DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR Studios today announced “Kid Racers,” an original feature-length documentary capturing one of the most raw, electric, and little-known corners of American motorsports. The film debuts Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. ET, airing live and exclusively on The NASCAR Channel.
Filmed at the legendary Millbridge Speedway in Salisbury, North Carolina, “Kid Racers” follows five families and their fearless 8-and 9-year-old racers as they chase dreams on a red-clay track that has become a proving ground for NASCAR’s next generation. These kids, fresh out of car seats and already piloting winged Outlaw karts at 45—55 miles per hour, go head-to-head with the children of NASCAR greats, including Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson and Clint Bowyer. At Millbridge, the message is universal: “If you can win here, you can win anywhere.”
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“‘Kid Racers’ shines a light on one of the most authentic and emotionally charged corners of our sport, where passion is born, families rally together, and the next generation of NASCAR talent takes shape,” said John Dahl, NASCAR senior vice president of content. “This documentary captures the heart of our sport, and we’re proud to debut it on The NASCAR Channel.”
The film spotlights five unforgettable young competitors:
• Tanner Tucker, the fierce 2022 season champion carrying his father’s unfinished NASCAR dream.
• Giselle Hicks, a fourth-generation racer learning to rise above doubt in a male-dominated class.
• Jackson Darnell, the analytical “nicest guy on the track,” with the instincts of a future broadcaster.
• Gabe Yacono, the track’s beloved sportsman, racing for the joy and community it brings.
• Chase DeMarco, a multi-talented racer and diehard fan overcoming late-season setbacks.
“Kid Racers” is directed by Cynthia Hill, the Peabody Award—winning and Emmy-nominated filmmaker known for several documentary projects including: “A chef’s Life,” “Burden of Proof,” “Road to Raceday”, and “What happened, Brittany Murphy?” It is executive produced by Tim Clark, John Dahl and Tally Hair from NASCAR Studios, and produced by Sandra Davidson.
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