Product Details

• Actors: Brian Vickers, Brandon Dean, Kasey Kahne, Jamie McMurray
• Writers: Quinn Collins, Ryan McGee
• Producers: Quinn Collins, Ben Reed, John Morris, Matt Withers, Mike Thompson
• Format: Color, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• DVD Release Date: August 29, 2006
• Run Time: 286 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000G1R3ZI
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #69,741 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Driven to Win is billed as "an inside look at NASCAR's rising stars," and it delivers on that promise with in-depth profiles of many of the many of the youngest, most promising drivers on the oval track circuits. Originally broadcast on the Biography channel, and boasting the polished production values one would expect from that prestigious venue, the series uses action-packed NASCAR footage, personal interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, and detailed background histories to provide informative and inspiring portraits of NASCAR's next generation of champions. For younger NASCAR fans, this is like five hours of fast, colorful hero worship, filled with down-to-earth biographical detail. For parents of NASCAR fans who may fear their children's enthusiasm for such a potentially dangerous motor sport, Driven to Win serves as a welcome survey of brave, determined young men (and women) whose competitive success is largely due to parental support and encouragement. Risk is acknowledged, but the passion evident in these profiles makes it clear that most of NASCAR's young winners are truly driven to win, with a "need for speed" that developed at a very early age.

Not surprisingly, fast-rising driver Kasey Kahne is profiled in the premiere episode, but there's plenty of highlights in subsequent episodes, from the Erin Crocker's rise in Sprint cars to becoming the first female driver to win the Outlaw series, to former football star Reggie White's dream to identify up-and-coming minority driving talent and help to start their climb to NASCAR's victory lane. To that end, profiles of White's first African American team driver, Chris Bristol, and 15-year-old Marc Davis (in NASCAR's "Drive for Diversity" program) are clear indications that NASCAR entered the 21st century ready, willing, and able to broaden its horizons, both behind the wheel and in the ever-more-crowded grandstands. As testament to the phenomenal revival of NASCAR above and beyond its so-called "redneck" roots, Driven to Win is a superior series that will, in later years, offer a fascinating look back at the youthful highlights of tomorrow's oval-track legends. Bonus features include Q&A with the drivers, easy access to capsule-length biographies, and a "NASCAR Behind the Scenes" featurette. --Jeff Shannon

Product Description

Get behind the wheel of the world's fastest cars with 13 of today's hottest young drivers. BIOGRAPHY®, NASCAR, and NASCAR Images join forces to bring you NASCAR: DRIVEN TO WIN, a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled look at the road to victory--both on and off the track. Each in-depth episode of NASCAR: DRIVEN TO WIN delves deeply into the lives and minds of the most electrifying up-and-coming drivers on today's racing circuit--from the youngest champion in NASCAR history to the growing ranks of black and female competitors. Find out what each driver carries under the hood, their sacrifices, their biggest thrills, their scariest moments, their toughest rivalries, and what drives them toward the checkered flag. Interviews with team owners, crew members, friends, and family help to bring the full story of these young guns to life, and illuminate what it takes--and costs--to cross the finish line. Buckle up with NASCAR's future stars: Kasey Kahne Greg Biffle Carl Edwards Kyle Busch Erin Crocker Rusty & Steven Wallace Martin Truex Jr. Brian Vickers Casey Mears Richard Childress Racing: Clint Bowyer Jamie McMurray David Stremme & Reed Sorenson Reggie White's Dream: Chris Bristol, Aric Arimola & Marc Davis DVD Features: All-Access - NASCAR Behind-the-Scenes; Hot Laps - Driver Q and A; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful Information, May 23, 2007

By	A. Clark "The Bat in the Belfry" (Racine, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I ordered this DVD, I had no clear idea of who was profiled since there was no list on the description page. Here is a list of episodes for season 1.

On Disc 1:
Kasey Kahne
Kyle Busch (there is also brief mention of his brother Kurt, but the main focus is Kyle)
Erin Crocker
Carl Edwards
Steven Wallace (with brief mention of his dad, Rusty)
Greg Biffle
Martin Truex Jr. (with brief mention of Dale Earnhardt Jr.)

On Disc 2:
Brian Vickers
Casey Mears
Richard Childress Racing (primary focus is Clint Bowyer, but Kevin Harvick is also mentioned)
Jamie McMurray
David Stremme/Reed Sorenson (Chip Ganasi Racing rookies)
Joe Gibbs diversity program (specifically Marc Davis, Chris Bristol & Aric Almirola)

Brandon Dean is mentioned in the product description purely because he is the "rookie driver" in the show opening. He is not an actual NASCAR driver.

Hope this is helpful. I know it is information I would have wanted when I was considering buying this DVD.

Does anyone know if there is a second season in the works?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Cool , January 10, 2007

By	Amanda Dillon - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I ordered this DVD set just for Kasey Kahne but enjoyed all of the episodes included. It was amazing to learn how deeply rooted in racing some of the drivers are. I truly enjoyed the entire set and would highly recommend it.

Mandee

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Nascar Fans, December 27, 2008

By	Sally Kelley (KS) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I love this show, I think it is a must for any Nascar fan, especially fans of the newer drivers. Wonderful show!!