NASCAR: Full Speed

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NASCAR: Full Speed
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5
Production
Executive producers
Running time44–50 minutes
Production companies
  • Words + Pictures
  • NASCAR Studios
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseJanuary 30, 2024 (2024-01-30) 
present (present)

NASCAR: Full Speed is a television documentary series produced in collaboration between Netflix and NASCAR to give a behind-the-scenes look at the drivers and races of the NASCAR Cup Series. [1]

Contents

The first season covers the regular season finale at Daytona and the playoffs of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series and was released on January 30, 2024.

A second season was announced on September 30, 2024, it is expected to release in 2025. [2]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Playoffs or Bust"January 30, 2024 (2024-01-30)
Gunning for a NASCAR championship, Denny Hamlin navigates challenges as a racer and team owner as Bubba Wallace and other drivers vie for playoff spots.
2"Another Gear"January 30, 2024 (2024-01-30)
The playoffs begin with races at Darlington Raceway and Kansas Speedway as drivers and their pit crews face immense pressure and unexpected setbacks.
3"One Last Push"January 30, 2024 (2024-01-30)
Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney reflect on their lives in the fast lane. In Charlotte, drivers must conquer a tricky track to advance to the round of 8.
4"Not in the Plan"January 30, 2024 (2024-01-30)
After brutal races in Miami and Martinsville, four drivers secure their spots in the finals as the playoffs come to an emotional end for others.
5"Across the Line"January 30, 2024 (2024-01-30)
The finalists head to the Phoenix Raceway and battle it out for the NASCAR Cup championship in a nail-biting race. Which driver will come out on top?

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Richards, Amanda (January 24, 2024). "NASCAR: Full Speed Is Coming to Your Screen at 200 Miles per Hour". Tudum . Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  2. https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2024/09/30/nascar-studios-words-pictures-announce-partnership-nascar-full-speed-season-2-confirmed/