One Chance to Win

Sep 3, 1976

2h 7m

★ 10.0

One Chance to Win

Overview

Taking racing fans back to the dawning of the age of America's dominance in the global motocross arena, this long-buried film from director Charles Bush documents the 1975 American Motocross Association's 500cc Nation Series. It came down to five riders -- Jim Weinert, Steve Stackable, Pierre Karsmakers, Billy Grossi and Kent Howerton -- in what became known as the Battle of New Orleans, a legendary moment in motocross history.

Genres

Documentary

History

Drama

Action

Adventure

Production Companies

Mustang Films

One Chance to Win Trailers

Cast

Self

Jimmy Weinert

Self

Bill Buchka

Self

Pierre Karsmakers

Self

Roy Turner

Self

Dave Arnold

Self

Steve Stackable

Self

Bevo Forte

Self

Keith McCarty

Self

Jody Weisel

Self

Bob Hannah

Self

Brad Lackey

Self

Marty Smith

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