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Synopsis: Up-and-coming stock car driver Dave Owens travels from California to South Carolina and establishes himself by beating the local hero, Leander Fox, for the first time. The wealthy and beautiful Martha Bryan tricks Dave into smuggling moonshine for her and while he doesn't want to make a career of it, is forced to do so by two revenuers who will send him to prison if he doesn't gather information for them. When he is run off the road during one of his runs, Dave suspects Leander as being the person behind it, adding to their racing rivalry, even as Leander offers to partner with him to find the culprit. Who's in it? The movie stars Frankie Avalon , Fabian, Annette Funicello, Chill Wills , Julie Parrish and Harvey Lembeck . Review: I've had Fireball 500 in my library for a while and finally decided to watch it this morning. It wasn't quite what I was expecting based on who starred in it but that was something that actually worked in its favor. The movie ...

Synopsis: Joe Greer is a successful racecar driver who uses his winnings to pay for his younger brother's college tuition.  When he learns his brother, Eddie, has been using his money to pay for his own budding racing career, he forbids it. However, when Eddie refuses to give up his dream, he reluctantly agrees to train him. However, a disagreement over Eddie's girlfriend and a fatal accident leads to the brothers parting ways until they meet again at the Indianapolis Speedway. Who's in it? The movie stars Pat O'Brien , Ann Sheridan , John Payne , Gale Page and Frank McHugh .  Review: I came across this movie a few days ago and, while I wasn't completely sure about it, ended up taking the time to watch it mostly because I recognized some of the stars. While it wasn't completely what I was expecting, it ended up being an interesting choice. One thing, in particular, I found I liked about this movie was how easy it was for me to relate to Joe (O'Brien), at...