The Speed Merchants 52 years old

1972 Sports Car racing. From 24hrs of Le Mans to 24hrs at Daytona. Told by drivers Mario Andretti and Vic Elford.

The Speed Merchants is the story of the 1972 manufacturer's Championship Series as told by drivers Mario Andretti (Ferrari 312P) and Vic Elford (Alfa Romeo T33TT/3). The film takes you behind the scenes at Daytona, Sebring, the Targa Florio, the Nurburgring, Le Mans and Watkins Glen, focusing on Mario and Vic, as well as Jacky Ickx, Helmut Marko, and Brian Redman. You visit with the drivers at their homes in France, Belgium, Austria and England where they relax with their families between races. Woven into the film is rare footage of both the Ferrari and Alfa Romeo factories where the cars are prepared before each race.

Credits

The Speed Merchants Cast

Name	Character
Mario Andretti He was 31, now 84 years old	as Himself
Vic Elford He was 36, now 88 years old	as Narrator
Jacky Ickx He was 27, now 79 years old	as Himself

The Speed Merchants Crew

Name	Department
Michael Keyser as Director. He was 24 (now 76) years old	Directing