The Speed Merchants(1972)

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

The Speed Merchants chronicles the 1972 manufacturer's championship through the eyes of drivers Mario Andretti and Vic Elford, piloting Ferrari and Alfa Romeo prototypes across Europe's most demanding circuits. The documentary follows the season's pivotal races—Daytona, Sebring, Targa Florio, Nürburgring, Le Mans, and Watkins Glen—capturing not just the competition but the human side of professional racing. Alongside Andretti and Elford, the film features Jacky Ickx, Helmut Marko, and Brian Redman, visiting their homes in France, Belgium, Austria, and England to show how these elite drivers balanced family life between races. Rare factory footage from Ferrari and Alfa Romeo reveals the meticulous preparation that went into building and maintaining these championship-contending machines, offering an intimate look at 1970s motorsport at its peak.