Opens Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 Synopsis: The son of a prominent seed farmer defies his father's wishes to take over the family business by choosing to become a professional race-car driver in this earnest family drama from director Ramin Bahrani (Goodbye Solo). Henry Whipple (Dennis Quaid) has worked hard to maintain his father's lucrative farming empire. But now, as Henry nears retirement, he plans to pass the business along to his beloved son Dean (Zac Efron). Meanwhile, the deeper Henry immerses himself in his work, the more detached he grows from his family. Later, as Dean rejects a life in agriculture for the thrill of the racetrack, the family business comes under fire during an investigation that could leave the entire clan in financial ruin. Kim Dickens, Heather Graham, and Clancy Brown co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: Dennis Quaid, Zac Efron, Kim Dickens, Heather Graham, Clancy Brown Movie Details Play Trailer
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Opens Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 Synopsis: The son of a prominent seed farmer defies his father's wishes to take over the family business by choosing to become a professional race-car driver in this earnest family drama from director Ramin Bahrani (Goodbye Solo). Henry Whipple (Dennis Quaid) has worked hard to maintain his father's lucrative farming empire. But now, as Henry nears retirement, he plans to pass the business along to his beloved son Dean (Zac Efron). Meanwhile, the deeper Henry immerses himself in his work, the more detached he grows from his family. Later, as Dean rejects a life in agriculture for the thrill of the racetrack, the family business comes under fire during an investigation that could leave the entire clan in financial ruin. Kim Dickens, Heather Graham, and Clancy Brown co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: Dennis Quaid, Zac Efron, Kim Dickens, Heather Graham, Clancy Brown Movie Details Play Trailer
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Now Playing Synopsis: The son of a prominent seed farmer defies his father's wishes to take over the family business by choosing to become a professional race-car driver in this earnest family drama from director Ramin Bahrani (Goodbye Solo). Henry Whipple (Dennis Quaid) has worked hard to maintain his father's lucrative farming empire. But now, as Henry nears retirement, he plans to pass the business along to his beloved son Dean (Zac Efron). Meanwhile, the deeper Henry immerses himself in his work, the more detached he grows from his family. Later, as Dean rejects a life in agriculture for the thrill of the racetrack, the family business comes under fire during an investigation that could leave the entire clan in financial ruin. Kim Dickens, Heather Graham, and Clancy Brown co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: Dennis Quaid, Zac Efron, Kim Dickens, Heather Graham, Clancy Brown Movie Details Play Trailer
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...daughter and running wild every chance she gets. Currently she's running wild with Chuck Cranston, a grungy stock car driver with a quick temper and bad attitude. This is all unbeknownst to her father, played by Dennis Quaid in a performance...
...reflective clothing.* Wear warm boots and warm clothing. It is usually cold this time of year.* Watch out for cars. Drivers may not be able to see you very clearly.* Walk on the sidewalk, unless there isn't one. If not, walk on the...
...for the heat races. In all, 53 cars were registered to race Friday. "What a night," said John McDonald, a Sprint car driver from Houston. "There were a lot of cars here and a lot of Sprint cars here. I think there were only two Kenai Sprint...
...car on the internationally recognized road racing facility. The school has a history of training professional race car drivers that are competing through out the world today. Annita, 15, got her start racing locally when she was 9 years old...
NASCAR Winston Cup car driver Bobby Labonte drives his No. 18 Interstate Batteries Pontiac along the warning track as Minnesota Twins Corey Koskie, right, watches Monday at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Labonte threw out the first pitch and is the current Winston Cup points leader.
...could run in the dark every night. "I've raced down south in the World of Outlaws, and so has (Anchorage sprint car driver) John McDonald. The atmosphere tonight, both on the track and in the pits, was just like a World of Outlaws race...
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