While celebrating his victory in the Redburne 200, stock car driver Frank Capua persuades Avis representative Elora to accompany him on a drive. When Elora voices concern for her reputation, revealing that she is a divorcée with a teenaged son and suspicious mother, Capua suggests an idyll in California. Upon their return they marry, and Capua adopts Elora's son, Charley. In preparation for the Indianapolis 500 the racer embarks on a grueling training program, neglecting his wife. Arriving at Elora's motel room, he discovers her in bed with his rival Luther Erding. Following a wordless confrontation Capua leaves Elora. Alarmed, Charley hitchhikes to Indianapolis and joins his stepfather, voicing the hope that Capua will best Erding in the upcoming race. Capua is victorious in the Indianapolis 500, after which he assaults his antagonist and pleads with Elora for a reconciliation.

Director:
James Goldstone	Director
Earl J. Bellamy	Assistant Director
Skip Cosper	Assistant Director
Cast:
Paul Newman	as Frank Capua
Joanne Woodward	as Elora
Robert Wagner	as Luther Erding
Richard Thomas	as Charley
David Sheiner	as Leo Crawford
Clu Gulager	as Larry Morechek
Barry Ford	as Les Bottineau
Robert Quarry	as Sam Jagin
Eileen Wesson	as Miss Redburne 200
Toni Clayton	as Girl
Maxine Stuart	as Miss Redburne's mother
Karen Arthur	as Miss Dairy Queen
Paulene Myers	as Cleaning woman
Ray Ballard	as Trombone player
Charles Seel	as Eshovo
Alma Platt	as Mrs. Eshovo
Harry Basch	as Stranger
Allen Emerson	as Desk clerk
Marianna Case	as Motorcycle girl
Carolyn McNichol	as Party girl
Tony Hulman	as Themselves
George Mason	as Indianapolis policeman
Mimi Littlejohn	as Indianapolis Queen
Pat Vidan	as Starter
Bruce Walkup	as Driver no. 1
Timothy Galbraith	as Driver no. 2
Jay Reynolds	as Indianapolis interviewers
Cinematography:
Richard Moore	Director of Photography
Writer:
Howard Rodman	Screenwriter
Producer:
John Foreman	Producer
George Santoro	Associate Producer
Editing:
Edward A. Biery	Film Editor
Richard C. Meyer	Film Editor
Music:
Dave Grusin	Music
Stanley Wilson	Music Supervisor
Art Director:
Alexander Golitzen	Art Director
John J. Lloyd	Art Director
Joe Alves	Art Director
Visual Effects:
Frank Brendel	Special Effects
Make-Up:
Bud Westmore	Makeup
Larry Germain	Hairstyles
Costume-Wardrobe:
Edith Head	Costume Design
Art Department:
John McCarthy Jr.	Set Decoration
George Milo	Set Decoration
Sound:
Waldon O. Watson	Sound
James T. Porter	Sound
Ronald Pierce	Sound
Bettie Mosher	Music ed
Production Companies:
Jennings Lang	Company
Film Production - Main:
Wallace Worsley	Prod supv
Arthur S. Newman Jr.	Unit Production Manager
Marie Kenney	Script Supervisor
Bob Bondurant	Technical Advisor
Road America	Coöp
Indianapolis Motor Speedway	Coöp
Riverside International Speedway	Coöp
Indianapolis Raceway Park	Coöp
Roger Ward	Supervisorrace cons
Jerry Kulhawik	Race mounts
Universal Title	Titles & opticals

Location scenes filmed at the Indianapolis Speedway and at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. MPAA rerating: M.

Released in United States Summer June 14, 1969

Re-released in United States on Video December 17, 1996

Re-released in United States on Video June 29, 1994

Released in United States Summer June 14, 1969

Re-released in United States on Video June 29, 1994

Re-released in United States on Video December 17, 1996