FOX Sports and NASCAR Productions Commemorate Jeff Gordon’s First
Daytona 500 Victory in Original Documentary
Actor Luke Wilson Narrates Tonight’s “Beyond the Wheel” Short Film in One of Three Daytona-Themed Specials
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
and CHARLOTTE, N.C.
(Feb. 16, 2017)
–- In advance of the 59th
annual Daytona 500, FOX Sports and NASCAR Productions have teamed up to
deliver a rare behind-the-scenes look at four-time champion Jeff
Gordon’s first win in the “Great American Race” with an original film
entitled
“Refuse to Lose.” On the 20th anniversary of Gordon’s
milestone triumph, the documentary takes viewers inside his journey to
victory lane using never-before-seen footage of the No. 24 team captured
in the 10 days leading up to the event.
Featuring
interviews with Gordon and crew chief Ray Evernham, both executive
producers on the project, the film premieres on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 10
p.m. ET immediately
following FS1’s coverage of the Can-Am Duel at Daytona International
Speedway.
“I
forgot that Ray had secured a camera crew to document the No. 24 team
heading into the 1997 Daytona 500,” Gordon said. “There is footage
included in ‘Refuse to Lose’
that even I hadn’t seen before we started this project, and I think it
helps paint the picture of why this team led by Ray was so successful –
especially from 1995 to 1999.”
“After
winning 10 races in 1996 but missing out on winning the championship, I
felt like I needed to do something to boost morale in the No. 24 shop.
That’s why we brought
in the camera crew,” Evernham said. “‘Refuse to Lose’ will give viewers
an extremely unique, behind-the-scenes look at the championship Rainbow
Warrior team.”
FOX
Sports and NASCAR Productions partnered for two additional Daytona
500-themed originals heading into this year’s season opener, including
“Miracle at Daytona – The Tiny Lund Story,” part of season two in
the acclaimed “Beyond the Wheel” series. The short film is narrated by
actor Luke Wilson, who served as the Official Pace Car Driver at last
season’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.
Premiering tonight at 6 p.m. ET during “NASCAR Race Hub” on FS1, the
film recounts how DeWayne “Tiny” Lund risked his life to rescue a fellow
driver from his burning Maserati before going on to win the 1963
Daytona 500 just five days later. The complete “Beyond
the Wheel” series will air Friday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. ET.
Fans can also tune-in for
“NASCAR Race Classic: The 1997 Daytona 500,” a condensed version
of the race broadcast hosted by Dale Earnhardt Jr. airing immediately
following “Refuse to Lose” on Feb. 23.
The
2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season kicks off with the Daytona
500 at Daytona International Speedway live on FOX at 2 p.m. ET on Feb.
26. Great seats are
available at NASCAR.com/tickets.
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