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One Chance to Win

One Chance to Win

One Chance to Win

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Taking racing fans back to the dawning of the age of America's dominance in the global motocross arena, this long-buried film from director Charles Bush documents the 1975 American Motocross Association's 500cc Nation Series. It came down to five riders -- Jim Weinert, Steve Stackable, Pierre Karsmakers, Billy Grossi and Kent Howerton -- in what became known as the Battle of New Orleans, a legendary moment in motocross history.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

127 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

03 September 1976

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jimmy Weinert

Jimmy Weinert

Self

Bill Buchka

Bill Buchka

Self

Pierre Karsmakers

Pierre Karsmakers

Self

Roy Turner

Roy Turner

Self

Dave Arnold

Dave Arnold

Self

Steve Stackable

Steve Stackable

Self

Bevo Forte

Bevo Forte

Self

Keith McCarty

Keith McCarty

Self

Jody Weisel

Jody Weisel

Self

Bob Hannah

Bob Hannah

Self

Brad Lackey

Brad Lackey

Self

Marty Smith

Marty Smith

Self

Tony DiStefano

Tony DiStefano

Self

Billy Grossi

Billy Grossi

Self

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