FACT, FICTION OR FAST ’N’ FURIOUS, FROM A COUCH NEAR YOU

UPPITY

Never heard of Willy T. Ribbs? This Netflix doco examines the race driver largely (and unjustly) forgotten by the motorsport world. Ribbs faced a massive racial struggle to gain acceptance in the US, but emerged as one of America’s most exciting racing talents of the ’70s. Features interviews with Bernie Ecclestone, Dan Gurney, Paul Newman, Bobby Unser and Al Unser Jr, to name a few.

CLASSIC GRANDS PRIX

If your motorsport itch needs scratching, and the virtual stuff isn’t hitting it, then Formula 1 has what you need. Each week the series is uploading classic Grands Prix to its YouTube in full, and free . We highly recommend wet-weather thrillers like Great Britain 2008, Monaco 1996, and Europe 1999 for their action-packed on-track antics. Oh, and turn your speakers up to really hear those V8s and V10s scream.

DRIVE

This neo-noir crime thriller on Netflix can be enjoyed even with non-gearhead adults. A wonderful ’73 Chevelle Malibu gets plenty of screen time, while car chase aficionados will enjoy the ’06 Chrysler 300C and ’11 Ford Mustang GT battle. Other gems include a ’71 Ford Galaxie 500, ’69 Plymouth Road Runner, ’68 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado, ’67 Pontiac GTO, and ’55 Ford Thunderbird 40A.