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ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

SPEED DEMONS explores the quest for one type of speed – in the air, on the ground, and on the water – through the eyes of the fearless men and women making speed history. Find out what drives them to pursue such life-threatening goals. Authentic archival footage and stylized recreations create a “you are there” sense of drama, while concise interviews with experts will give the inside scoop on how technological advances help fuel the need for speed. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.

Produced by Lionsgate (1999)