The Circuit

Al Shines, the former king of the car racing circuit in the United States, faces one of the greatest challenges of his career when he attempts to create his own racing team after being fired by his sponsor, Robin Cates. Despite his vast experience and success in the world of motorsport, Al struggles to find a place in the industry and is overshadowed by a new talent: Cates' daughter, Kylie Shines.

Kylie, who has been hired by Cates to take Al's place, is an immature young woman who feels trapped in her father’s shadow while also dealing with constant comparisons to Kid Walker, the current racing champion. Kid, though young, is a professionally trained and recognized driver, which makes Kylie feel even more sidelined. In an attempt to prove her worth and overcome the pressure, Kylie faces Kid on the track while also maintaining an unstable romantic relationship with him.

However, beyond personal tensions and on-track competitions, the true conflict lies in the manipulative interests of Robin Cates, the sponsor who, with a calculating mind, uses both Kylie and Kid for his own commercial purposes. Cates intends to control the narrative surrounding both drivers, positioning them as key pieces in his marketing strategy. In this game of power and manipulation, both Al and Kylie become entangled in a system that uses them to achieve objectives much larger than their personal success.

As the story unfolds, the rivalries extend beyond the races. Kylie's feelings of frustration, as she constantly feels the need to prove herself, contrast with Al's efforts to maintain family unity and dignity despite the obstacles he faces. Through the complex relationships between the characters and the intense competitions they participate in, the story explores themes such as family legacy, the struggle for self-validation, and the power behind the motorsport industry.

Director: Peter Werner

Genre: Action, Drama, Family, TV Movie

Cast: Bill Carr, Billy Campbell, Brian Downey, Catherine O'Connor, Dan Willmott, Dominique D'Arnell, Don Ritchie, Drew Fuller, Emily Power, Gavin Fraser, Hal Tatlidil, Hollis McLaren