NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure

About NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure

NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure is a thrilling television series that highlights the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Season. It showcases the stress and challenges faced by the teams and drivers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The series also emphasizes the social and political pressures faced by NASCAR as it navigates through the unprecedented year and tries to maintain the interest and engagement of its fan base.

Making / Production

NASCAR 2020: Under Pressure was a collaborative effort by NASCAR and MotorTrend. Directed by Cynthia Hill, the series is praised for showing the true nuances of the sport, highlighting the resilience of the drivers, teams, and the whole NASCAR organization in a challenging year.

Actors

• Chase Elliott - Featured as himself, Chase is the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion who demonstrates great skill and determination throughout the series.
• Kurt Busch - Playing himself, Kurt, a seasoned driver, provides interesting insights and commentary on the challenges of the 2020 season.
• Bubba Wallace - As himself, Bubba takes center stage in the series due to his advocacy on racial justice within the NASCAR scene.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The TV series premiered on MotorTrend's SVOD (Subscription Video-On-Demand) service; a new platform for NASCAR content.
• The series comprised seven episodes, focusing on different perspectives of the NASCAR ecosystem.
• It tackles not just COVID-19's impact on racing, but also NASCAR's handling of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Awards

No notable awards have been linked to this series as of now.

Quotes

• "We are providing fans a seat at the table to understand the true impact - Jim France"
• "2020 challenged us above and beyond what anyone could have anticipated - Alex Weaver"

Music, Soundtrack

• The adrenaline-laden tunes of the series were able to keep up with the high tension of the races.
• Fans have lauded the music choices as well-fitting with the intense atmosphere.