The Race team’s favourite motorsport movies Ever wondered what a room full of motorsport journalists would name as their favourite motorsport film? Well, wonder no more! We asked the team to let us know their favourite motorsport and why they hold them so high in their expert opinions. Some picked films that show exciting racing action, while others chose ones that focus more on the people and stories behind the sport. Together, their choices give a good mix of what makes motorsport films enjoyable - a glimpse into the sport we all love. Kart Racer (2003) Scott Mitchell-Malm I have been suspicious of racing movies since I was a 12-year-old karter and wannabe racer, and watched 2003's Kart Racer. I remember my absolute glee that karting was being featured in a film. But I also remember being so disappointed in how parts of it were depicted. I'm pretty sure it was the first time I was exposed to the plot device of 'you can just go quicker by pushing the throttle a little bit more'... It taught me that racing on the big screen seems to be really, really hard to get right. But more than anything now, I remember the basic underlying plot: teenage racing enthusiast who finds the world hard to engage with and has a sometimes tricky relationship with his dad, bonds with his dad building a shitbox of a kart together. That hit home for me, and still does, as karting was how I bonded with my dad, and where we had my best childhood moments. So when I think of this film, I think of a slightly silly movie that contains some tough details to stomach, but mainly has a bit of heart that pulls me into a core memory. I've not watched this for