Debut Film The Madhouse: NASCAR’s Return to Bowman Gray Stadium, Narrated by Tom Rinaldi, Premieres January 27 on FS1 Ahead of The Clash
So Damn Close: Atlanta ’24 Debuts February 13 on FS1 Following the Duel at Daytona
LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports Films and NASCAR Studios announce the premieres of two compelling new original documentaries marking the start of the 2025 NASCAR season.
THE MADHOUSE: NASCAR’S RETURN TO BOWMAN GRAY STADIUM narrated by FOX Sports’ Emmy Award-winning storyteller Tom Rinaldi, debuts Monday, Jan. 27 (7:00 PM ET, FS1). The film explores the rich and rollicking history of the venue while weaving a narrative that focuses on preparations for The Clash at Bowman Gray. Featuring exclusive interviews with NASCAR’s Jim France and Ben Kennedy, plus other notable racing figures such as Leonard Wood and Chocolate Myers along with Bowman Gray stalwarts Burt Myers, Jason Myers and Tim Brown, the documentary tells a story that intersects two unique worlds: the biggest motorsports series in North America, and the grassroots charm of small-town America at Bowman Gray Stadium.
To view the trailer for THE MADHOUSE: NASCAR’S RETURN TO BOWMAN GRAY STADIUM, click HERE.
SO DAMN CLOSE: ATLANTA ’24 premieres Thursday, Feb.13 (10:00 PM ET, FS1) immediately following the Duel at Daytona. Focusing on the closest three-way finish in NASCAR history between Daniel Suárez, Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch in last year’s Ambetter Health 400, the documentary will feature all three drivers getting together to revisit the dramatic race, plus separate shoots with their crew chiefs and spotters. The film provides candid exchanges and a forensic breakdown of the most pivotal moments of the race, revealing the untold stories on and off the track leading up to the split-second decisions that shaped the historic outcome.
“FOX Sports is excited to partner with NASCAR Studios to bring fans closer to the fast-paced racing action than ever before,” said Barry Nugent, Vice President, Development and Original Programming, FOX Sports. “From the historic return to Bowman Gray to the unforgettable moments of last year’s race in Atlanta, these films not only showcase the electrifying action behind the world of motorsports but provide unprecedented access into the stories that bring this sport to life.”
“We’re thrilled to team up with FOX Sports to explore the rich stories of these two events,” said John Dahl, NASCAR Senior Vice President, Content. “It’s the first time the NASCAR Cup Series has been at Bowman Gray in over half a century, and last year’s race in Atlanta was historic in its own right. Our team at NASCAR Studios has enjoyed diving into these projects to help give them the attention they deserve.”
FOX NASCAR’s 25th season kicks off with The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, on FOX with coverage beginning at 6:00 PM ET.
THE MADHOUSE: NASCAR’S RETURN TO BOWMAN GRAY STADIUM and SO DAMN CLOSE: ATLANTA ‘24 are executive produced by Dahl and Tally Hair from NASCAR Studios and Eric Shanks, Mark Silverman, Charlie Dixon and Nugent from FOX Sports. Griffin Van Malssen, Glenn Rocha (THE MADHOUSE), Ben Sliker (SO DAMN CLOSE), Ariana Rotstein, Carl Hansen, Michael Vayder and Rita O’Dea serve as producers.
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About FOX Sports
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing FOX Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports’ digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content, instant scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Also included in FOX Sports’ portfolio are FOX’s interests in joint-venture business Big Ten Network, and a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.
About NASCAR Studios
NASCAR Studios is the dedicated hub for developing world-class, on-demand content and dynamic storytelling executions on behalf of America’s No. 1 form of motorsports and its wide array of stakeholders, from driver-focused social content and team website videos to advertising campaigns, original docuseries, podcasts and more. Recently credited projects include the new Netflix docuseries NASCAR: Full Speed, USA Network’s Race for The Championship, the Sports-Emmy-Award-Winning Netflix documentary RACE: Bubba Wallace, and more.
