Johnny Randall, a young driver, falls for Toni Bradley, whose brother died in a midget car crash. Despite his mother's disapproval, given her own tragedy at the Indianapolis 500, Johnny continues racing after a rival's sabotage attempt. But after a close call, he loses his nerve, until he decides to enter one final race, with his future uncertain, possibly owning a gas station.
Born to Speed
A talented young driver must reconcile his all-consuming passion for racing with his blossoming feelings for Tony, a captivating woman haunted by a dark history and a deep-seated phobia of the very activity that fuels his own desires.