NASCAR: The Ride of Their Lives (2008): Cast

Narrated by Kevin Costner, this high‑octane documentary goes under the hood of NASCAR’s history, tracing the sport’s rise from modest Southern roots to a national phenomenon. Through extensive interviews, participants reminisce about 1950s moonshine runs, highlights from five decades of Daytona 500 races, and the many changes the sport has endured. Appearances include legends such as Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon.

• RK Director Ryan Karpf

• Kevin Costner as Narrator (voice)
• RH Rick Hendrick as themselves
• RP Ryan Pemberton as themselves
• JB John Bickford as themselves

• 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Minor role
• 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Minor role
• 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Minor role
• 2007 Dodge Avenger NASCAR Minor role