In Indianapolis, pista infernale (1969)—originally titled Winning —the standout feature is its , which captures the intensity of the Indianapolis 500 with authentic 1960s grit.

: This movie is famous for being the catalyst that turned Paul Newman into a professional racing driver. To prepare for his role as Frank Capua, Newman attended the Bob Bondurant Performance Driving School , which sparked a lifelong competitive career in motorsports.

Here is a feature highlighting why this film remains a cult classic for racing fans:

: Unlike many films of the era that relied heavily on rear-projection, Winning features actual footage from the 1968 Indianapolis 500 , including the massive 17-car pile-up from the 1966 race.