There history of racing movies is rich with some of the best and most loved racing actions in history. It is important to note that some of these excellent movies are not from recent productions. The best in the list of the top best racing movies include movie production that date back to the 1970s. Although these polls re updated frequently, there is never a time when racing movies from long ago have not been featured among the top in the list. The list of these top movies was derived from people opinions and it is the people who rate the polls.

• Two Lane Blacktop – This movie was produced in the early 1970s and is the most watched racing movie online today. With a rating as high as 7.91 it beats some of the recent productions of racing movies.
• Le Mans- This is also a classic racing movie that showcases the life of endurance racers whose personal life drives the story into one of the best on track drama ever produced.
• Fast and Furious – This 2009 production also joins the group of best racing movies in history. The movie is an action packed street racing action with a modern setting full of muscle cars and car chases.
• Cars – Produced in 2006, this is another recent production that has captured the hearts of racing fans. Moreover, since its debut the movie has been a delight for families that love racing movies.
• Vanishing Point- It is believed that this movie has one of the best car chases in the history of movies. It has a host of exciting and very interesting characters that qualifies it to be in this top 10 list.
• The Last American Hero – 1973 saw to the production of this movie which is based on a true story of a racing legend. It follows the character of this legend, his career and racing talent.
• Grand Prix – 1966 was the year this movie was produced. It was set in the Grand Prix race circuit. This movie is more of a romance story intertwined with friendship and the hardships and joys that come with such a relation.
• Heart like a Wheel- This is a story of a woman who fought her way into a male dominated world to find her own happiness and success.
• Death Race – the movie is more about the race of life and events that follow inmates who are fighting for their freedom in any way they think best. It is characterized by a brutal and fast paced race to power and violence.
• 3 –The Dale Earnhardt Story – This list is not complete without the life story of a legend. The movie open the life of this racing star from his personal moment to the struggles he has with is family and how these moments shaped him.

The 10 best racing movies in history are not only recent productions. It is possible to find some fascinating and highly rated productions that still provide the thrill and excitement that only the best in this category can offer. Additionally, some of the good racing movies are actually based on original stories of racing legends.