Born to Speed

The romantic, dangerous and fast-paced world of professional midget auto racing provides the backdrop for this dramatic tale of a young driver who decides to follow in his late father's footsteps and win the big race.

Cast

Johnny Sands

as Johnny Randall

Vivian Austin

as Toni Bradley (as Terry Austin)

Don Castle

as Mike Conroy

Frank Orth

as Breezy Bradley

Geraldine Wall

as Mrs. Randall

Joe Haworth

as Duke Hudkins

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