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Idris Elba travels from his childhood home in east London to 'Motor City' - Detroit - and then on to New Jersey, where he delves into the history of the first boy racers and explores how the quest for high speed has shaped professional motorsport and popular culture.

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Sun 22 Jul 201823:30
BBC Two except Northern Ireland

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PresenterIdris Elba
DirectorSouthan Morris
Executive ProducerRick Murray
Executive ProducerTim Whitwell

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Idris on the underground scene and his own experiences behind the wheel

Idris on the underground scene and his own experiences behind the wheel

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