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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 2018 23:30

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Role Contributor
Presenter Idris Elba
Director Southan Morris
Executive Producer Rick Murray
Executive Producer Tim Whitwell

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

Read our Q&A with the King of Speed presenter.