Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star in this racing driver action drama. With Robert Duvall. Cole Trickle (Tom Cruise) dreams of winning the Daytona title on the stock car racing circuit, but his career seems to be ruined when he is involved in a near-fatal accident. However, with young doctor Claire Lewicki (Nicole Kidman) inspiring his recovery, Cole determines to attain pole position on the track once more. The cast also includes Randy Quaid and Michael Rooker.