Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before. Despite the high risks of this kind of racing and the burden it places on her family life, she perseveres in her dream.
Shirley Muldowney
Connie Kalitta
Jack Muldowney
Jack Roque
"Big Daddy" Don Garlits
John Muldowney
Young Autograph Seeker
Photographer
Mickey White
Chef Paul
Bass Player, Tex's Band
Angela
Carlos
Little Shirley
Matt, Card Player
Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Repoter #1
NHRA Boss
Fan
Guitar / Harmonica, Tex's Band
Shirley's Sister
Rahn Tobler
John's girlfriend
Himself
Fiddle Player, Tex's Band
Frank the Crank
Mrs. Marianne Kalitta
Girl at Track
Girl at Track
Kalitta's Crew Chief
Nurse North
Shirley's Mother
'Lariat' Sponsor
Buddy
Jack's Friend
Piano Player
Reporter #2
Sonny Rigotti
Tourist at Bar
Ralph, NHRA Official
Trooper
John (age 10-13)
