Backmarker

In the adrenaline fuelled world of competitive motorsport, Arthur Mangold takes the wheel of a Mazda MX-5, grappling with the tension between his passion for the sport and the pressures of those around him. Competition is one thing, but his biggest battle comes from his own doubts and the and the blunt, unflinching expectations of his mother, Maddie, a former racer. When financial strain threatens his championship dream, a viral video of Arthur’s quirky, unfiltered commentary on the track thrusts him into the spotlight, opening unexpected doors.

While he finds newfound popularity, there’s no escaping the harsh realities that come with such an environment, growing rivalries, the looming threat of failure, manipulation. As the walls begin to close in, Arthur must confront not only his driving abilities but his identity as a racer also.

Everyone has a passion, a reason they do what they do, the thing they can’t imagine their life without. But sometimes, that purpose can get lost, leaving one question:

What drives you?