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201347 minPGdocumentary

5.2/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

Speed with Guy Martin

201347 minPGdocumentary

5.2/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

Motorcycle racer Guy Martin takes on various speed challenges, examining the principles of physics and the science behind achieving high velocity.

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Penelope Spheeris

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Motorcycle racer Guy Martin takes on various speed challenges, examining the principles of physics and the science behind achieving high velocity.

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Penelope Spheeris

Penelope Spheerisdirector

Tom Arnold

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Tom Arnold

Eric Gores

Linda Hamilton

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Motorcycle racer and mechanic Guy Martin undertakes a series of speed-based challenges, exploring the boundaries of physics and learning about the science of speed.

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