Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about women in comedy. “Films about cars” isn’t really a defined genre. This list focuses on movies that feature racing, ...

There's something about the way speed looks on film. We just feel the car shaking, and our living rooms vibrate as gas pedals are pushed to the floor. Movies about racing have gasoline in their blood.

There's something about racing movies that hits different when you're actually into cars. Get ready to binge some bangers this year.