A race to the finish line—and a race for respect.
A race to the finish line
—and a race for respect.
TIME TRIALS: A DRAGSTRIP REQUIEM is a visceral new documentary by Cole Coonce that traces the life and legacy of record-breaking drag racer Mendy Fry. From her first laps in quarter-midgets at age four to becoming the first woman to run a five-second quarter-mile in a front-engine Top Fuel dragster, Fry’s journey is one of resolve, risk, and revolution.
Through rare race footage and intimate interviews with icons like Tom Shelar, Whit Bazemore, and Dave Wallace Jr., the film captures the raw intensity of drag racing—and the deeper story of a woman who defied every expectation in a world built to shut her out.
TIME TRIALS: A DRAGSTRIP REQUIEM is a visceral new documentary by Cole Coonce that traces the life and legacy of record-breaking drag racer Mendy Fry. From her first laps in quarter-midgets at age four to becoming the first woman to run a five-second quarter-mile in a front-engine Top Fuel dragster, Fry’s journey is one of resolve, risk, and revolution.
Through rare race footage and intimate interviews with icons like Tom Shelar, Whit Bazemore, and Dave Wallace Jr., the film captures the raw intensity of drag racing—and the deeper story of a woman who defied every expectation in a world built to shut her out.
time trials premiere
Join us for a special FREE screening of Time Trials: A Dragstrip Requiem, a compelling new documentary by Cole Coonce that chronicles the extraordinary life and career of drag racing legend Mendy Fry.
Following the screening, stay for an engaging Q&A with director Cole Coonce and film critic Paul Cullum. Gain deeper insights into Fry’s impact on motorsports and the making of this powerful tribute.
Sunday, June 01, 2025 /7:00 PM
56193 29 Palms Highway Yucca Valley, CA 92284
time trials premiere
Join us for a special FREE screening of Time Trials: A Dragstrip Requiem, a compelling new documentary by Cole Coonce that chronicles the extraordinary life and career of drag racing legend Mendy Fry.
Following the screening, stay for an engaging Q&A with director Cole Coonce and film critic Paul Cullum. Gain deeper insights into Fry’s impact on motorsports and the making of this powerful tribute.
Sunday, June 01, 2025 /7:00 PM
56193 29 Palms Highway Yucca Valley, CA 92284