TIME TRIALS: A DRAGSTRIP REQUIEM is a visceral 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 about more than racing — it’s about relationships and reclaiming identity. TIME TRIALS captures the rare intersection of speed, vulnerability, the challenges and demands inherent in father/daughter relationships, and transformation. Our subject isn’t just chasing a title; she’s confronting who she was, who she is, and who she wants to become.

Drag racing provides a visceral backdrop, but at its core, this is a human story about resilience. We wanted to immerse the audience in both the adrenaline of the track and the emotional stakes behind every run.