The story of a man who could only count to #1

NASCAR stock car racing sensation Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) is a national hero because of his "win at all costs" approach. He and his loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr. (John C. Reilly), are a fearless duo -- "Shake" and "Bake" by their fans for their ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with Cal always in second place. When flamboyant French Formula One driver Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen) challenges "Shake" and "Bake" for the supremacy of NASCAR, Ricky Bobby must face his own demons and fight Girard for the right to be known as racing's top driver.

Synopsis

Number 1 ace NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby (Farrell) has it all - the mansion, the beautiful wifeand all the fast food he can eat! But when he's beaten by flamboyant Euro-idiot Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen from TV's Da Ali G Show), his turbo-charged lifestyle comes to a crashing halt. Now, Ricky must kick some serious asphalt if he's going to get his career back on track, beat Girard, and reclaim his fame and fortune!