In1971, when the Gold Cup hydroplane boat race unexpectedly visits his small town of Madison, Indiana, air-conditioner repairman and boat enthusiast Jim McCormick entertains his ambition to 'go down' as a legend in the record books. Jim jumps at the chance to enter the contest. Jim repairs his ancient boat with the assistance of a motley gang of fellow mechanics and friends, bringing life to the desolate industrial metropolis. Sujit R. Varma Sujit R. Varma