Turbo: A snail's journey to the Indy 500

"Turbo," is the story of an underdog snail whose dreams kick into overdrive when he miraculously attains the power of super-speed. "Turbo" is a life-size advertisement for the Indianapolis 500 that just might give a boost to the IZOD IndyCar Series.

Tony Kanaan, who won the 2013 Indianapolis 500, promotes the release of the film "Turbo" at Iowa Speedway on July 17.

Cast members, from left, Luis Guzman, Michelle Rodriguez, Michael Pena, Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Ken Jeong and Ben Schwartz attend the New York premiere of DreamWorks' "Turbo" on July 9.

Ryan Reynolds, shown here at the premiere of "Turbo" in Barcelona on June 25, gives voice to the title character, a snail who ends up competing in the Indianapolis 500.

Reigning IndyCar Series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay, left, poses with his wife Beccy and son Ryden at the New York premiere of "Turbo" on July 9.

Turbo, voiced by Ryan Reynolds, left, meets race car champion Guy Gagne, voiced by Bill Hader, in a scene from DreamWorks' animated movie "Turbo."

"Turbo" was written and directed by David Soren, shown here at the world presentation party for the movie in Barcelona on June 25.

Rapper/actor Snoop Dogg, shown here at the "Turbo" premiere in Barcelona on June 25, gives voice to the character Smoove Move.

Tony Kanaan's car has carried the "Turbo" sponsorship for three races this season and will carry it again in the next IndyCar race Aug. 4 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Michelle Rodriguez, shown here at the New York premiere of "Turbo" on July 9, knows a thing or two about racing cars after starring "The Fast and the Furious" movie franchise.

Actress Michelle Rodriguez gives voice to the character of Paz, shown here in a scene from the DreamWorks' animated movie "Turbo."

Actor Samuel L. Jackson, shown here at the "Turbo" premiere in Barcelona on June 25, gives voice to Whiplash in the DreamWorks' animated movie.

Actor Paul Giamatti, shown here at the New York premiere of "Turbo" on July 9, gives voice to Chet in the new animated film.

Brazilian IndyCar driver Ana Beatriz attends the New York premiere of DreamWorks' "Turbo" on July 9.

Actor Michael Pena attends the world presentation party of "Turbo," June 25 in Barcelona.

Tito, voiced by Michael Pen?a, holds Turbo the snail, voiced by Ryan Reynolds, during a scene from DreamWorks' animated movie "Turbo."

DreamWorks' Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg attends the premiere of "Turbo" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square in New York City on July 9.

Brazil's Tony Kanaan, the reigning Indianapolis 500 champion, attends the New York premiere of "Turbo" on July 9.