You know that alot of those top race drivers that came up in the 50s and 60s never made it out alive from the 70s. It was dangerous times with basic or non-existent construction safety precautions. Those that passed away racing, I respect their courage and commitment. And I have even more admiration for the top drivers whose skills brought them through those times.
This is such a flashback for me, reliving the heady days when road racing was at it's zenith as part of popular culture. Ford/Shelby beating Ferrari at Le Mann is a great story, but there are so many underdog heroes from that era that took on European heavyweights and won. Paul Newman himself driving for Bob Sharp's Datsun/Nissan team, John Mortan with Brock Racing Enterprises Datsun Nissan team, and on motorcycles Kenny Roberts riding for Yamaha. All of these stories are classic David vs Goliath stories that most have never heard of.
This is, I think, one of those racing films of the many I've seen, I have not seen till today (2-29-2024)! It's quite interesting to watch and, the late, great actor, P.L. Newman (Paul) makes any of the many narrated (let alone his movies and other appearances) a "unique style, all his own". [He still is missed by some in ways that made him famous] The racing era he narrates are among the best years in auto racing drivers in my opinion. So many of those racing legion of over 50 years ago are gone.
Today they shout rape as soon as you look at them in the streets so they get money. I’m glad that I found one of the very few good women and married her. She despite’s the new wave of wannabe feminists (who are the opposite of real feminists, because they destroy real womanhood!) even more than I do, which makes me very happy!
Great Film..... met Jackie Oliver in 1963/4 when he drove my brothers new constructed Austin Seven Special.... all he wanted to know was ....What's the Rev Limit !!
I remember watching this on American television in early 1971. At the time this was considered a high quality documentary. Most of the dirt track racing was from Ascot Park Gardena, CA,. and was filmed about 1964/1965. Ontario Motor Speedway opened for the September 1970 California 500 Indy car race. OMS closed in 1980. Ascot closed in 1990.
Thanks for watching.I wish I had the complete version. This was edited by SPEED to fit the broadcast time slot. There is about 7 minutes of additional footage not in this version. Depending on where you live, the full version may be available on Amazon Prime.
@@ThePurplebear77 An additional 7 minutes of footage. As I recall, it included a longer segment with the Unser family at a snowmobile race. Not sure what else.
Never saw this before. Music of Woodstock, 1970, most all of the players have died as of 2023. Sad. I'm 72 years old. My home tracks: Lime Rock, Bridgehampton, Loudon, I've worked on 500cc Grand Prix bike across Europe and AMA USA. Been very lucky racing myself for 35 years and spectating for 68 years. As I said, most all of these characters are dead now. God speed 🏆🏁✌️👍🇺🇲
Thanks for the comment. Sounds like you have had a great life. You really got the sweet spot. Let's celebrate that and the wonderful people who were there. Greetings from the UK.
Some of the music around 7 minutes sounds overdubbed. It sounds too modern compared to the other 70's music. Must have been copyright issues of what was originally aired.
The vid has Stirling Moss listed as a World Driving Champion 5:35. Stirling Moss never won the World Driving Championship. This piece of miss information discouraged me from watching the remainder of the documentary.
Sir Stirling Moss has 16 victories. A win made the driver a "World Champion" for the event. You are confusing "World Champion" ie 'race winner" with "World Championship Winner", ie "driver that finishes the season with the most points". You are incredibly fragile to skip the remainder of the film due to your misinterpretation of what "World Champion" meant at the time. Watch any racing movie, any documentary about Grand Prix/F1 and instead of turning it off, wait until the end of the race and notice how the winner is crowned "World Champion" of the event.
@@Ziggy_Moonglow I don't know Ziggy. I was referring to the "World Driving Championship" With emphasis on the word "Driving" I happen to love Stirling Moss so I picked up on that. He was disgruntled to have not won.
I miss this era. I DON'T miss the fireballs at Indy during this era. Thanks for posting this.
How did I miss this film for all these years? Fantastic!
Watching this always made me feel good. I miss the simple Good old days.
This is Awesome. Thanks for sharing..
Cheers from Orange County California 🇺🇸
You know that alot of those top race drivers that came up in the 50s and 60s never made it out alive from the 70s. It was dangerous times with basic or non-existent construction safety precautions. Those that passed away racing, I respect their courage and commitment. And I have even more admiration for the top drivers whose skills brought them through those times.
Thank you for posting. Love seeing the history, but Michael Andretti running around as a kid is priceless - especially when dad is talking about him.
good view from the people that made this film....thank you all... made my day...............
This is such a flashback for me, reliving the heady days when road racing was at it's zenith as part of popular culture. Ford/Shelby beating Ferrari at Le Mann is a great story, but there are so many underdog heroes from that era that took on European heavyweights and won. Paul Newman himself driving for Bob Sharp's Datsun/Nissan team, John Mortan with Brock Racing Enterprises Datsun Nissan team, and on motorcycles Kenny Roberts riding for Yamaha. All of these stories are classic David vs Goliath stories that most have never heard of.
This is, I think, one of those racing films of the many I've seen, I have not seen till today (2-29-2024)! It's quite interesting to watch and, the late, great actor, P.L. Newman (Paul) makes any of the many narrated (let alone his movies and other appearances) a "unique style, all his own". [He still is missed by some in ways that made him famous]
The racing era he narrates are among the best years in auto racing drivers in my opinion. So many of those racing legion of over 50 years ago are gone.
I miss the women of the 1970's. Laid back, happy, up for anything and not afraid to admit they really liked men. We really liked them, too.
Today they shout rape as soon as you look at them in the streets so they get money.
I’m glad that I found one of the very few good women and married her.
She despite’s the new wave of wannabe feminists (who are the opposite of real feminists, because they destroy real womanhood!) even more than I do, which makes me very happy!
Right on.
I’ll point and laugh and call you a boomer as soon as I find a girlfriend
Teenager of the 70s, women were certainly "laid back" alright, and often! LOL! Great cars, great music, great parties, great women!
Ahh,yes the ones with ovaries that can really have babies 😂 Miss them too.
Great Film..... met Jackie Oliver in 1963/4 when he drove my brothers new constructed Austin Seven Special.... all he wanted to know was ....What's the Rev Limit !!
The best daze of racing, period. 1968-1971 were the best years. Im betting they were also the most profitable.
and the most dangerous
Thanks for posting this! Had not see it before.
I was at that first Ontario 500...and a few more after that...
I never got to the "Big O"". It closed up long before I got out to the West coast.
Right at 2:07 , I get so much nostalgia and warmth . OUAW really lays out the foundations for what it means to be a true aficionado of motorsport .
What a forgotten gem!
Nice to see the wives! Rip Vic Elford, Thanks for posting
We had this on VHS when I was a kid and I LOVED it!!! Thanks so much for posting!!!
Women were more naturally beautiful back then and easier to be with
I remember watching this on American television in early 1971. At the time this was considered a high quality documentary. Most of the dirt track racing was from Ascot Park Gardena, CA,. and was filmed about 1964/1965. Ontario Motor Speedway opened for the September 1970 California 500 Indy car race. OMS closed in 1980. Ascot closed in 1990.
70 Yr old londonder ( that took 3 goes) not l- derry! Look frisking wonderful the kicky!
This might be the best video I've ever seen. Thanks for uploading this, great channel.
Thanks for watching.I wish I had the complete version. This was edited by SPEED to fit the broadcast time slot. There is about 7 minutes of additional footage not in this version. Depending on where you live, the full version may be available on Amazon Prime.
@@HODIUSDUDE What's the difference between the complete version and the version edited by speed?
@@ThePurplebear77 An additional 7 minutes of footage. As I recall, it included a longer segment with the Unser family at a snowmobile race. Not sure what else.
@@HODIUSDUDE is there a difference between the tv version and the european version.
I liked the theme , host. Men, woman, racing , great guitar solo at end 1971 Once upon a wheel. Good appearance by the Gipper.👍
Never saw this before.
Music of Woodstock, 1970, most all of the players have died as of 2023. Sad.
I'm 72 years old.
My home tracks: Lime Rock, Bridgehampton, Loudon, I've worked on 500cc Grand Prix bike across Europe and AMA USA. Been very lucky racing myself for 35 years and spectating for 68 years. As I said, most all of these characters are dead now. God speed
🏆🏁✌️👍🇺🇲
Thanks for the comment. Sounds like you have had a great life. You really got the sweet spot. Let's celebrate that and the wonderful people who were there. Greetings from the UK.
😅 28:05
Good times back then....
Here for The Association
Wow, back then it took guts to drive AND to even watch a race as dangerous as it was...
This is a nice video❗️
Paul Newman made a movie abt auto racing in 1969.....titled
"WINNING".......
4☆☆☆☆.....must see
....Thx
The songs hurt.
Agreed, all music ages badly and eventually sounds dated. The only soundtrack that any racing film needs is from the timeless roar of the engines.
The omitted part I noticed was the exclusion of the local derby driver
Yes, and there was also a segment with the Unsers having fun with snow-mobiles in Albuquerque, New Mexico that was removed.
Some of the music around 7 minutes sounds overdubbed. It sounds too modern compared to the other 70's music. Must have been copyright issues of what was originally aired.
@@hoagie1978 IIRC it was a James Taylor song, but I can't remember the name though.
These pretty machines were free of computer-aided design, preservatives, additives.....
Anyone know who sings the "That's Racing" Song?
The Association, Brian Cole on lead
The back ward j turn
The vid has Stirling Moss listed as a World Driving Champion 5:35. Stirling Moss never won the World Driving Championship. This piece of miss information discouraged me from watching the remainder of the documentary.
You are correct..He never was.
One of the best regardless.
Sir Stirling Moss has 16 victories. A win made the driver a "World Champion" for the event. You are confusing "World Champion" ie 'race winner" with "World Championship Winner", ie "driver that finishes the season with the most points". You are incredibly fragile to skip the remainder of the film due to your misinterpretation of what "World Champion" meant at the time. Watch any racing movie, any documentary about Grand Prix/F1 and instead of turning it off, wait until the end of the race and notice how the winner is crowned "World Champion" of the event.
@@Ziggy_Moonglow I don't know Ziggy. I was referring to the "World Driving Championship" With emphasis on the word "Driving" I happen to love Stirling Moss so I picked up on that. He was disgruntled to have not won.
What hell happen to speed vision ahh
6:54 - 10:12
what song is this?
It is pretty good, isn't it? I don't know. It's not any of the ones listed in the notes.
yes, its so groovy/funky/shreddy
Siri does not know!
@@adamkoller5411 damn I tried the other version of that too and it didn't work either
The " door dah dey part is I think from 1800s it's been rocked up!
Mario was "The Fonz" but cooler!
The Cher song was wasted on this documentary :((
Should have been released on Gypsies :(
The racing was great; P. Newman was great; the documentary style was 70's cringe worthy.
The music is so bad I can't watch it
Feeble attempt at duplicating On Any Sunday.
Exactly what I was thinking whilst watching
Paul Newman, pity we don’t have actors like him anymore, today they are all made up with plastic and the movies are crap.