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Destruction Derby

Old Speedways
– Langhorne


Old Speedways – Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown, NY

Wall Memories

Langhorne Thriller

17th Annual Topless 100
at Batesville
 Motor Speedway,
August 2009

Twenty-seventh Annual North/South 100
 at Florence Speedway,
August 2009

Old Speedways
 – Albany-Saratoga

Northeastern Speedway
50th Anniversary Celebration

OLD SPEEDWAYS
– VOLUME 2

LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY
– VINTAGE RACING
 MOVIES

Don MacLaren &
Carl Tiberio

Riverside Park
Speedway Memories

Old Speedways, Vol. 1

Roll-O-Bowl

SHORT TRACK

MIDWESTERN
MUDSLINGING

THUNDER HILL:
Long Shots on a
Short Track

The Awesome 80s
(1985-1989)

Vineland Speedway
Memories

GET BACK TO DIRT

Ollie Silva/
Red LaRoche
Dinner

Lancaster Speedway
Videos: 1970 & 1971
Season Highlights

History of
Alcyon Speedway
– Auto Races

Martinsville 1975

Asphalt Memories

Dirt Track Memories

70's Review

End Over End

The History of
Nazareth Raceway

The History of
Flemington Speedway

The Old Master

Stock Car Classics

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V-1078
Price: $19.95
 
Destruction Derby

A high energy, fast-paced look at the exciting world of destruction on wheels,

Destruction Derby takes the viewer inside the minds of derby drivers to reveal why they push the limits of automotive destruction.

It’s a high-revving, bone-jarring auto-racing spectacle with one simple goal for the drivers….to be the last man standing.


Color, 51 min.















V-1074
Price: $24.95

Old Speedways – Langhorne

Langhorne Speedway was known as "The Big Left Turn." A one-mile round (later D-shaped) speedway that always kept the drivers turning left. Also know as "The Indy of the East," this track has hosted open wheel, NASCAR and the largest modified-sportsman events on the entire East Coast. These events would draw the top drivers in the country to compete in some of the most memorable races in auto racing history.

This DVD brings you back to the Modified-Sportsman era when local backyard racers and mechanics could compete with the best in a long-distance Championship Race: Dutch Hoag, Frankie Schneider, Pete Corey, Bill Wimble, Will Cagle, Roger and Merv Treichler, Freddy Adam, Kenny Shoemaker, Wild Bill Slater, Ray Tilley, Richie Evans, Geoff Bodine, Guy Chartrand in his famous Hemi-Cuda, Lou Lazzaro, Jim Shampine, Buzzie Reutimann, Ray Hendrick, Jerry Cook....and many more.

Footage on this DVD covers both the dirt and asphalt years, 1957, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, and 1971.


Runtime 1 hour, 35 minutes, color movies set to music.



V-1067
Price: $24.95
 
Old Speedways – Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown, NY

The track known as The Hard Clay is the oldest speedway in the country still in operation today. Located at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Middletown, NY, this track has produced some of the best drivers and classic races ever to be seen in the Northeast.

This DVD has captured a time when the Legends of Racing were at their prime. Will Cagle, Gerald Chamberlain, Buzzie Reutimann, Bobby Bottcher, Frankie Schneider, Bob Malzahn, Rich Ricci Sr., Al Tasnady, Budd Olsen, Lou Lazzaro, Pete Corey and Toby Tobias.

This classic movie footage will take you back to the mid 1960s, 70s, and early 1980s. Includes original movie footage and audio of the 1973 Eastern States Weekend where the Legendary Ray Martin announces Heat Races and results. Also included are segments of the Late Models, Sportsman, rare footage of Flat Track Motorcycle Racing, and vintage years of the Street Stock class from the 1984 Eastern States Weekend.

Play time is 1 hr. 17 min.



V-1051
2 DVD Set Price: $19.95
 


Wall Memories
2 DVD Set

For well over 40 years, the engines roared on this high-banked, paved third-mile oval, located on the Central New Jersey Shore. The years transformed the vintage coupes and coaches into the world’s fastest and most beautiful stock cars, the sleek asphalt modifieds, as witnessed by thousands of fortunate Wall fans. Suddenly, in 2008, the engines were silenced, but with this collection of silent movie films and full-audio video, clear memories live forever.

BONUS: Additional historic scenes from several other speed arenas, which have anchored the asphalt modifieds’ Southern circuit. See Langhorne, Mahoning, Evergreen, Chemung, Flemington, Shagri-La, Dorney, Atlantic City, and New Egypt. Reminisce over the Golden Era of Richie, Charlie, Maynard, Tony, etc.


Wall Stadium Scenes include ALL Classes.

DISC A: 60 minutes; previously unreleased silent movie film of the early open-wheeled pavement pounders from the library of Lynn Schaeffer Productions; also, full sound, narrated video race highlights as culled from two decades of Lynn Schaeffer’s THUNDER Productions.

DISC B: 45 minutes; Jim Murdoch presents the wildest crashes in Wall Stadium history as previously released in Big Jim’s Wicked Wreck series. The breath-takers include Vinnie Green’s walk-away flip, still regarded by many as the worst in Wall history.



V-1063
DVD Price: $17.00
 
Langhorne Thriller

Relive the 1951 Race of Champions.

120 cars start the race on the dirt mile in this
professionally shot and narrated black and white film.

The highlight is a spectacular 60-car
pile-up and fire of Wally Campbell’s car that ends the race, with Hully Bunn the winner.

32 min,


















V-1045
2 DVD Set Price: $14.95

17th Annual Topless 100 at Batesville Motor Speedway, August 2009
2 DVD Set

Late Models plus Modifieds; 6 Heats; 2 B-Mains; 100-Lap Feature.






























V-1046
2 DVD Set Price: $14.95

Twenty-seventh Annual North/South 100 at Florence Speedway,
August 2009

2 DVD Set


6 Heats, 2 Consis and 100-Lap Feature. Plus Support Division for the Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies; Hall of Fame Roster.















 

 

 



V-1042
DVD Price: $24.95

 

Old Speedways
 – Albany-Saratoga
(DVD)

The Albany-Saratoga track in Malta, New York, has always been one of the most unusual tracks in the entire Northeast area. The track was built in 1965 and over the years has seen the absolutely best racing, from the NASCAR years in the 1960s on asphalt, to D.I.R.T and C.V.R.A racing in the 1970s-80s on the dirt surface. Always racing on Friday nights, Albany-Saratoga attracted all of the greatest drivers to compete on a weekly basis: Pete Corey, Ken Shoemaker, Ed Flemke, Lou Lazzaro, Don MacTavish, Richie Evans, Rene Charland, Andy Romano, Bernie Miller, Vince Quinville, Ernie Gahan, Dennis Giroux, Ray Hendrick, Jack Johnson, C.D. Coville, Tom Corellis, Will Cagle, Chuck Ely, Ken Coons, Mert Hulbert, and many more.

This DVD will take you back to see the Modifieds, Chargers, Limited Sportsman, Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini-Modifieds, Spectator Racing and watch the very first Run-Whatcha-Brung Event, plus bonus footage of Project X-47, The Auto Racing Community Project Car.

Play time: 1 hour, 10 minutes of color footage and a few black & white photos.

V-1034
DVD Price: $29.95
 

 

Northeastern Speedway
50th Anniversary Celebration
DVD

This is the story of Northeastern Speedway, the true birthplace of organized racing in Vermont. Northeastern Speedway is where Stub Fadden got started, and where early pioneers Johnny Gammell, Glenn Andrews, Harold Hanaford and Ronnie Marvin thrilled thousands of fans.

The DVD is broken down into four main sections, including a video interview with legendary motor sports broadcaster and Vermont native Ken Squier, who announced at Northeastern Speedway in the early years of his career.

Also included is a photo slide show with audio track history; 30 minutes of restored vintage footage where the viewer has a choice of two audio tracks (one features the comments of 1959 track champion Johnny Gammell, Glen Gadapee and Pete Racine; while the other contains comments from 1960 points champion Glenn Andrews); and 72 minutes of footage from the track's 50-year reunion celebration on July 18, 2009.

Runtime 157 minutes.

V-1018
DVD Price: $24.95

OLD SPEEDWAYS – VOLUME 2 (DVD)

More vintage auto racing movies from the Northeast, featuring footage from Albany-Saratoga, Devil’s Bowl, Plattsburgh, Middletown, Thompson, Nazareth and much more!

1:45 hours, color and some B&W footage.





 

V-1019
DVD Price: $24.95

 

LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY
– VINTAGE RACING MOVIES


This DVD of Lebanon Valley Speedway (dirt oval and dragway) classic footage has some of the best racing on the high banks from the 1960', 1970' and 1980s.

Back in the mid ‘60's, Lebanon Valley would hold a 100-Lap Open Competition Race the first Sunday of every month. Drivers from all over the Northeast would show up to win the $1000.00 Prize. Lebanon Valley regulars Tommy Corellis, Butch Jelly, Winn Slavin, Doug Garrison, Joe Messina, Les Alberti hosted several outsiders as Frankie Schneider, Bill Wimble, Will Cagle, Pete Corey, Lou Lazzaro, Harry Peek, Jack Johnson, Kenny Shoemaker, Wee Willie Allen, Lee Osborne, Bobby Leach, Jackie Wilson, Bobby Bottcher and a host of others.

Also on this DVD is footage from 1968-70 Lebanon Valley 200s and 1974-76 and 1987 weekly events.

Also includes 36 minutes of Vintage 1960s Drag Racing from the famed strip, with Top Fuel match races with Don Garlits, Shirley Muldowney, TV Tommy Ivo, classic Wheelie cars, Funny Cars, Altered Cars, and lots of local Bracket Racing.

This is a true collector’s item for any race fan.

V-982
DVD Price: $19.95
 

Don MacLaren & Carl Tiberio

Fourth in the “Legends of Auto Racing Banquet” series (2007), this DVD features the racing of two Northeast drivers who took no prisoners: NESMRA and URDC star Carl Tiberio and NEAR Hall of Fame member Don MacLaren.

Vintage racing films with voiceover and music.

28 min.

 

 

 

V-988
DVD Price: $19.95
 

Riverside Park Speedway Memories

This DVD will take you back to the glory days of Riverside Park Speedway in Agawam, Mass., which operated from 1948 to 1999. The DVD begins with the opening of the Speedway and ends with its closing and demolition.

It features many champions and winners, including Jocko Maggiacomo, Ed Flemke Sr, Ted Tappett, John Lobo Sr., Bob Stefanik, Mike Stefanik, Reggie Ruggiero, Jerry Marquis, Mario ‘Fats’ Caruso, Ricky Miller, and many others. Narrated by former Riverside Park announcer Rollie Jacobs, Mike Joy and Dick Berggren also give interviews.




V-981
DVD Price: $24.95
 

Old Speedways, Vol. 1

Fantastic footage of rare Northeast dirt and asphalt racing. Featuring current operating tracks and tracks no longer operating from the early years. Some of this footage is the only known in existence of these short-lived tracks.

Includes many of the local popular drivers and car owners such as Bill Wimble, Lou Lazzaro, Pete Corey, Steve Danish, Ken Shoemaker, Paul Marshall and Jeep Herbert. Spotlighting tracks from New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont (Fonda, Lebanon Valley, Middletown, N.Y. State Fairgrounds, Whites Beach, Pine Bowl, Victoria, Langhorne, Altamont Fairgrounds, Fairmont, Burden Lake, Menands, Carrolls Grove, Knox Flat Track, Rutland Fairgrounds, Rotterdam Kart Track, Greenport, Otter Creek, Daytona, and Vintage Ice Racing). This is sure to bring back many memories of the good ol' days of auto racing.

Play time is 2 hours. Color and some black and white footage. Stay tuned for Volume 2 with even more awesome footage.

V-986
DVD Price: $25.00
 

Roll-O-Bowl

produced by Randy Anderson and Pam Brown, on behalf of the Town of Harmony (NY) Historical Society

Roaring jalopies come to life with stories told by the racers themselves. Roll-O-Bowl is a documentary film that highlights the life of dirt track racing in the late 1950s. Roll-O-Bowl Speedway was a jalopy track, located between Watts Flats and Panama in Western New York, that operated from 1956-1960. The film includes interviews with many former drivers, such as well-known dirt late model racers Skip Furlow, Ron Blackmer, Jim Scott, and Johnny Whitehead, who got their start at Roll-O-Bowl, as well as the former track owner, Don McNitt. Roll-O-Bowl contains actual race footage that offers a unique look at grass roots racing from 50 years ago when racing, and life in general, was a lot simpler. This is 1950s Americana at its best.

Runtime 36 min.

S-958
DVD Price: $22.95
 

SHORT TRACK

Written and Directed by Marie Hopkins

SHORT TRACK, a small, yet ambitious stock car racing movie, rated PG, should appeal to race fans of all ages. Shot primarily in the Carolinas and in Georgia, SHORT TRACK features the UARA-STARS Racing Series late model stock cars and stars veteran actors Pepper Sweeney (Gray’s Anatomy), Barbara Niven (HBO’s The Rat Pack and Redline), Joshua Snyder (Shopgirl), newcomer Ann Bratton and Patrick Gorman (Gettysburg and Gods And Generals).

Written and Directed by Marie Hopkins, a native Carolinian from a longtime NASCAR-associated racing family, the film centers on the family life of short track veteran race driver, Blake Beckett (Pepper Sweeney). The daily life experiences of Blake’s family and crew are exposed through unique characters that work and play through weeks that culminate in 120-mph Saturday nights.

The movie features electrifying race footage from the UARA-STARS Racing Series at three tracks: Lanier National Speedway in Braselton, GA, and Tri-County Motor Speedway and the historical Hickory Motor Speedway in North Carolina.

98 min.

V-890
DVD Price: $19.95
Special Price: $9.95

MIDWESTERN MUDSLINGING

An inside and in-depth documentary on dirt tracking in the Midwest that follows several drivers through the 2006 and 2007 racing seasons. Midwestern Mudslinging features a variety of camera angles that deliver spectacular footage, taking the viewer inside the cars and trackside.

Observe both the fierce competition and hard work behind the scenes, whether in sprint cars, late models, IMCA mods, or street and hobby stocks.

This is a DVD for all racing fans who love the grit, glory, and drama of the dirt.

DVD, color, 60 minutes

 

 


 

V-730 DVD
DVD Price: $15.00

THUNDER HILL: Long Shots on a Short Track

This film introduces us to several such drivers who race regularly at Thunder Hill Raceway, a tricky 3/8 mile oval just outside of Austin, Texas.

Through archival photographs and thrilling racing footage, as well as interviews with these drivers, their families, friends and fellow competitors, we'll discover that each races for a different reason.

Whether he's a Late Model driver hoping to use the track's most competitive class as a launching pad to an eventual Nextel Cup ride or just a Hobby Stocker enjoying a thrills and spills diversion from her day job, these unsung drivers have stories to tell.

Mixing human drama with the colorful spectacle of a family-friendly Saturday night at the races, THUNDER HILL: Long Shots on a Short Track tells tales, not of the fame and fortune of NASCAR's most glamorous racing circuit, but those which represent hometown stock car drivers -- and their fans -- all across the country.

Color, 56 minutes.

V-853 DVD
DVD Price: $24.95

The Awesome 80s (1985-1989)

Experience one of the most popular eras of racing in the Northeast – 1985 through 1989. Snyder Video Productions will take you on a nostalgic ride you won’t forget. Revisit 23 racetracks, 8 of which are no longer in existence.

We’ve gone into our archives & remastered previously released footage, added exciting new footage & included sensational crashes to create an entertaining look at the past. This is sure to bring many memories for some fans while providing a first hand look at the glory days for others. Join us as we follow colorful competitors racing sprints, stocks, midgets, & late models on dirt & asphalt. Wms. Grove, Flemington, Mahoning…it’s all here for you to relive those “Awesome 80s”.

Color, 2hrs. 8 mins.

V-851 DVD
DVD Price: $19.95

Vineland Speedway Memories

A Fabulously authenticated video on Vineland (NJ) Speedway, a leading East Coast ½ miler that ran from the mid-fifties to the mid-sixties.

If you’re into the coupes and coaches, this video is for you.

Narrated by Russ Dodge, it covers all the leading competitors from both the dirt and asphalt seasons.

DVD running time is over one hour.












 

V-845 DVD
DVD Price: $12.95

GET BACK TO DIRT
(formerly DIRT: The Movie)

by Jeff Bowden

This award winning film by Jeff Bowden follows the season inside the soul of American auto racing - the World Class Street Stocks -
at the legendary Devils Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas as the racers careen on and off the track toward the 2002 season championship.

“Blood, sweat, tears, mud, and beer”

71 minute DVD.












 

V-638-DVD
DVD Price: $23.95
 

Ollie Silva/Red LaRoche Dinner

When supermodified great Ollie Silva died in the Fall of 2004, a major gathering of the racing community took place to honor both Ollie’s memory and his good friend Red LaRoche. Red had selflessly cared for Ollie for many years as he weakened from illness compounded from his racing injuries.

The entire event was filmed. It has great racing footage and the guest speakers include Dick Berggren, Russ Conway, Lew Boyd, Ken Smith, and John Spence.

54 minutes - 22 minutes of action films
of Ollie Silva.









 

V-252-DVD
DVD Price: $19.95
 

History of Alcyon Speedway – Auto Races

Experience the sights and sounds of the speedway in historic Pitman, NJ. Over 60 minutes of vintage pictures and videos, narrated by Ralph Richards Jr. and Bill Skinner. The video traces the history from the late 1900s to its close in 1960. Over half of the video is actual racing footage and includes many of the local popular drivers and car owners.

60 minutes. DVD and VHS available

V-1-DVD
DVD Price: $24.95
 

 
Asphalt Memories

Features asphalt modified racing from the 1960s through the early 1970s. Geoff Bodine, Ray Hendrick, Dutch Hoag, Joe Kelly, Parker Bohn, Tommie Elliott, Mike Grbac, and many more battle it out at Trenton, Langhorne, Wall Stadium, Pocono, and Fort Dix Speedways. Also includes Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt, and Mel Kenyon in Indy cars at Langhorne & Trenton. A video showcase of Indy Cars, Modifieds, Sprint Cars, and Midget racing on the asphalt!

70 minutes, color

V-2-DVD
DVD Price: $24.95
 

Dirt Track Memories

Historic footage from the Ace Lane Film Library captures the heyday of northeast style stock car racing at eleven famous speedways, from 1962-1978. This video is highlighted by previously unreleased rare East Windsor footage and spectacular flips. Also spotlighting race action from Syracuse, Reading, Penn National, Harmony, Flemington, Nazareth, Lebanon Valley, Langhorne, Nazareth National, & Orange County. Watch Pee Wee Griffin, Mike Grbac, Frankie Schneider, Al Tasnady, Budd Olsen, Billy Osmun, Buzzie Reutimann, and famous starter Tex Enright. Earl Krause, Ace Lane Jr. and modified great Sammy Beavers provide the narration.

90 minutes, color

V-14-DVD
DVD Price: $24.95
 

 
70s Review

Our original release from "The Action Series" features incredible racing footage from Reading, Flemington, Williams Grove, Nazareth, Grandview and Syracuse from 1975-1979. Experience the sizzling battles and hold-your-breath action as the thundering competitors put it all on the line in the quest for victory. Over 75 spectacular flips in the modified, sprint and midget divisions will keep you on the edge of your seat!

60 minutes, color

V-14E-DVD
DVD Price: $24.95
 

End Over End

The newest release from "The Action Series" is a heart stopping, action packed showcase of high intensity crashes. This unique video captures eight years of spectacular racing accidents as the competition heats up and the challengers meet the unexpected.

Sensational footage from 1985-1992 at Grandview, Flemington, Nazareth, Williams Grove, Selinsgrove, Port Royal, Big Diamond, and more. There's midget, sprint, modified, & micro sprint mayhem as the daredevils of racing are catapulted into danger with unpredictable results.

Features 161 wild flips!

Earl Krause & Tim Pitts narrate the excitement as we take you up and over.

50 minutes, color

V-4-DVD
DVD Price: $29.95
 

The History of Nazareth Raceway

The story of the 1/2 mile dirt Nazareth Raceway from the turn of the century to its 1988 closing. Features legendary stock car heroes Bob Malzahn, Rags Carter, Will Cagle, Al Tasnady, Frank Cozze, Doug Hoffman, and countless others. Current comments from famous Nazareth drivers Frankie Schneider, Buzzy Reutimann, Mario Andretti, Bill Tanzosh, Tighe Scott, Kevin Collins, Blackie Reider, Jack & Tom Zeiner, Carl Collins, Tom Hager, Vic Cesare, Freddie Fehr, and Bill Bachman. Also includes a look at historic photos and unique footage of both open cockpit and stock car racing.

120 minutes, color and black & white

V-5-DVD
DVD Price: $29.95
 

The History of Flemington Speedway

We'll take you back to 1915 when Ira Vail won the very first race held at Flemington. See how racing progressed over eight decades, from the early sprints and midgets through the evolution of the stock cars and late models. Here's the high-speed excitement for which Flemington is known, plus over 100 spectacular flips! Features drivers such as Doc MacKenzie, Billy Winn, Sammy Beavers, Stan Ploski, Gerald Chamberlain, Billy Pauch, Doug Hoffman, plus countless others. Narrated by Earl Krause and Bill Singer.

120 minutes, color and black & white

V-6-DVD
DVD Price: $24.95
 

The Old Master

Showcases one of the most famous stock car greats in the Northeast - Frankie Schneider. His career covered an amazing span of six decades, victorious in over 700 races and winning numerous track championships throughout his heyday. Known for "telling it the way it was", Frankie became a legend in his own time by doing it his way. Highlighted with historic photos and vintage racing footage.

60 minutes, color and black & white



V-3-DVD
DVD Price: $24.95
 

Stock Car Classics

Here is the excitement of stock car racing action at 20 different speedways from 1948-1969. Follow the evolution of the stock car from the "Bugs" of Central PA to the coupes & coaches of NY, NJ, PA, & CT.

Watch Abel, Hersh, Mackinson, Tobias, Schneider, Malzahn, and Tasnady.

Highlighted by 42 flips.

70 Minutes, color and black & white