Super 8 silent film; two short videos; Las Vegas Can Am practice, 1968; Mario Andretti wins Rocky Mountain 150, 1970

[MerlintheMad]

My best friend (back in the day, starting from the second grade: and he still is: slot cars have kept us in touch) was at the Las Vegas Can Am race; he got Dan Gurney's autograph for me (one of the few things I miss that got lost as I moved out of my parents' house). And we were both at Castle Rock (Continental Divide Raceways) for the Indy Car race; we had an infield pass and I did the filming. I got the excellent view of "victory circle" from the restroom wall: had to race another guy for it, and got a protruding nail through the palm of my hand for my efforts: and, of course, the climax of the montage. That evening, back in the motel, on TV coverage of the race, I could see myself in the background with my gangly bare legs hanging down from the wall, movie camera up to my face.

 

[Kato_the_kia_stinger]

I love 8mm. I try to get random reels and watch at home. It’s odd but fun.

 

[westcoastGT]

Awesome ! great job Merlin ! .......................from Noah's( vans ) ark to a Stinger , you had it in you all along !!