Steve Holmes
10-18-2011, 12:58 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0Ess16zoTI
Although just under 2 minutes long, this is a neat piece of footage, which I've watched many times. My understanding is that its from the movie Redline 7000. This movie was released in 1965, directed by Howard Hawkes. Given the movie was released in 1965, I assume most of the filming was done in 1964, making this Galaxie a near new race car, yet its already pretty beat up looking.
The title for the Youtube link says Junior Johnson is doing the driving. Junior did have “Holly Farm Poultry” sponsorship during this time, but he isn't credited for doing any of the stunt work that I can find. I assume thats actor James Caan in the final segment returning to the pits, as he stars in this flick, but I don't know who is tearing up the track in the high speed segment.
But regardless, its a neat bit of footage, with some nice driving of a big block 427 Galaxie powering around the tight Ascot Park Raceway. This little bullring was a popular choice among the movie and tv production companies, as its handy Gardena, California location made it a good place for any speedway filming that needed doing. The track was run by famous event promoter and car owner (his cars won the Indy 500 twice) J. C. Agajanian, but was closed in 1990.
I assume the sound has been tweaked (or dubbed) somewhat, although its still pretty convincing. And yes, tyres can squeal on dirt, especially when its as packed down as it is here. Anyway, enjoy it for what it is. And turn the sound up!
Although just under 2 minutes long, this is a neat piece of footage, which I've watched many times. My understanding is that its from the movie Redline 7000. This movie was released in 1965, directed by Howard Hawkes. Given the movie was released in 1965, I assume most of the filming was done in 1964, making this Galaxie a near new race car, yet its already pretty beat up looking.
The title for the Youtube link says Junior Johnson is doing the driving. Junior did have “Holly Farm Poultry” sponsorship during this time, but he isn't credited for doing any of the stunt work that I can find. I assume thats actor James Caan in the final segment returning to the pits, as he stars in this flick, but I don't know who is tearing up the track in the high speed segment.
But regardless, its a neat bit of footage, with some nice driving of a big block 427 Galaxie powering around the tight Ascot Park Raceway. This little bullring was a popular choice among the movie and tv production companies, as its handy Gardena, California location made it a good place for any speedway filming that needed doing. The track was run by famous event promoter and car owner (his cars won the Indy 500 twice) J. C. Agajanian, but was closed in 1990.
I assume the sound has been tweaked (or dubbed) somewhat, although its still pretty convincing. And yes, tyres can squeal on dirt, especially when its as packed down as it is here. Anyway, enjoy it for what it is. And turn the sound up!