Great old Skool video

[toddz69]

Dug out a videotape from the archives tonight and watched the 1990 Baja 1000 on ESPN's Speedvision. Dave Ashley pulled off the greatest Class 3 victory ever - 4th overall. Neat to watch all the good footage again. Sure doesn't seem like it's almost 17 years old.

Todd Z.

[Blanco]

Damn, wish there was away for us to watch it? :cool:

[locopny]

Damn, wish there was away for us to watch it? :cool:

sure there is.....video night at Todds. There isn't a problem with that is there????:D :p

[toddz69]

sure there is.....video night at Todds. There isn't a problem with that is there????:D :p

Not a problem at all....come on over! I saved a few more tapes from back in the day too.

Todd Z.

[BajaBronco13]

I say I bring my projector from work, put up a big sheet in the backyard as our screen and watch a few old flicks. I'll supply the projector and 12 pack of coronas, lol.

[locopny]

since its old school night...better make it Olympia. LOL.

[Yikes]

since its old school night...better make it Olympia. LOL.

Coors!!

[locopny]

Coors!!

Ok...since its a "banquet beer":D :rolleyes:

[RelentlessPursuitRacing]

Not a problem at all....come on over! I saved a few more tapes from back in the day too.

Todd Z.

Todd, Any chance you could put a bunch of those n a DVD? Would be very cool. I would donate to the cause. Jerry

[toddz69]

Todd, Any chance you could put a bunch of those n a DVD? Would be very cool. I would donate to the cause. Jerry

There's no way I could put them on DVD (I'm waaayyyy too technologically challenged to do such things) but Roach contacted me offline about doing such a thing too so maybe we can work things out. I dug back through some of my tapes in the closet a few minutes ago and it looks like I have tapes with 3-4 other races on them too from the '92-'94 time frame. I think they're all from ESPN but the later episodes are more Trophy Truck-centric so this is likely the only one with the Bronco in it. Still all good watching though.

The races are mixed in with other stuff on the tapes but hopefully just the race part can be extracted. Even had a cool Ford commercial or two in them (surprisingly I remembered it).

I'm usually a bit leary about letting these things go for copying, etc. because they end up disappearing and not coming back but I think we can get something together. I don't think I need any $$ to be involved but someday I'll show up with my helmet and driving suit and want a few minute "tour" in your Class 3!! :-)

Todd Z.

[Blanco]

http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/awesome_dude.gif add me to your list of people getting a copy.. :D

[RelentlessPursuitRacing]

I don't think I need any $$ to be involved but someday I'll show up with my helmet and driving suit and want a few minute "tour" in your Class 3!! :-)
Todd Z.

You got it! .......but if you look at my avitar, you'll see that I'll have to add another seat! :) Jerry

[BajaBronco13]

Todd, let me know how many videos and how many hours each. I'll ask a vendor I have used in West LA called Video Central. They should be able to convert vhs to dvd.

CP

[toddz69]

Todd, let me know how many videos and how many hours each. I'll ask a vendor I have used in West LA called Video Central. They should be able to convert vhs to dvd.

CP

OK, I'll add things up and let you know. I decided to start watching the '92 Baja 1K last night too. Has a bit of Class 3 footage in it too.

Todd Z.

[toddz69]

OK, I'll add things up and let you know. I decided to start watching the '92 Baja 1K last night too. Has a bit of Class 3 footage in it too.

Todd Z.

OK, resurrection of this old thread. I found a company locally that can convert VHS to DVD easily and for not a lot of $$. They recently converted some VHS tapes I had to DVD and also did some DVD copying for me.

I am planning on having them put the two races I mentioned earlier in this thread ('90 B1K and '92 B1K) on a DVD for me. I can make some copies for folks that are interested.

A disclaimer: I'm not making any $$ on this - just want to make some of these old races available for folks that are interested. I think the cost of each DVD with repro and postage costs will be between $5-$10. I'll let everyone know the cost of a "donation" once I get things in hand.

If you're interested in some older races, seeing how races SHOULD be broadcast (in my opinion) and even seeing a Class3racing member in a few shots (that would be you, Mr. Bower), then this will be of interest to you.

Based on current lead times, I should have something available to mail around the end of January.

Todd Z.

[gunit]

I would love to have copies, let me know how much.

[retroblazer]

Sign me up.

[roach]

dibbs also..............

do you have pay-pal? i can send the cash as soon as you say so!!

[toddz69]

dibbs also..............

do you have pay-pal? i can send the cash as soon as you say so!!

Yes, I'll accept paypal. I'll let you guys know as soon as I have some copies made and we'll go from there....

Todd Z.

[BroncoRT]

Put me on that list Todd,,

Merry Christmas

Bob

[Joe Rockhead]

I have a bunch of old tapes on VHS and want to transfer to DVD. I edited the commercials out of most of them when I taped them.Would they edit commercials out during transfer, or do the just let them run? Watched the 87 HDRA Colorado 300 this afternoon. Several class3 and 4 trucks.

[toddz69]

I have a bunch of old tapes on VHS and want to transfer to DVD. I edited the commercials out of most of them when I taped them.Would they edit commercials out during transfer, or do the just let them run? Watched the 87 HDRA Colorado 300 this afternoon. Several class3 and 4 trucks.

Mine don't have the commercials edited out.

Todd Z.

[Maine Racer]

Todd Im in for video.

Acording to Dave he only passed about 3 to 4 cars in the log jam,and his co driver slept thru mikes.
He had fuel line problems at the end .that put the the bronco down some!
The rest was just plain getting it on,

M Racer
Bronco lover

[Blanco]

Please add me to the list. :)

[Norra 1000]

Todd Add me to the list, When you are done give me a total and where to send the $$ to Paypal:D

[Grimm]

Count me in as well. I can send some extra cash for shipping to FL.;)

[Joe Rockhead]

I did an inventory of my tapes. If anyone thinks they may be on there I will look. Found out my sisters friend does video transfers out of his house as a small business.Need to call him.

1986
Parker 400,Mojave 250,Frontier 500,Baja 1000
1987
Fireworks 250,Score Riverside(cool) Mint 400,Parker 400,Colorado300
1988
Baja 500,Mint 400,Nevada 500,Parker 400
1989
Fireworks 250,Nevada 500,Baja 1000
1995
Baja 500,1000
2000
Nevada 2000,Baja 500
2001
Terribles 250,Primm 300,Tonopah 300
2004
Baja 1000
2005
Baja 1000
2006
Baja 500,1000

[Joe Rockhead]

I just posted this and it vanished. I'll do it again.
I also have official programs from
Score Riverside 76,77,78,82,87,88
Mint 400 81(Vanna White Mint Girl),83
Budweiser 250 Barstow HDRA
Fireworks 250 91

Also have two Mickey Thompson team jackets worn by crew chief/builder John ? from the Revell/Marines Chevy LUV and the yellow V8 class one. Got them from his son .These need to be in a museum, not my closet.

[Yikes]

Todd - add me to the list as well. If it's not too late. Thanks!!

[BobBower]

OK, resurrection of this old thread. I found a company locally that can convert VHS to DVD easily and for not a lot of $$. They recently converted some VHS tapes I had to DVD and also did some DVD copying for me.

I am planning on having them put the two races I mentioned earlier in this thread ('90 B1K and '92 B1K) on a DVD for me. I can make some copies for folks that are interested.

A disclaimer: I'm not making any $$ on this - just want to make some of these old races available for folks that are interested. I think the cost of each DVD with repro and postage costs will be between $5-$10. I'll let everyone know the cost of a "donation" once I get things in hand.

If you're interested in some older races, seeing how races SHOULD be broadcast (in my opinion) and even seeing a Class3racing member in a few shots (that would be you, Mr. Bower), then this will be of interest to you.

Based on current lead times, I should have something available to mail around the end of January.

Todd Z.

Wow Todd... Sounds like you hit the mother load.
I'd love to get the DVD's too. Looks like they should be about $15-$20 with shipping. Count Bower in on the list. One of everything.

[offroadaction]

Todd, I am interested in anything before 2000...let me know where to send the money. Oh...and how much to ship to Canada...:p

[offroadaction]

Joe Rockehead, I am interested in anything before 2000...let me know where to send the money. Oh...and how much to ship to Canada...:p

I will send you a pm on the programs and jackets...

[toddz69]

OK guys, I have the videos in hand and will be ready to mail them in the next day or so.

Costs for the reproduction, mailing, etc. come out to $10 each. I quick checked one of the DVDs and they edited out all the commercials so it's not quite as long as I originally anticipated. 95 minutes for the two races - '90 1000 and '92 1000.

I have 12 copies (enough for everyone that initially said they wanted one). You can paypal me $10 at toddz69@cox.net and I'll send you a DVD! If you would prefer an alternative payment method, pm me and we'll work something out.

Thanks,
Todd

[Blanco]

Payment sent! :D

[gunit]

Payment sent, thank you for your efforts.

[BroncoRT]

Payment sent . Thanks again Todd

[offroadaction]

Todd, do you still have some left and if so, how much to send to Canada? Do you think $15 will cover it?

[toddz69]

Todd, do you still have some left and if so, how much to send to Canada? Do you think $15 will cover it?

I've got plenty left - I think I counted seven copies sitting on the table today. Yeah, I imagine $15 will cover it just fine.

Todd

P.S. For everyone else who has sent payment, your videos are in the mail.

[Blanco]

For everyone else who has sent payment, your videos are in the mail.
Thanks Todd! :)

[Grimm]

Payment and PM sent.

[Blanco]

Just got mine today. :)

[Norra 1000]

Todd, I received the Video today, Thanks ! I will watch it tonight while Iam working on the race Blazer, I think i watched all the other race video's 100 times by now, Thanks again:D

[gunit]

I received mine today as well, thank you.

[Yikes]

Thanks Todd!!! What a rush watching that old Bronco kick some a$$ again. Time to bring back the glory days boys. Dave, where's that TT killer? Did you call Leon Patton yet? Ha!!

[Blanco]

I have not watched it yet, Should it play in both our PC's & DVD players?

[toddz69]

I have not watched it yet, Should it play in both our PC's & DVD players?

Yes, I believe it should.

Todd Z.

[Grimm]

Awesome!! Got it yesterday. David Ashley was hauling ass in that video. Envy. Thats how the new ones should be televised. Thanks, that was great

[retroblazer]

Awesome!! Got it yesterday. David Ashley was hauling ass in that video. Envy. Thats how the new ones should be televised. Thanks, that was great

What was he driving?

[toddz69]

What was he driving?

The Enduro Bronco - early days before the Rough Riders.

Todd Z.

[toddz69]

Just a friendly reminder that I still have copies of this video left. If you replied earlier in this thread that you wanted a copy - I have one for you!

Thanks,
Todd Z.

[Broncodawg]

I'd be down for one if you have extra? Thanks, Greg

[rhino105]

Still have copies?

[toddz69]

Still have copies?

I have two copies left. Wes and Raffo both indicated interest in the past few days in getting a copy (they were among the original requestors). If they don't come through soon, you can have one of them, Rhino.

Todd Z.

[Norra 1000]

Great Video, again the best part was David Ashley in his Class 3:D

[Joe Rockhead]

Just watched the 86 Frontier 500,John Clark Gable rolled his class 8 and ended on his wheels with a big rock under the differential.Stuck! He was in a heated argument with a Jeep CJ driver named Correa that was stuck also.Very entertaining!
Also watched the 88 Baja 500.Who remembers the Prince candy cane Raceco,with Sammy Davis Jr on the speakers singing CandyMan?That must have been a long day listening to that!

[Blanco]

He was in a heated argument with a Jeep CJ driver named Correa
:eek: WHAT!?!?!? that's my name?

[Joe Rockhead]

I forget the guys first name.Maybe someone knows him and has a funny story.Once Gable knew there were cameras on him,he was apoligizing to everyone.Fun Stuff! Cam this Correa was twice your size.

[Blanco]

Cam this Correa was twice your size.
Dude he must be huge being I weight 250 lb's

[Joe Rockhead]

Correa is big and tall,or Gable is short.
Just watched the 89 Nevada 500.Great video.Back when the trucks had to run a windshield,so Spencer Low started,drove a few hundred yards and removed it.At home interview with a 20 year old Robby Gordon.
The old videos are great if you want to see all the classes represented, and interviews with the lesser known racers.

[BobBower]

Correa is big and tall,or Gable is short.
Just watched the 89 Nevada 500.Great video.Back when the trucks had to run a windshield,so Spencer Low started,drove a few hundred yards and removed it.At home interview with a 20 year old Robby Gordon.
The old videos are great if you want to see all the classes represented, and interviews with the lesser known racers.

That would be Ken Correa. Pretty nice guy, but during a race some people change. He was an independent racer. Very little sponsorship. After his racing days were done he opened an RV/trailer park in Moab. He passed away about 10 years ago.

[Joe Rockhead]

Bob wasn't that you riding with Robby in the Nevada 500,when he overalled in the class 8?

[BobBower]

Bob wasn't that you riding with Robby in the Nevada 500,when he overalled in the class 8?

Yes, that was me. It was great fun. He was on a mission, but was not psycho like many thought.

I remember Venable getting on the radio to tell us we were going too hard, and that we needed to slow down because we were going to break the truck. Robby hated hearing that kind of thing on the radio. "Whaddya think?" he asks me. We weren't hitting the bump stops, and we weren't playing "I can save it" so I said to him, "****em. You are the driver, and you are doing a damn good job. Don't change a thing!"

We overalled the Baja 500, the Nevada 500, and the Baja 1000 that year. Pretty special.

[Blanco]

Just finished watching it.

AWESOME DVD!
Thanks for making these copies for us..

Funny seeing the commercials raving over the twin blade Bic. :D

I loved seeing all the race trucks with the same front end as my Bronco. :cool: