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MIDWESTERN
MUDSLINGING

THUNDER HILL:
Long Shots on a
Short Track

The Awesome 80s
(1985-1989)

Vineland Speedway
Memories

DIRT: The Movie

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-890
Price: $19.95

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
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
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
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
Price: $15.95

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-VHS
Price: $20.00
 

V-638-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-230-VHS
Price: $35.00
 

 

V-230-DVD
Price: $35.00
 


 

Lancaster Speedway Videos: 1970 & 1971 Season Highlights

1970 Tape #1 was transferred directly from 16mm film and features Modifieds, Late Models, Mini Stocks, to Midgets, drag racing, Evel Knievel, Fred’s Funny Ford and the season’s ending Amalie Pro 300 race for Modifieds. With popular rock songs in the background, you’ll see Richie Evans, Maynard Troyer, the Treichlers, Cam Gagliardi, Ted Renshaw, Jim Rudolph, Jim McGraw, Sege Fidanza, Jim Wetzler, Pete Snyder, Fred Rounds and more. The video is also loaded with crowd shots, and pit action. Comes with a detailed roster to help you identify the cars. Approximate running time - 90 minutes.

1971 Tape #2 contains 1971 season footage.
This tape has no audio. Approximate running time - 90 minutes.

Also available in DVD format.

V-252-DVD
Price: $19.95
 

V-252-VHS
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
Price: $24.95
 

V-1-VHS
Price: $24.95
 

 
Asphalt Memories

Features asphalt modified racing from the 1960's through the early 1970's. 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
Price: $24.95
 

V-2-VHS
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
Price: $24.95
 

V-14-VHS
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
Price: $24.95
 

V-14E-VHS
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
Price: $29.95
 

V-4-VHS
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
Price: $29.95
 

V-5-VHS
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
Price: $24.95
 

V-6-VHS
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
Price: $24.95
 

V-3-VHS
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