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Avon Tours of Britain 1973-5
Uploaded on May 14, 2009 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may download"Alluring cocktail of motor racing's sharpness and rallying's improvisation. Occasionally revived. Much missed" Daily Telegraph
"You can just imagine the classic capers involving the likes of Graham Hill, Roger Clark, James Hunt and Tony Pond. Watch this film and see if you're right" Autosport
"Brilliant" Classic and Sports Car
This DVD brings together action-packed footage of some of the greatest racing drivers and rally stars doing battle around Britain in standard family saloons.
The Avon Tour of Britain was designed to put ordinary cars, straight from the showroom, to the ultimate test on racetracks and rally stages during a 1,000-mile journey.
Over three years, the Tour attracted the biggest names in motorsport, including Formula One greats Graham Hill, James Hunt and Jody Scheckter and rally stars like Roger Clark, Tony Pond and Andrew Cowan. They could not resist the challenge of fast and furious competition in standard saloons on iconic race circuits, including Silverstone, Oulton Park and Snetterton, and demanding special stages, including the always challenging Welsh mountains. There’s even a drag race at Santa Pod in the first year!
All the major motor manufacturers were determined to prove their machines had the reliability, performance and style to survive hundreds of miles of tough driving by some of the toughest drivers in the business. Datsun brought its Bluebirds, Ford the Escorts and Capris, Triumph had its Dolomite Sprint and Vauxhall the Magnum. Rover were there, along with Mazda, Lada and BMW, plus, of course, the Americans got in on the act with the awesomely powerful Chevrolet Camaro.
The classic confrontations between race and rally greats in standard road cars makes for compelling viewing, the driving geniuses power sliding these family favourites around Cadwell and Mallory Park, before switching to the grass, gravel and grit of rallying.
Avon Tour of Britain 1973-75 brings you all the action from each year. In fact, this DVD’s coverage is so comprehensive it features not one, but two films about the incredible 1974 event!
"For three years in the mid-1970s, the Tour of Britain pitted stars of racing and rallying against each other in races and rallies around the country. You can just imagine the classic capers involving the likes of Graham Hill, Roger Clark, James Hunt and Tony Pond. Watch this film and see if you're right" Autosport
"This brilliant DVD comprising four 1973-75 films (112 mins in total) chronicles one of Britain's best motor sport events. F1 aces such as Hill and Hunt took on rally legends Roger Clark, Pond et al in caged-up, bog-standard motors at the UK's greatest venues" Classic and Sports Car
This Time Tomorrow and Target 200
Uploaded on Sep 08, 2008 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may downloadThis atmospheric film traces the fascinating story of the awesome Ford GT40 and its domination of the world's greatest endurance race.
In 1966 the American car giant was determined to beat the best Europe had to offer at the Le Mans 24 Hour race.
Three teams equipped with eight Mark II GT40s travelled to France with victory at the Circuit de la Sarthe the only goal.
Ford boasted an incredible driver line-up featuring some of the greatest names in motorsport - including Bruce McLaren, Graham Hill, Mario Andretti, Dan Gurney, Chris Amon, Ken Miles and more.
Amazingly, the seven-litre V8 GT40 would not only take victory, but would dominate the race to fill the top three positions, leaving Porsche and Ferrari in the shade.
This wonderful film captures the drama and magic of this classic race, with comments from the drivers and trackside commentary creating a unique and atmospheric record of Ford's important victory.
This DVD also features Target 200, an extraordinary film from the Ford archives. It traces the development of the iconic GT40 from conception to racetrack, with rare footage of Roy Lunn and John Wyer discussing plans for the car and the building of the first prototypes.
Target 200 also features exceptional film of the GT40 - in the hands of Bruce McLaren - in race action at famous circuits like the Nurburgring and undergoing high-speed testing at Goodwood.
World Sportscar 1989 Review
Uploaded on Mar 09, 2009 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may download"...a real treat for Group C fans" Autosport
The Jaguar team was determined to secure victory in the 1987 World Sportscar Championship, and put the nightmare of the previous season behind them. This action-packed review features dramatic highlights and interviews with the stars to bring you the full story of how the Cat roared back.
This DVD delivers race action from all 10 rounds of the 1987 championship, from the opening rounds in Spain to the final weekend in Japan, visiting Silverstone, Brands Hatch, Spa and the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours along the way. Exceptional camera positions, qualifying coverage plus access to the pitlanes, drivers and team bosses ensure you don't miss any vital moments from the C1 or C2 title-chases
The 1987 field boasted an impressive line up of driving stars, including sportscar greats Derek Bell, Raul Boesel, Hans Stuck, Jochen Mass and John Nielsen, plus Grand Prix stars past, present and future, such as Eddie Cheever, John Watson, Jonathan Palmer and more.
The once-dominant Rothmans Porsche team would see its turbo-charged 962Cs humiliated by the Tom Walkinshaw-prepared V12 XJR-8 Jags, with the British marque securing victory in all but two of the season's races. Jaguar may have left the others behind, but that didn't mean the racing wasn't dramatic! Among the highlights on this DVD are the 1.6 second victory margin in the opening race, the rain-hit Monza round, the Belgium deluge and many more.
This review is the essential record of the history-making 1987 World Sportscar Championship season, when Jaguar once again ruled the World.
"Relive the greatest era of world championship sportscar racing - the 1980s Group C formula - with these individual season-highlights DVDs.
Great racing between factory and privateer Porshe teams, with the occasional interference from Lancia, hallmarked the series' early years, before Jaguar and Sauber-Mercedes took over as the 200mph-plus prototypes of choice.
Ranging from an hour and a half to two hours, these well-edited reviews coverall the on-and off-track action between 1983 and 1989. And the on-board footage and interviews with the stars of the day make each production a real treat for Group C fans" Autosport
World Sportscar 1988 Review
Uploaded on Mar 09, 2009 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may download"...a real treat for Group C fans" Autosport
The Jaguar team was determined to secure victory in the 1987 World Sportscar Championship, and put the nightmare of the previous season behind them. This action-packed review features dramatic highlights and interviews with the stars to bring you the full story of how the Cat roared back.
This DVD delivers race action from all 10 rounds of the 1987 championship, from the opening rounds in Spain to the final weekend in Japan, visiting Silverstone, Brands Hatch, Spa and the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours along the way. Exceptional camera positions, qualifying coverage plus access to the pitlanes, drivers and team bosses ensure you don't miss any vital moments from the C1 or C2 title-chases
The 1987 field boasted an impressive line up of driving stars, including sportscar greats Derek Bell, Raul Boesel, Hans Stuck, Jochen Mass and John Nielsen, plus Grand Prix stars past, present and future, such as Eddie Cheever, John Watson, Jonathan Palmer and more.
The once-dominant Rothmans Porsche team would see its turbo-charged 962Cs humiliated by the Tom Walkinshaw-prepared V12 XJR-8 Jags, with the British marque securing victory in all but two of the season's races. Jaguar may have left the others behind, but that didn't mean the racing wasn't dramatic! Among the highlights on this DVD are the 1.6 second victory margin in the opening race, the rain-hit Monza round, the Belgium deluge and many more.
This review is the essential record of the history-making 1987 World Sportscar Championship season, when Jaguar once again ruled the World.
"Relive the greatest era of world championship sportscar racing - the 1980s Group C formula - with these individual season-highlights DVDs.
Great racing between factory and privateer Porshe teams, with the occasional interference from Lancia, hallmarked the series' early years, before Jaguar and Sauber-Mercedes took over as the 200mph-plus prototypes of choice.
Ranging from an hour and a half to two hours, these well-edited reviews coverall the on-and off-track action between 1983 and 1989. And the on-board footage and interviews with the stars of the day make each production a real treat for Group C fans" Autosport
World Sportscar 1987 Review
Uploaded on Mar 09, 2009 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may download"...a real treat for Group C fans" Autosport
The Jaguar team was determined to secure victory in the 1987 World Sportscar Championship, and put the nightmare of the previous season behind them. This action-packed review features dramatic highlights and interviews with the stars to bring you the full story of how the Cat roared back.
This DVD delivers race action from all 10 rounds of the 1987 championship, from the opening rounds in Spain to the final weekend in Japan, visiting Silverstone, Brands Hatch, Spa and the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours along the way. Exceptional camera positions, qualifying coverage plus access to the pitlanes, drivers and team bosses ensure you don't miss any vital moments from the C1 or C2 title-chases
The 1987 field boasted an impressive line up of driving stars, including sportscar greats Derek Bell, Raul Boesel, Hans Stuck, Jochen Mass and John Nielsen, plus Grand Prix stars past, present and future, such as Eddie Cheever, John Watson, Jonathan Palmer and more.
The once-dominant Rothmans Porsche team would see its turbo-charged 962Cs humiliated by the Tom Walkinshaw-prepared V12 XJR-8 Jags, with the British marque securing victory in all but two of the season's races. Jaguar may have left the others behind, but that didn't mean the racing wasn't dramatic! Among the highlights on this DVD are the 1.6 second victory margin in the opening race, the rain-hit Monza round, the Belgium deluge and many more.
This review is the essential record of the history-making 1987 World Sportscar Championship season, when Jaguar once again ruled the World.
"Relive the greatest era of world championship sportscar racing - the 1980s Group C formula - with these individual season-highlights DVDs.
Great racing between factory and privateer Porshe teams, with the occasional interference from Lancia, hallmarked the series' early years, before Jaguar and Sauber-Mercedes took over as the 200mph-plus prototypes of choice.
Ranging from an hour and a half to two hours, these well-edited reviews coverall the on-and off-track action between 1983 and 1989. And the on-board footage and interviews with the stars of the day make each production a real treat for Group C fans" Autosport
World Sportscar 1986 Review
Uploaded on Feb 09, 2009 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may download...a real treat for Group C fans" Autosport
The 1986 World Sportscar Championship was shrouded in controversy, with confusion surrounding the outcome even after the final lap of the season. This exceptional review features incredible action-packed highlights and interviews with the stars to bring you the full story of a turbulent and contentious year.
This review features drama and incident from all nine rounds, from the new format sprint races to the ultimate endurance test at the Le Mans 24 Hours. In-car footage, exceptional camera positions and access to the pitlanes, drivers and team bosses ensure you don't miss any vital moments.
The 1986 field boasted an impressive line up of driving stars, including sportscar legends Derek Bell, Hans Stuck, Jochen Mass and Klaus Ludwig, plus Grand Prix stars past, present and future, such as Derek Warwick, Eddie Cheever, Andrea de Cesaris, Thierry Boutsen and Alessandro Nannini.
The dominant Rothmans Porsche team would face challenges not only from the privateer Porsche teams like Joest, Kremer, Brun and Richard Lloyd Racing, but also works efforts from Jaguar and Lancia, plus the mighty Mercedes-engined Kouros. At the end of a roller coaster season, it seemed the works Porsche team had thrown everything away - but there would be a sting on the tail.
This review includes Jaguar's Silverstone win, the tragedy-hit Le Mans race, the controversial Brands Hatch round, the unbelievable scenes at the Nurburgring, the epic last lap dice at Spa - one of the closest finishes ever - and the contentious season finale in Japan.
"Relive the greatest era of world championship sportscar racing - the 1980s Group C formula - with these individual season-highlights DVDs.
Great racing between factory and privateer Porshe teams, with the occasional interference from Lancia, hallmarked the series' early years, before Jaguar and Sauber-Mercedes took over as the 200mph-plus prototypes of choice.
Ranging from an hour and a half to two hours, these well-edited reviews coverall the on-and off-track action between 1983 and 1989. And the on-board footage and interviews with the stars of the day make each production a real treat for Group C fans" Autosport
World Sportscar 1985 Review
Uploaded on Feb 09, 2009 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may download"...a real treat for Group C fans"Autosport
The 1985 World Sportscar Championship was a season of tragedy, triumph and controversy. This exceptional review features incredible highlights charting a historic year for motorsport, as pitlane fiascos and the tragic loss of two racing stars prompted widespread changes for the sport.
This review is packed with action and incident from all 10 rounds of the championship chase, with interviews, in-car footage and informed commentary bringing you the full story of an important season. From the opening race at Mugello to the closing round in Malaysia - visiting Le Mans, Monza, Spa and Silverstone along the way - this is a comprehensive look back at 1985.
The arrival of a new Porsche, the 962C, raised fresh hopes privateer teams like Joest, Kremer and Brun could challenge the works Rothmans Porsche outfit, while improved reliability could make the powerful Lancia a genuine contender. With an exceptional driver line-up, featuring Derek Bell, Jacky Ickx, Stefan Bellof, Jochen Mass, Hans Stuck, Riccardo Patrese and many more, the scene was set for a fascinating sportscar season.
Although the works Porsche machines dominated again, the racing captured on this review makes for compelling viewing. Sadly, the 1985 was overshadowed by the horrific accidents which claimed the lives of Manfred Winkelhock and reigning champion Bellof
The tragic loss of these two young racers, coupled with the hectic scenes as the Hockenheim round is hit by three pit fires, led to major changes for the, making 1985 an historically important year.
"Relive the greatest era of world championship sportscar racing - the 1980s Group C formula - with these individual season-highlights DVDs.
Great racing between factory and privateer Porshe teams, with the occasional interference from Lancia, hallmarked the series' early years, before Jaguar and Sauber-Mercedes took over as the 200mph-plus prototypes of choice.
Ranging from an hour and a half to two hours, these well-edited reviews coverall the on-and off-track action between 1983 and 1989. And the on-board footage and interviews with the stars of the day make each production a real treat for Group C fans"Autosport
World Sportscar 1984 Review
Uploaded on Feb 09, 2009 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may download"...a real treat for Group C fans" Autosport
Relive the drama, action and controversy of the 1984 World Sportscar Championship in this exceptional review. Incredible highlights chart the battles between the mighty Rothmans Porsches, the Martini-backed Lancias and the huge field of privately entered machines from determined challengers like Brun, Joest, Kremer and more.
The 1984 World Championship boasted an impressive line-up of drivers. There were legends of sportscar racing, including Derek Bell, Jacky Ickx, Stefan Bellof, Jochen Mass and Bob Wollek, plus Grand Prix stars past present and future - such as John Watson, Riccardo Patrese and Thierry Boutsen.
The works Porsche 956s dominated, despite strong challenges from the private teams, and the battle for the driver's crown would come down to Bellof and Mass - separated by just three points going into the final round.
Action-packed footage brings you the drama from 10 of the season's high speed showdowns, from the season-opening event at Monza, Italy, to the championship-deciding final round at Sandown, Australia. Only the poorly-attended South African race, which was boycotted by most of the major teams, is not included.
As well as comprehensive coverage of each race, the review features qualifying reports from many rounds and interviews with some of the biggest stars
Plus, there's stunning on-board footage courtesy of Richard Lloyd, Johnny Dumfries, Vern Schuppan and even Sir Jack Brabham!
"Relive the greatest era of world championship sportscar racing - the 1980s Group C formula - with these individual season-highlights DVDs.
Great racing between factory and privateer Porshe teams, with the occasional interference from Lancia, hallmarked the series' early years, before Jaguar and Sauber-Mercedes took over as the 200mph-plus prototypes of choice.
Ranging from an hour and a half to two hours, these well-edited reviews coverall the on-and off-track action between 1983 and 1989. And the on-board footage and interviews with the stars of the day make each production a real treat for Group C fans" Autosport
Story of BMW
Uploaded on Oct 23, 2006 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may downloadThanks to a German aristocrat, a brilliant engineer and an inspirational young manager, the concept of a compact, high-quality sports saloon became a reality.
The Story of BMW follows the fascinating history of this great German brand, from its early years as a small, struggling car maker launched during the Depression to the desirable marque it is today.
It traces over 30 of the most popular models from 1962 onwards, using design styles, performance analysis and sales figures to build a comprehensive portrait of each car.
Travel back through time with footage of 502s racing at Nurburgring and catch a glimpse of the future in the high-performance Z series sportcars.
There are plenty of other dream cars in this entertaining documentary including the M3 which is shaping up to be the next chapter in the legend on track, in the showroom and on the road.
"A must for every BMW fan is Duke Video's The Story of BMW DVD. This documentary charts the history of the company from its humble beginnings to its current position as one of the most successful car manufacturers in the world, as well as reviewing all the popular models from 1962 onwards. Priced at £16.99 it's an interesting and comprehensive film and one that every BMW fan will enjoy."
Ron Haslam Superbike Masterclass
Uploaded on Oct 09, 2006 Adam Duke / Duke Videos Footage Type: Consumer or DVD Restrictions: Only authorised users may downloadFollow British racing legend Ron Haslam as he takes students through his very special race school at Donington.
You'll pick up tips on riding a GP circuit and see all the drama, action, frustrations and successes of students learning from the 'Rocket Man' himself. You sit in on lessons where pupils are taught all they need to know about riding high-performance bikes. And with a competitive career spanning over 20 years, Haslam has a wealth of knowledge to pass on.
Featuring plenty of gripping on-board and some great DVD extras. You even get tips and advice from BSB star Leon Haslam!
"Tips from the former World Champion and TT winner designed to help you get more out of your bike by improving your riding. The camera sits in as Rocket Ron passes on the wisdom of his 30-year race career to pupils at his Donington race school. Gripping onboard camera action and extra advice from Ron's son Leon" Motorcycle Monthly
"...well worth fifteen quid for Ron's superb advice on how to learn a circuit properly" Motorcycle Racer
