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Hot Rod Heaven

The cult of hot rodding took root in 1940s America, amongst young enthusiasts with little or no money who were eager to play around with what was still a novel piece of machinery. Today specimens can sell for upwards of $1 million, and the popularity of these unique combinations of classic designs and state-of-the-art engines and chassis just keeps on growing.

This fascinating programme traces the evolution of the hot rod - from its post-war explosion in California, through the days of illegal street-racing, to the international spectator sport of drag racing. Along the way, we interview the people who have shaped this phenomenon, including Alex Xydias, Pete Chapouris, Tony Thacker, Jimmy Shine, and Andy & Roy Brizio.

We pay a visit to the Bonneville Salt Flats, regarded as one of the birthplaces of hot rodding, to break the 200mph record with the guys from the ‘So-Cal Speed Shop.’ Plus, we check out the Grand National Roadster Show in San Francisco, and the biggest nostalgia drag race in Famosa, CA - capturing plenty of tyre smoke, ear-splitting noise and awesome speeds! Finally, we search out some of today’s coolest street machines back at the ‘So-Cal Speed Shop’ and ‘Roy Brizio Street Rods.’

Recreated using a mixture of archive and modern footage, alongside insightful interviews with the men who made it happen, this is the story of an American passion and the desire to build a dream.

Aston Martin DB7

Cars produced by Aston Martin are rare and treasured creations. In this official video, produced with the full co-operation of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, you can discover the exciting spirit and verve of the new DB7 for which its predecessors are famous world-wide. Access to rare footage of the planning, testing and production of the car, together with road impressions by Stirling Moss and in-car camera footage, follow its fascinating development. We also have exciting footage of the new drop-top DB7 Volante. Sheer beauty, GT performance and modern design and styling blended with traditional craftsmanship are the hallmarks of this brand new practical supercar for the ‘90s.

Rally Havoc

We have scoured over 10 years of epic Scandinavian rally archive to bring you Rally Havoc, featuring no less than 350 rollovers, jaw-dropping smashes and other high-speed slip-ups. It might seem hard to believe at time, but no one gets seriously hurt in any of these incredible 'moments'.

World Supersport Review 2009

Share the excitement of one of the most scintillating Supersport World Championship showdowns ever, as the Official Review brings you every vital highlight of the gripping 2009 title chase. This is the comprehensive and action-packed story of an historic season, loaded with the most thrilling moments from every race.

The Official Review features the very best elbow-to-elbow dices from all 14 races, plus all the vital passes and crashes which made 2009 such an enthralling season. The year started with plenty of promise as a field packed with talent – including former champions Andrew Pitt, Kenan Sofuoglu and Fabien Foret – gathered on the grid for the opening round at Phillip Island, Australia.

However, the battle for the 2009 FIM Supersport World Championship soon became a knife-edge two-way fight between British star Cal Crutchlow and Ireland’s Eugene Laverty. During their season-long rivalry, the pair would take victory nine times between them, sharing the podium on no fewer than six occasions, to set up a thrilling final round title showdown. It was edge-of-the-seat drama as Laverty went all out to overhaul Crutchlow’s championship lead. Portimao also saw the bitter battle for third between Sofuoglu and Joan Lascorz finally settled.

The Official Review of the 2009 FIM Supersport World Championship is packed with gripping action to bring you the full story of an historic year.

The Title Trail

Share the excitement and drama of the gripping battle for the 1974 Ulster 350 Road Racing Championship, as Abe Alexander and Ian McGregor go head-to-head on The Title Trail.

Thanks to renowned film-makers Alwyn and Colin James, we have action-packed archive footage capturing an important chapter in the history of the sport. The classic film, which featured in the celebrated TV series Charge of the Bike Brigade, is complemented on this DVD with newly-recorded introductions from race commentary giant Derek ‘Big D’ Mason and racing legend Ray McCullough, plus a very special bonus feature.

The Title Trail, narrated by Seamus McKee, takes us through the full, dramatic 1974 Ulster 350 season, visiting classic meetings like the Ulster Grand Prix, Mid-Antrim 150 and North West 200, and legendary circuits including Kirkistown, Tandragee, Cookstown and Maghaberry. We concentrate on the exploits of Alexander and McGregor, but the ‘support’ cast is packed with great names, such as Tony Rutter, Mick Grant, Tom Herron, the original Dromara Destroyer Ray McCullough and the early appearances of the Armoy Armada – Mervyn Robinson, Frank Kennedy and Joey Dunlop.

The racing is exceptional, particularly the last lap dice between Alexander and McGregor at Dundrod, which saw them split by less than half the length of a bike at the line, and awesome Abe’s incredible ride through the field to retain the King of Kirkistown title. Archive race footage and interviews chart all the ups and downs of the season, including how Alexander would overcome mechanical failures and bone-breaking injuries to secure his first pure road racing victory and the Ulster 350 championship.

Specially filmed for this DVD is a bonus feature offering an evocative look at the atmosphere at the inaugural Armoy Road Race. Bill Kennedy and Jim Dunlop are among those to reflect on the 2009 Race of Legends, described by Guy Martin as ‘extreme as road racing gets’, where Michael Dunlop and Ryan Farquhar were among the winners.

Supermoto World Championship Review 2009

The official review brings you all the best action and essential highlights from both the S1 and S2 championship trails, as we visit every single round of the 2009 season.

Combining the best high-jumping exploits of motocross with the sort of power-sliding you’d see at speedway, Supermoto delivers pulsating action all the way – and this DVD is packed with drama.

Stunning footage shows all the greats, including brothers Adrien and Thomas Chareyre, Gerald Delepine and Mauno Hermunen, in the chase for victory.

Retromobile 2008 Europes Leading Classic Car Show

Retromobile is the world's most elegant classic car show, featuring some of the greatest vehicles and most famous personalities from the golden age of motoring and motorsport.

This programme, presented by respected motorsport journalist Simon Taylor, takes you to the Paris Expo at Porte de Versailles for the 33rd Retromobile show. Join Simon as he meets the stars and cars, visits some of the more than 300 exhibitors and experiences the incredible classic car auction hosted by Bonhams.

Major motor manufacturers grace the show with rare historic vehicles from their collections, and many of the finest examples are shown in glorious close up. This programme looks at the likes of Citroen, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the iconic 2CV, Honda, Renault, Bugatti, Mercedes, Maserati and many more great names.

Racing legends Stirling Moss and Vic Elford talk to Simon about their illustrious careers and the cars which carried them to victory.

The programme also examines the incredible price tags attached to some of the classic cars on show, such as the magnificent 1928 supercharged Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 S-type Roadster, valued at more than £1.8million, which was just one of the 75 lots in the Bonhams auction.

Not only will you enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition halls, but you will also be treated to the spectacular sight of classic cars parading through the streets of Paris.

Transatlantic Challenge 1988 and 1991

The Transatlantic Challenge was the ultimate two-wheel showdown – the best racers from the United States travelling to Great Britain to do battle with a spectacular line-up of racing rivals.

Classic circuits, a variety of machines and riders from different disciplines – it had all the essential ingredients of a classic confrontation.

Now, for the first time on DVD, you can relive highlights from two incredible and very different years of this exceptional competition. The films are packed with incredible action footage, featuring every vital moment from some of the closest racing you’ve ever seen. With no championship title at stake, the racers were free to do battle in every race – and the elbow-to-elbow dices captured in this breathtaking footage shows they were holding nothing back.

The 1988 meeting, named the Eurolantic Challenge to reflect the fact the USA stars would face rivals from around Europe, was a two-day feast of thrills and spills as a six-race series unfolded at Brands Hatch and Donington.

The US team was filled with superbike experts, including Doug Polen and Bubba Shobert, while the Euro-squad boasted British greats Ron Haslam, Roger Burnett, Roger Marshall and Trevor Nation alongside European colleagues like Swede Anders Andersson.

The Americans were determined to dominate, but they would be made to work hard in all six races from the two-day grudge match.

After an absence of three years, the contest returned in 1991. Once again it was the Transatlantic Challenge, but now the greats of the United States would battle the Best of British.

The legendary Freddie Spencer would lead the talented American team as they battled through six races at Mallory Park and Brands Hatch against some of the biggest names in British racing. Haslam led the home squad, which featured John Reynolds, Carl Fogarty, James Whitham, Rob McElnea, Niall Mckenzie and Ray Stringer.

It was supposed to be about national pride, but the Brits were so dominant it soon became a fight for individual bragging rights – like the incredible dice between Haslam and McElnea in the very last race!

Awesome action footage, detailed commentary and interviews with the stars bring you comprehensive coverage from two years of one of the most spectacular motorcycle contests ever seen.

Senior TT 1958 and TT 1959 Audio

Enjoy the rare opportunity to listen to the evocative sounds of the Isle of Man TT in the 1950s, capturing the action, atmosphere and magic of this unique event.

Originally released on vinyl as part of the Stanley Scholfield Sound Stories collection, these wonderful recordings have been digitally remastered.

TT winner and BBC commentator Graham Walker lends his distinctive voice to the recordings, with a script prepared by his son, the now legendary "Voice of Motorsport" Murray Walker.

Close your eyes and let the roaring engines transport you back to the '50s, with the fabulous sounds of Norton, Matchless, MV, BSA, AJS, BMW and more conjuring up images of a golden era of motorcycle racing.
You'll hear these marvellous machines at full chat as they pass the landmarks of the world-famous TT circuit, with Graham Walker charting the race action as it unfolds.

Plus, the recordings feature rare interviews with legends of the sport, including John Surtees, Geoff Duke, Bob McIntyre, a young Mike Hailwood and more.

This CD features coverage of the dramatic 1959 TT. This was the year when the Senior TT was run in horrendous weather conditions, and in these recordings you can actually hear the howling wind which faced the riders on the Mountain as they battled for glory. You'll also hear the sounds of practice from the Mountain and Clypse courses, the Junior TT and the debut of Honda in the Isle of Man.

Plus, enjoy the 1958 Senior TT, including the atmospheric race build-up, incredible exhaust notes and interviews with the stars of the day.

The Worlds Greatest Goals

Over 140 goals featuring many of the world's legendary players from Charlton to Maradona.

With original non-stop action footage from the Official World Cup films, including the near misses and the controversial refereeing decisions.

All footballers dream of being able to play for their country. The players who realised that dream are featured in THE WORLD'S GREATEST GOALS, a compilation of footballing highlights from 1966 to 1986, the sport's "golden age".

The programme savours the competition's unique atmosphere and contains a dazzling display of superb moments, including fantastic saves, agonizing near misses, notorious fouls and above all - the goals.

See the finest players in action. Over 140 non-stop World Cup goals from Charlton, Hurst, Pele, Cruyff, Eusebio, Jairzinho, Muller, Kempes, Rossi, Maradona, Lineker and many more...

A dramatic and definitive celebration of sheer talent.

A MUST FOR EVERY FOOTBALL FAN.

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