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Ford Transit Story

The Ford Transit is a true icon of the roads, a versatile workhorse which, since its arrival in 1965, has become the "Backbone of Britain".

This wonderful film celebrates the enduring appeal of the Transit, skilfully combining archive footage with modern film to create the definitive story of this legendary van.

British Touring Car Champion and TV commentator Tim Harvey presents a journey through more than four decades of one of the best-known vehicles on the roads.

Rare archive film charts the history of the Transit in its many guises, including the awesome 150mph Supervan, 185mph-plus Supervan 2, in the capable hands of three-times Formula One World champion Jackie Stewart, and the very latest monster Supervan 3!
The programme lets you look inside the production line, see vans being put through their paces at rigorous tests and enjoy the quirky continental view of the Transit.

There's also the extraordinary seven-day endurance test at the Monza circuit in Italy.

Of course, the Transit is inseparable from the "White Van Man" image and Tim sets out to prove once and for all whether the mere sight of one of the familiar Fords is enough to make tempers flare. His hilarious bid to wind up Britain's motorists has a surprising outcome!
Plus, we hear from "Mr Transit" Peter Lee, a man who has dedicated his life to this iconic vehicle. He explains his love affair with the van, and gives a rare glimpse inside his incredible collection - this is real devotion!

Everyone has a Ford Transit story, and after watching this fabulous film, you'll have quite a few more.
Bonus features include Supervan 1967, 7 days in Monza, Two brothers 1979 and much more.

Can Am Thunder

The mighty machines of the Can-Am Championship must surely be leading candidates for the title of 'most awesome racing cars ever built'...

Some forty years ago they put out over 1000 horsepower in their most-developed form and hit speeds of up to 220mph despite aerodynamics that were experimental at best and highly dangerous at worst! They made the Grand Prix F1 cars of the day look tame by comparison.

And even today, the 'Can-Am thunder' still rumbles as huge crowds flock to historic race meetings wherever these incredible cars appear.

Porsche, McLaren, Lola and Shadow were the Championship-winning cars, with Chaparral, Bryant Ti22, March, BRM and Ferrari as the challengers. We focus in depth upon all of these as they rumble and roar around tracks like Laguna Seca with its legendary downhill 'corkscrew' turn. We even recall the days of the 'Interserie' - Europe's Can-Am equivalent - by filming at the Nurburgring round of the current Orwell Supersports Cup series for historic Can-Am cars.

In making this up-close examination of the mighty machines of the Can-Am, we use a great combination of modern action footage, rare archive film and almost 100 superb pictures from the best photographers of the day.

We hear reminiscences from the three Can-Am champions still with us - John Surtees, George Follmer and Jackie Oliver - as well as from Jim Hall - the designer of the incredible Chaparral 'fan car' - and its driver, Vic Elford.

In addition, Hurley Haywood tells us what it was like to wrestle with the mighty turbocharged Porsche 917/10 in the heat of Can-Am competition. He is one of the world's best-ever sports car drivers with three wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, five in the Daytona 24 Hours and two in the Sebring 12 Hours to his credit!

Finally, Peter Bryant, creator of the successful Bryant Ti22 and Shadow Mk2 cars, recalls what it was like trying to design a 220mph racer without the aid of computers or wind tunnels!

All of this is woven into reminiscences by the world's acknowledged 'number one' Can-Am guru. Author and photographer, Pete Lyons recalls the stories that led to his best-selling books on the series and delves into his photo archives to take us back to the Can-Am era. In this he is joined by another award-winning author and photographer focussing on those awesome days, Dave Friedman.

Up until now the definitive documentary on the cars of the Can-Am has never been made. This is it!
Bonus features:
Peter Bryant, Can-Am Challenger - He was a self-taught designer responsible for two of the most successful Can-Am challengers. Here's the inside story by Peter Bryant.
Pete Lyons Looks Back - Acknowledged as the world's leading expert on the Can-Am series, Pete Lyons recalls some personal memories from the day.

North West 200 2008

The 2008 Kennedy International North West 200 was rocked by the tragic death of Robert Dunlop, one of the event's, and Northern Ireland's, most successful competitors. With the Dunlop family's backing the racing went on, and the biggest names in the sport put on an incredible show. The fast and furious action, with some of the closest contests the nine-mile County Antrim circuit has seen, was a fitting tribute.
This excellent review brings you awesome highlights from Superbike, Supersport, Superstock and the emotionally-charged 250cc race. The best camera angles, including plenty of on-board footage, bring you all the elbow-to-elbow drama.

The North West is one of the sport's great events, and '08 was a vintage year. The record-breaking crowd was treated to jaw-dropping battles between the biggest names in motorcycle racing, including John McGuinness, Steve Plater, Michael Rutter, Ian Lougher, Bruce Anstey, Guy Martin, Ryan Farquhar, Alastair Seeley and many, many more.

This review gives you the best seat in the house as you enjoy race-long clashes, with incredible passes, breathtaking slip-streaming and amazing aerial footage as the finest road racers trade positions, and blows, at speeds of up to 190mph.
The unforgettable moments just keep coming - Rutter's dramatic win on the Kennedy-backed North West 200 Ducati, Seeley keeping the TAS Suzukis at bay, Martin's Superbike heartbreak, Plater's hat trick and, of course, the incredible 250cc race, which saw Michael Dunlop battle for an emotional win just two days after the loss of his dad.

To make sure you get the full story, this review includes interviews with many of the big names and informed commentary courtesy Keith Huewen, road racing legend Phillip McCallen and fellow racing star Steve Parrish.
Bonus features - complete on-board laps with Plater in the opening Supersport race and Conor Cummins in the Superstock race.

Isle of Man International Rally

Mark Higgins took a last gasp victory to become a four-time winner of Rally Isle of Man. Going into the last stage the Manxman, driving an Atlas TEG Sport Group N Subaru Impreza, was 14.7 seconds ahead of Wexford's Eamonn Boland in his Subaru Impreza WRC. The victory means Mark is now joins Tony Pond and Russell Brookes, as the only other driver to win the event four times. In addition, the final 11.6 second margin makes it the closest finish in the 45 year history of the rally.

Tags: brc , rally , higgins , Subaru , Isle of Man

TT 2008 Review

Experience the drama and excitement of the Isle of Man TT with the action-packed, 2-disc Official Review of the greatest road race festival in the world.

This is every vital moment from all nine races as the TT entered its second century, with aerial footage, on-board cameras, kerbcams, interviews, on-screen graphics and more, delivering the ultimate look back at some of the best racing the TT has ever seen.

Watch Australian Cameron Donald turn the formbook on its head to roar to his first TT victory in the Dainese Superbike TT, and follow that with a dramatic win in the Scottish Life International Superstock TT.

Share the joy of AIM Yamaha's Steve Plater as he secures his first TT win in the controversy-rocked opening Relentless Supersport Junior TT race, and Kiwi Bruce Anstey's satisfaction as, just two days after being stripped of victory, he rides to a defiant win in the second Supersport TT, smashing the lap record on the way.

Then marvel at the Dainese Senior TT, one of the greatest races the Isle of Man has seen for more than 15 years, as undoubted King of the Mountain John McGuinness and Donald serve up six unpredictable laps of incredible skill and drama.

You are also treated to the long-awaited showdown between 13-times TT winner Dave Molyneux and fellow Manxman Nick Crowe, the pair playing out an epic, high-speed battle in the second Sure Mobile Sidecar TT race.

The review closes with the history-making return of the Lightweight and Ultra-Lightweight TTs. The 4.25-mile Billown circuit, hosting its first TT races, was the venue for the Isle of Man Steam Packet 125cc and 250cc events, where Manxman Chris Palmer and veteran campaigner Ian Lougher beat strong competition to add to their tallies of TT wins.

Bonus features include an interview with three-times World Sidecar Champion Tim Reeves ahead of his maiden TT, newcomer Jamie Robinson taking his bike test, a trip with the Blades aerobatic display team - joined by three TT stars - and a visit to the Getty Images TT exhibition in London, with contributions from legendary motorsport commentator Murray Walker.

Plus, complete on-board laps with Guy Martin, including commentary in his own inimitable style, and sidecar stars Nick Crowe and Mark Cox, a look at the star-studded Ducati Parade Lap, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ducati's TT debut, rider profiles, highlights of Mad Sunday, the Purple Helmets and more

2008 Powerboat P1 World Championship: Round 4 - Tunisia

The fourth round of the Powerboat P1 World Championship took place in Hammamet, Tunisia during the weekend of 11th - 13th July.

After Round 3 in Malta the Evolution Class is led by British Team 99 Fountain Worldwide1st4boats.com team of the reigning world champion crew of James Sheppard and Craig Wilson , whilst Italian team 44 Conam Yachts leads the Supersports Class.

The Championship creates a dramatic spectacle, as the sleek yet highly powered racing boats embark upon a series of closely fought off-shore endurance races across Europe and the Middle East. The venues for 2008 are Italy, France, Malta, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal and Bahrain.

Teams from around the world compete in the Evolution or Supersport Class races, staged as seperate races this year.

Tags: powerboat , p1 , Tunisia

Historic win in Formula 1 for BMW Sauber Team

The BMW Sauber F1 Team celebrate an historic Formula 1 Grand Prix victory with their win at the Canadian circuit on Sunday the 8th June, their first win ever.

Polish Driver Robert Kubica drove the F1.08 home to victory ahead of German BMW Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld resulting in not only the first win for BMW Sauber but the first one and two positions.

This video covers the drivers and Mario Theissen, BMW Motorsport Directors initial reactions and comments following this momentous victory.

Tags: BMW , Sauber , F1 , Formula 1 , Theissen , Kubica , Heidfeld

2008 Powerboat P1 World Championship: Round 3 - Malta

Round 3 of the P1 Powerboat World Championship in Malta

The third round of the Powerboat P1 World Championship takes place in Valletta, Malta during the weekend 6th- 8th June.

After Round 2 in France the Evolution Class is led by 99 Fountain Worldwide1st4boats.com team of the reigning world champion crew of James Sheppard and Craig Wilson , whilst 44 Conam Yachts leads the Supersports Class.

The Championship creates a dramatic spectacle, as the sleek yet highly powered racing boats embark upon a series of closely fought off-shore endurance races across Europe and the Middle East. The venues for 2008 are Italy, France, Malta, Tunisia, Spain, Portugal and Bahrain.

Teams from around the world compete in the Evolution or Supersport Class races, staged as seperate races this year.

Tags: powerboat , p1 , Malta

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.

Rally 75

"The footage is great" Octane

"Class" Classic Ford

High speed action from two classic British rallies, presented by Dickie Davies and featuring legends including Roger Clark, Timo Makinen, Russell Brookes, Tony Pond, Stig Blomqvist and more!

Rally ‘75 brings together two gems from the film archives of Ford, showing some of the greatest names in rallying in action on the most demanding special stages in the world. The rare archive footage transports you back to 1975 to witness the extraordinary International Scottish Rally and the history-making RAC Rally.

The ‘75 Scottish Rally saw Roger Clark and Timo Makinen go head-to-head in Ford Escorts over 1,000 miles of the most demanding terrain in rallying. The pair would face stiff challenges not only from the Lancia Stratos of Per-Inge Walfridsson, but also from in-form up and coming Brits Tony Pond and Russell Brookes. Archive footage shows you the cars at speed, power sliding and roaring through the Scottish Highlands, plus interviews with the stars as you watch a dramatic event unfold. Sadly, there is no film of the final few miles of this amazing rally, but the surviving footage leaves you in no doubt this was a classic encounter.

The action moves to the legendary RAC Rally for the second film, as Makinen bids for a third win in a row on an event widely regarded as one of the toughest rallies in the world. After the challenge from early leader Bjorn Waldegard in the Stratos faded, it became a straight fight between the Escorts of Makinen and Clark and the Saab of Stig Blomqvist. This wonderful film follows the action around Britain as a enthralling battle unfolds, right through to the final stages, where Clark was right on the limit in a desperate bid to snatch victory from Makinen. We also see, and hear from, many of the rising British stars who would go on to become legends in the sport, including Pond and Brookes.

TV legend Dickie Davies is our guide through both of these events, his enthusiasm for the sport making two unmissable films even more enjoyable.

"To anyone whose formative years were the 1970s, the sight of Dickie Davies instantly conjure simages of World of Sport. Here the great man is packing some mean muttonchops and killer rollnecks as he takes us through all the action of the 1975 Scottish Rally and that year's RAC classic. The footage is great - we particularly enjoyed seeing The Chequered Flag Lancia Stratos in action and Timo Makinen not letting a broken sump get in the way of him recording an RAC hat-trick. If you like your cars painted lime-green or orange, you'll love this" Octane

"Duke unearth yet more gems from Ford's film archive with this two-film DVD featuring the 1975 Scottish Rally and RAC Rally. Watch Roger Clark and Timo Makinen take on the Lancia Stratos invasion in their RS1800s. Class" Classic Ford