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THE THRILL IS ON (1971)

Run Time: 0:41:52 (plus extras)
A Film By: David Aldana & Don Daniel
Key Cast: David Aldana, Bart Markel, and a cast of thousands.

FILM MAKERS

A long overlooked indy, student film captures the love of a sport, and becomes an unearthed gem for flat track fanatics.

SUMMARY

Filmed the year after Bruce Brown Made On Any Sunday. It was set around David Aldana and the Summer Grand National races, but the cameras just happened to get Bart Markel’s 28th and last national win at Columbus, Ohio. This seldom seen movie shot over 50 years ago includes great footage of Dick Mann, Gene Romero, Jim Rice, Don Castro, Eddie Mulder, Mark Brelsford, Cal Rayborn, Chuck Palmgren, Keith Mashburn, and many more great riders of the day. The Movie includes original Narration by Roxy Rockwood, and a special introduction by Dave Despain. The Film has been digitally remastered from the original 16mm format. American Flat Track at it’s best!

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