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  1. 10-14-2007, 09:23 AM #1
    Chuck Miller
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    Lightbulb 'Once Upon a Wheel'

    Hey,

    I just caught a last 5 minutes of this cool, old, hour docu. on SpeedVision 'Once Upon a Wheel' hosted and narrated by Paul Newman... Racing, drivers, and movie celebs all interacting......

    http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/3633...Wheel/overview

    But what was REALLY interesting is, in the last 3 minutes or so, this movie had a 'green flag/ heart beat/ still photo montage' then 'flag drop/engine blast/ and race start'........ sound familiar/look familiar...... you bet

    Seems this 1968 movie preceded LeMans by at least 2 years

    Kind'a interesting......no?

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  2. 10-14-2007, 11:40 AM #2
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    It is availlable on DVD
    Has a celebrity 914-6 challenge race at Ontario Speedway.
    Check youtube for more footage
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  3. 10-16-2007, 05:19 PM #3
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    Although often quoted as 1968, this film was actually put out in 1971. 914's weren't even in production in 1968. I loved the footage of the 914 celebrity race, makes the film worthwhile just for that.

    Production of the movie Le Mans occurred prior to this film, so wasn't influenced by Once Upon a Wheel...
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  4. 10-16-2007, 06:37 PM #4
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    Thanks for the clarification....

    Didn't catch the first 55 mins of the film...

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  5. 10-19-2007, 05:23 PM #5
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    Watching this right now from NetFlix. Very cool movie!!
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    Micheal Keysers "The Speed Merchants" is a great period production.
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