PROGRAM CATALOG
A few sentences
about each of the programs "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" has produced
1. "CAN MOTORSPORT SURVIVE? ACT 1&2" (TWO 1 HOUR PROGRAMS) -
A presentation to the Chicagoland Sports Car Club by Bill Wildt, President of
the MOTORSPORT ADVANCEMENT CRUSADE.
2.
"FORMULA ATLANTIC RACING WITH WALT MODELSKI" A look at an original Formula Atlantic
car and the racing activities of its owner.
3.
"VINTAGE AUTO RACING AND THE BRITISH MOTORCAR WITH MACK BESSER" The vintage auto racing phenomenon in
general and British car vintage racing in particular with nationally recognized
Jaguar expert, Mack Besser,
4. "SLOT
CAR RACING WITH JOHN OLSEN" Model slot car racing...an in depth look with pro racer and world
record holder, John Olsen.
5. "ROD
& CUSTOM SHOWS WITH JIM SCHROEDER" Studio interview with a man that founded a local level
annual car show in anticipation of the 5th "
6. "440
RACING WITH SUBI LINDBERG" Two shows in one! We take a look at race cars powered by
snowmobile engines, and we examine female racer, Subi Lindberg...she's a
fascinating person and will surprise you.
7.
"FRANKLIN PARK FALL FESTIVAL OF WHEELS" We took our camera to Jim Schroeder's
annual rod & custom show. 250 suburban entries at this local show speaks
volumes about the interest in motorsports.
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10.
"OBSERVED TRIALS WITH SVEN BLEY" Some consider observed trials to be the oldest form of
motorsport in the world. We talk about "trials" with nationally
ranked competitor, Sven Bley and include some action footage of what
we believe is a perfect urban motorsport.
11. "ICE
RACING WITH BRUCE BOBER" Quads, ATV's, and motorcycles...don't put them away in the
winter. We talk about ice racing and show some action footage with northern
12.
"MIDGET RACING WITH STEVE THINNES" Studio interview with nationally ranked 22 year old midget
driver, Steve Thinnes. We look at midget racing in general and Steve's career
in particular (a career that began at age 6 in quarter midgets.
13.
"MOTORSPORTS & THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY I" An interview of Bill Wildt by Dan
Schmitt, host of a political/social activist access television series called
"The Other Side". We took his program (with his permission), dressed
it up theatrically and presented it to our audience.
14.
"SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACING WITH JOHN MALIK" We examined the weekly Sunday snowmobile
drag races held at Wasz's Resort on Channel Lake in northern Illinois with top
division mod sled racer, John Malik and his father, owner of Trend Automotive
& Sports Center. Show included studio interview with equipment displayed,
plus action footage.
15.
"MOTORCYCLE DRAG RACING WITH T.J. HOFMEISTER" The very first show we produced after
completing public access classes. It's #15 in the series because we did it
before we were a series and #15 was as good a place as any to hide it. A year
after this show was done, T.J. Hofmeister became the fastest man to ever make a
quarter mile pass on a motorcycle (207 mph). One of these days we'll do
something with this show to improve it.
16.
"PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION & ICE RACING UPDATE" We make our first public statement
regarding public access television. We also added a 14 min. piece of action
footage taped at a local ice race.
17. "MOTORSPORTS
EARLY YEARS ACT 1&2" A terrific interview with 76 year old former Indy car racer, Emil
Andres and 64 year old Wayne Adams, Sr. These guys had so many stories and
information that it turned into two shows.
18.
"SPRINT CAR RACING WITH MIKE KETTMANN, PLUS ICE RACING UPDATE" We traveled to Willow Springs to talk
with and look at sprint car racer, Mike Kettmann and his sprinter. A short
outdoor interview conducted in mid-winter just before off-season teardown. We
added the ice racing update to keep folks thinking about it (seasonally
timely).
19.
"ULTRALITE AIRCRAFT & ULTRALITE RACE CARS" We take a look at snowmobile powered
airplanes at a local ultralite flying field, including flying footage; then we
take an in depth look at a snowmobile powered race car in the shop of a man
building it.
20. "DRAG
RACING WITH THE DESALVO FAMILY & FRIENDS" We travel to the race shop of a family
that drag races together. From the 60+ year old father that races a 500 cu. in.
big block Chevy Vega to his son that races a 440 cu. in. 60's vintage
Ramcharger Dodge...not to mention the role of the mom, daughters, sister,
grandkids...they're quite a group.
21.
"STOCK CAR RACING WITH MIKE WHITE" We make a mid-winter visit to the race shop of Raceway
Park late model stock car driver, rookie of the year, Mike White to review what
he was building for the coming season. (Footnote: Mike won the season
championship with the car he was building when we did the interview).
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23.
"OFF-ROAD RACING WITH JEFF & KEVIN PROBST" A studio interview and action footage of
nationally known, local buggie racers.
24.
"MINIATURE AIRCRAFT COMPETITORS" A close look at very serious radio control aircraft
modelers and the competition they engage in.
25. We reserve the Part 25 slot until
resources permit a 25th. program celebration.
26.
"STOCK CAR RACING WITH GAIL MARMOR" Wife's eye-view of stock car racing as it relates to her
life and family. Gail is nationally known stock car racer, Don Marmor's wife.
27. "DAN
SCHMITT-MOTORSPORT ENTREPRENEUR" Studio interview of a fascinating motorsport personality...he
raced motorcycles as both an amateur and professional...he's promoted ice races
and created a Team Chicago motorcycle racing concept that lasted for several
years in the Chicago area...he ran for Congress and he ran for alderman in
Chicago...he currently works to promote W.E.R.A. amateur motorcycle road
racing.
28.
"RADIO CONTROLLED RACE CARS WITH RON BJERTNES AND JOHN OLSEN" Motorsports has something for everyone if
you have the interest...radio controlled model cars offer auto racing enjoyment
for those that seek technical challenge and hand-eye coordination competition.
You don't need a garage or a trailer or even a driver's license.
29. "DRAG
RACING AT THE GROVE"
A personal look at Union Grove Dragstrip, featuring interviews with those that
built it more than three decades ago and those that operate it today.
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31.
"FLATTRACKIN'"
We take our camera to the annual
32. "DRAG
BOAT RACING AT
33. "DRAG
BOAT RACING WITH RAY LUMBERT" Studio interview with
34.
"SNOWMOBILE SKIPPING" Snowmobiles competing on open water in the middle of
summer...need we say more?
35.
"VINTAGE AUTO RACING WITH MACK BESSER" We take our camera to Grattan International
Raceway in
36.
"SNOWMOBILE GRASS DRAG RACING (ALMOST)" That's right, snowmobiles competing on
grass...unfortunately, this one was rained out. We had some good interviews
though, so we aired what we had along with a promise to follow up with another
"grass" event.
37.
"MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED BLOOPERS" Linda Witzel produced this one. She spent hours going
through early raw footage to find our mistakes. This one's just for fun.
38.
"MOTORCYCLE DRAG RACING...I.D.B.A. STYLE" Coverage of the International Drag Bike
Assoc. Summer Nationals held at
39. "AN
INTERVIEW WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE I.D.B.A., TONY LEE" In depth interview of Tony Lee, the man
behind I.D.B.A. The discussion is held on the starting line of Great Lakes
Dragaway after a long, hot day of racing.
40.
"MOTORCYCLE 'SPRINT' ROAD RACING" A look at "sprint" style motorcycle road racing
(as opposed to endurance). We spend the day at Grattan International Raceway in
41.
"GO-KART RACING AT BLACKHAWK FARMS" Blackhawk Farms is
42.
"MOTORCYCLE ROAD RACING AT BLACKHAWK FARMS" We liked the karts at Blackhawk so much we
went back to do a second show about motorcycle road racing. Interviews and
action footage.
43.
"SNOWMOBILE GRASS DRAG RACING" We keep our promise to make up for the rained out first attempt
to bring snowmobile grass drag racing to our audience. This event was hosted by
the Southern Wisconsin Drag Racing Assoc. Interviews and action footage.
44.
"GO-KART RACING AT GILBERTS
45.
"MOTORSPORTS & THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY II" We continue our public education work
regarding network television.
46.
"MOTORSPORTS & THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY III" Our most controversial work yet. The
"Crusaderettes" sugar-coat the bitter pills of our exchanges with
network television.
47.
"MOTORSPORT MOVERS & SHAKERS" Studio interview of Cary Caparelli, the man behind
bringing midget racing to Rosemont Horizon (Chicagoland's newest amphitheater).
He was also involved in the planning of
48.
"GO-KARTS WITH JOHN KOZUBIK" Studio interview of dedicated karter and owner of John's Kart
Shop. We discuss his involvement with a new kart track, and we examine three
karts from beginner to pro level.
49.
"MOTORSPORT COMMUNICATORS I" We interview WGN Radio personality, Paul Brian. He races cars and
hosts a weekly radio program called "Motorsport Today".
50. We reserve the Part 50 slot until
resources permit a 50th. program celebration.
51.
"DESALVO RACING TEAM REVISITED" A studio interview of the racing DeSalvo family. We
discuss the season passed and examine their plans for 1988.
52.
"RACING WITH THE CREASY FAMILY" Drag racing...snowmobiles...funny cars...and bracket stuff.
A studio interview with this fascinating family.
53. "AUTO
ENTHUSIASTS I"
Camaros & Hondas. We look at two distinctly different auto enthusiasts and
try to understand.
54.
"MOTORSPORTS & THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY IV" We open the show with a 15 minute interview
of one of our Crusaderettes (Cambridge Coleman). She's a former "Honey
Bear" (Chicago Bears cheerleader). Following the interview, motorsport
entrepreneur, Dan Schmitt and host, Bill Wildt, continue their examination of
network television.
55. "MIDGET
RACING WITH THE SKOAL BANDIT" A studio interview of top U.S.A.C. midget driver, Terry Wente and
midget builder, Joe Vallone. We have the Skoal midget in the studio and take a
careful look at it.
56.
"STRIPPING!"
Despite the provocative title, this one's pretty tame. We mean
"stripping", as in removing paint.
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58.
"SPORT AVIATION WITH THE O'BRYON'S" We've been threatening to do it...an airplane in the
studio! We examine and discuss homebuilt aircraft with the builder of an
exquisite example of a finished Star-Lite kitplane.
59.
"U.S.A.C. MIDGETS IN CHICAGOLAND" We capture the spirit of the first race of the summer
racing season in Chicagoland. This show features interviews with Tom Sneva,
Kevin Olsen, and John Andretti.
60. "A
SECOND VISIT WITH PAUL BRIAN" WGN Radio personality, Paul Brian drops by our studio to tell us
about the future of his radio show "Motorsport Today".
61.
"BRACKET RACING WITH THE PRIOLAS" Talk about a full studio! One Camaro, one Chevelle, and
two motorcycles. We talk about E.T. "bracket" drag racing with a
family that "bracket" races every weekend.
62.
"STREET RODDING WITH RANDY SCHULTZ" An exquisite 1925 "T" roadster hot rod featuring
a supercharged Corvette engine.
63.
"STOCK CAR RACING WITH DIRT TRACK EXPERTS" We fill the studio with stock car stuff,
including a complete and brand new Santa Fe Speedway, Novy chassis short track
car, plus a new rolling chassis along with an array of fiberglass and aluminum
body parts. It's Jim Partipilo's new car, Bob Novy and one of his chassis's,
and noted sheet metal/fiberglass expert, Al Harris.
64.
"AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ASSOCIATION" An organization for independent repair shops, body shops,
etc. We visit their convention/trade show and meet their leaders.
65.
"FORMULA VEE RACING WITH RICH SHARPE, BOB ROEMER AND DAVE SMITH" We examine a couple of Formula
"V" race cars and interview their drivers.
66. "INDY
CAR RACING WITH NEWMAN TEAMWORKS" A studio interview of an Indy car racing team. We examine their
Cosworth Lola.
67.
"GYROPLANES WITH TOM MILTON" The oddest aircraft you'll likely ever see. They have some very
specific advantages.
68.
"PERSONAL WATERCRAFT" Three jet skis and one Wet Jet in the studio help us examine the
boating revolution called personal watercraft.
69.
"BENCH RACING WITH PAUL BRIAN,
70. "CRUISIN'" (FLUKEY'S &
SKIPPER'S) First of a
series devoted to locating Chicago area "cruisin'" spots (car places)
and trying to understand "cruisin'" and its devotees.
71.
"AFTERMARKET PARTS WITH AL HILDEBRAND" A look at the controversial issue of
look-alike parts and their forced usage in collision repair.
72.
"MOTORSPORTS WITH RICK 'ELVIS' SAUCEDO" We "lighten up" with a look at
a Chicagoland "Elvis" impersonator and his motorsport interest. Also
included in this show is a sneak-peek at an upcoming Model "A" Ford
show.
73.
"TAKIN' CARE OF BUSINESS" Time to catch up on airing bits & pieces that just didn't
seem to fit in any other show. Includes a 15 minute tape done by the Newman
Teamwork’s Indy car team, a ten minute follow up interview concerning the
all-Corvette car show held at Pheasant Run, and some footage of a
74. "BENCH RACING WITH PAUL BRIAN,
DAN SCHMITT & RICH SZATKOWSKI" A general motorsport discussion with three distinctly different
people, including WGN Radio personality, Paul Brian.
75. We reserve the Part 75 slot until
resources permit a 75th program celebration.
76. "JAN
GABRIEL...UP CLOSE"
An in depth interview with nationally syndicated T.V. producer and host of
"The Superchargers".
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78.
"MIDWESTERN COUNCIL WITH SAN SOPOCI" Amateur racer, Jan Sopoci and I discuss
the organization he races with. Show also includes some outstanding footage of
a Russian auto dare devil troop.
79.
"MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED LOOKS AT 'TIME OUT FOR SPORTS'" We participated in a half hour traditional sports T.V.
interview. We wanted our audience to see how we handled ourselves.
80.
"MOTO-XING WITH MIKE KURZEJA" An on location interview with Chicagoland's top amateur moto-x
motorcycle racer, Mike Kurzeja. In addition, we persuaded him to demonstrate
typical moto- maneuvers necessary to learn in order to compete in this kind of
motorsport.
81.
"MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED LOOKS AT 'THE GREG STRUSS SHOW'" We participated in a half hour general
format T.V. talk show. We wanted our entire audience to see it.
82. "JET
SKI SCHOOL ACT 1" We
take seven of our girls that have never ridden a jet ski and teach them how.
Act 1 features basic instruction and their first attempt to ride.
"JET SKI
SCHOOL ACT 2" Act 2 shows the girls toward the end of the day, trying
to stand. "JET SKI SCHOOL ACTS I & II" attracted considerable
public attention, including an appearance on the popular radio show
"Jonathan Brandmeier" (Johnny B).
83. "THE
NEXT GENERATION" A
talk show featuring two youngsters that have shown interest in motorsport. We
answer their questions and encourage their inquiry.
84.
"ULTRALITES & THE FOX VALLEY FLYING CLUB ACT 1" We take five of our girls to an ultralite
flying field to explore the variety of ultralite aircraft and to experience
flying these planes through their eyes...or should we say "wide
eyes"...yes, they go for rides in costume.
"ULTRALITES
& THE
85.
"MOTORCYCLE ENDUROS WITH SPIKE SPYCHALA" A look at one of the most physically
demanding forms of all motorsport competition.
86.
"MOTORCYCLE RIDING TRAINING AND PROTECT YOUR HEARING" A studio discussion with representatives
from the Illinois State Motorcycle Riding Program and a representative from a
group of doctors trying to educate people about how to protect their hearing.
87.
"NATIONAL COALITION OF MOTORCYCLISTS" Studio interview of A.I.M. attorney,
Michael Mandelman regarding motorcyclist's rights and the National Coalition of
Motorcyclists efforts to protect them.
88.
"WINTER WARM-UP"
A studio discussion with
89.
"CRUISIN' CARS"
An on location look at three distinctly different kinds of "cruisin'
cars", including a 1930 Chevy Coupe with a big block, a 1967 big block
Corvette with a GMC supercharger, and a restored 1961 Buick Electra 225 convertible.
90.
"QUATTRO" A
studio interview with Indy car driver, Ludwig Heimrath, Jr. and his wife,
former racer, Kathy Rude, primarily centering around their efforts to help the
public appreciate the all-wheel drive principle and the Audi Quattro that pioneered
it.
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92. "R.C.
CARS AT MACHESNEY PARK RACEWAY ACT 1" We took our cameras to one of the most elaborate radio
controlled race car facilities in the country. It's Machesney Park Raceway near
"R.C.
CARS AT MACHESNEY PARK RACEWAY ACT 2" Machesney Park Raceway had so
much to show off, we kept the cameras rolling in an attempt to get it all.
93.
"U.S.A.C. MIDGETS IN
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96.
"U.S.A.C. MIDGETS AT THE ROSEMONT HORIZON" Round #2 of the 1989 U.S.A.C.
championship season.
97. "SON
OF SPARTACUS" A look
at the DeSalvo racing team's just-completed '27 "T" Roadster super
comp drag racing car.
98.
"SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACING AT WASZ'S" A weekly snowmobile drag racing program is held every
winter at a resort and marina called Wasz's in
99. "RACE
CAR ART WITH KEN SOWINSKI" An in depth look at the complexities of design and application of
modern race car paint schemes. Show includes tips from nationally known car
artist, Ken Sowinski.
100. We reserve this program slot for a 100th.
program anniversary party when funds permit.
101.
"ROULO BROS. RACING TEAM" A close look at a
102.
"ROULO BROS. PART 2" It's a big team requiring another show to fully examine their
operation. We also included a second visit with race car artist, Ken Sowinski
to answer some viewer questions provoked by our first show with him.
103.
"H.O. SCALE SLOT CAR RACING PART 1" We examine this surprising form of racing that may be the
world's smallest motorsport.
104.
"H.O. SCALE SLOT CAR RACING PART 2" There was so much to look at, we couldn't show it all in
one program.
105. "STOCK
CAR RACING WITH LEE & DOTTIE BYERS" An on location interview with a couple of the most well
known folks in dirt track racing. You'll be surprised by their love story and
impressed with their cars and drivers...Lil John Provenzano and Steve Pastva.
106.
"IT'S ALMOST SPRING!" Studio interview featuring a big block Corvette and the Roulo
Bros. completed stock car. We talk to these folks about the upcoming Pheasant
Run Corvette show and soon-to-open 1989 racing season.
107.
"WELDING (OXY-ACETYLENE) PART 1" Our own unusual style of education dictates a unique
approach to helping folks understand the welding process.
108. "WELDING (OXY-ACETYLENE) PART
2" O.K., O.K...we
expected to cover oxy-acetylene, stick, TIG, and MIG welding in one show. We
soon found out it was going to take more than one show. We will persevere until
we've covered it all.
109.
"FOAM CUTTING"
How about a show teaching people how to cut Styrofoam? We're talking "hot
wiring"...an interesting process applicable to many activities.
110.
"CATCHIN' UP"
Once in awhile we just have too many odd pieces that we have not aired and are
occupying valuable tape stock, interesting "stuff" that somehow
didn't "make" the intended program...also included is a sneak preview
of radio controlled boat racing.
111. "A
SECOND VISIT WITH JAN GABRIEL" He's one of motorsports leading communicators, producer and host
of the nationally syndicated T.V. series, "The Superchargers">
It's the only network T.V. motorsports program and Jan is someone our audience
ought to know about.
112. "JAN
GABRIEL CONTINUED & FRIENDS LENDING ASSISTANCE GROUP" We conclude our visit with Jan Gabriel, and
then meet a couple of women that are working hard to help injured racers.
113.
"WELDING (STICK)"
We teach the girls how to weld using the consumable electrode electric arc
process.
114.
"WELDING (TIG)"
This time the girls learn how to heli-arc weld...more accurately known as
tungsten inert gas welding.
115.
"ALFACORSE WITH PAUL BRIAN" North American Public Relations Director of Alfa Romeo's Indy car
efforts is our old friend, WGN Radio personality, Paul Brian...we find out what
Alfa's up to.
116. "FOR
CORVETTES ONLY" A
visit to an all-Corvette car show held at the luxurious Pheasant Run Resort.
117.
"BENCH RACING WITH TOM BAGLEY &
118. "TOP
DOG CAR SHOW ACT 1"
Neighborhood car shows have become increasingly popular. We took our camera to
take a closer look.
119. "TOP
DOG CAR SHOW ACT 2"
We had more than enough good footage to produce two shows. Also included is a
new feature, "Designing the Ultimate Racing Shop".
120.
"TONE ZACCARI'S '31 FORD" A beautiful '31 Ford five-window "hot rod" and a
creative and knowledgeable guest...Tone Zaccari...builder of this and other
"rods".
121.
"AUTOCROSS SOLO II ACT 1" We took six girls and our production team to Portage, IN, to
cover autocross solo II racing (11th. Annual
122.
"AUTOCROSS SOLO II ACT 2" We continue our coverage of autocross solo II racing at the
Portage Grand Prix.
123.
"AUTOCROSS SOLO II ACT 3" Guess what???...nothing we shoot goes to waste.
124.
"CRUISIN' PLACES...STRAT'S" A continuation of our coverage of Chicago area "car"
places..."drive-ins"...this one looks at Strat's in Franklin Park.
125.
"COMMUNICATORS (MICHAEL GLAB & ROB SHERMAN)" This particular episode was shot in the
studio with guests Michael Glab and Rob Sherman. We all discussed the
controversial issue of who gets to use the public airwaves and for what
purpose.
126.
"RADIO CONTROLLED BOATS ACT 1" We look at the increasingly popular sport of radio controlled
boat racing (and radio controlled boating in general). We did this one on
location at the Lombard Lagoon with the Marine Power Boaters of Villa Park.
127.
"RADIO CONTROLLED BOATS ACT 2" Continuation of our look at radio controlled model boating.
128.
"STREET SCENES...MOTORSPORT STYLE" We take a close look at four distinctly different types of
motorsport street cruisin' vehicles..."T" roadster hot rod, Ford
Cobra, Corvette powered '31 Ford Coupe and a "Vette" powered trike.
129.
"PERSONAL WATERCRAFT...FAZE III" Last year it was jet skis, this year it's Faze III. We
took four of our girls along with a Faze III personal watercraft and an
instructor out to a small lake and taught them how to ride.
130.
"OFF-ROAD RACING ACT 1" A look at off-road racing featuring champion driver Scott Taylor
and three of his off-road racers.
131.
"OFF-ROAD RACING ACT 2" We continue our look at off-road racing with interviews featuring
two-time Baja 1,000 winner, Chuck Johnson and two-time world champion, Geoff
Dorr.
132.
"HARLEY WOMEN"
Studio interview of two incredible young women that started their own magazine,
"Harley Women"...you'll be surprised by these two.
133.
"OFF-SHORE BOATS ACT 1" So you think off-shore boats are strictly for
134.
"OFF-SHORE BOATS ACT 2" We continue our look at thunder boats.
135.
"STRANGE STREET STUFF" World's ugliest production car? Chicagoland's “baddest”
street car? They're both in this episode of "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED",
along with a final visit to the thunder boats shop.
136.
"ENGINES...101 ACT 1" A series within a series. We explain how engines work. This show
deals with the absolute basics.
137.
"ENGINES...101 ACT 2" This one is a little more complicated but still within the grasp
of folks that know absolutely nothing about engines.
138.
"ENGINES...101 ACT 3" This one will be harder to understand if you have not seen the
first two.
139.
"ENGINES...101 ACT 4" This one is still dealing with basics. We talk about carburetors
and how the air/fuel mixture finds its way into the cylinder.
140.
"ENGINES...101 ACT 5" Still very basic. We discuss the role of the ignition system.
141.
"ALFACORSE...'89 REVIEW" Giving our audience a break from all of the engine stuff, we
invite Paul Brian, Public Relations Director for Alfa Romeo racing, to come to
the studio and report on the progress of Alfa Romeo's Indy car racing efforts.
Also included in this show is a dance number by the famed Chicago Honey Bear
dancers.
142.
"HARLEY DRAG RACING" A look at Harley-Davidson-only drag racing, including an
interview with Rich Wegner, President of the American Drag Racing Assoc. and
Pam and John Cummings, active Harley drag racers.
143.
"WORKING WITH FIBERGLASS" Tone Zaccari, owner of Sun Ray Corvette, explains some of the
basics you need to know to work with fiberglass.
144. "A
CHAT WITH STACY TAYLOR" A brand new WLS Radio personality...and he's into motorsports!
Stacy Taylor is brand new to
145.
"ENGINES...101 ACT 6" An explanation about the differences between carburetors and fuel
injection with Tone Zaccari.
146.
"URBAN PIT STOP...CHANGING A FLAT" Responding to many requests, we do something simple...how
to change a tire!
147.
"SUPERCHARGING WITH GARY DYER"
148.
"BENCH RACING WITH DAN SCHMITT & JOE PUCCIO" We discuss "Toys for Tots", the
Midnight Tour and motorcycle ice racing.
149.
"MUSTANG RESTORATION" Not everyone does Chevy's! We visit a Mustang restoration shop
and feature their Mustang limo.
150. "'T'
ROADSTERS WITH BOB BUHL" The traditional hot rod, and Bob Buhl has two. We take a look.
151.
"RADIO CONTROLLED AIRPLANES" Studio visit with the Radio Signal Modelers...a club for those
interested in flying radio controlled models.
152.
"HYDROPLANE RACING WITH THE MARINE RACING CLUB" A compelling look at an easily affordable
form of boat racing that offers unparalleled performance.
153.
"SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACING...1990 (WASZ'S)" A 1990 visit to the annual snowmobile
drag races at Wasz's in Antioch, IL. Motorsport never stops, summer or winter.
154.
"SHOW BIKES & R.C. AIRCRAFT" We have the motorcycle winner of the prestigious
"World of Wheels" show in our studio...a magnificent Harley show
bike. We also conclude our look at the Radio Signal Modelers R.C. aircraft
club.
155.
"SHOW BIKES...RESTORATION" It turned out that our previous week's guest also does motorcycle
restoration (in addition to show bikes). We invited him back along with a
recently completed full restoration 1949 Harley pan.
156.
"RACING APPAREL"
A look at motorsports fashion for crews and fans alike, plus a visit with the
folks responsible for our new costume "tops".
157.
"HYDROPLANE ACTION" Several weeks ago, we did a show about hydroplanes featuring
three in our studio for discussion. This week we show them in action.
158.
"BYRON PAYNE...A NEW DANNY SULLIVAN?" Garvin Brown, the man that discovered
Danny Sullivan, has another find...Byron Payne, a 23 year old young man just
beginning his racing career under the guidance of mentor Brown. Also on this
show, we feature the girl whose H-D Sportster was voted the "People's
Choice" at the
159.
"HARLEY DRAG BIKES" A look at Harley-Davidson ("only") drag bikes and their
devotees.
160
"WARBIKE" World's most powerful motorcycle.
161.
"MOTORSPORTS & JERRY BRYANT" Network commercial producer, Jerry Bryant, helps us
understand television.
162.
"MIDNIGHT TOUR, CARFEST & JB-TV" Jerseypine Cruisers Motorcycle Club
explain the upcoming 11th annual Midnight Tour...Mayor Richard Sarello from
Oakbrook Terrace explains their first effort putting on a community based car
show...plus more Jerry Bryant.
163.
"TEENS, MOMS, MOTORSPORT...ET AL" We talk to a young man and his mom about his interest in
motorsport and her reactions. Also included is some hydroplane action footage.
164. "A
TRIP TO THE JUNKYARD ACT 1" Trying to help the public understand the value of junkyards, we
take our girls to the Circus Auto Parts facility in
165.
"COMMUNITY CAR SHOW" something new in car shows...a community sponsored affair in
Oakbrook Terrace.
166. "A
TRIP TO THE JUNKYARD ACT 2" Continuation of "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" Part #164.
167.
"CARS 'N JUNK"
We conclude our shows involving the Oakbrook Terrace car show and our trip to
the junkyard.
168. "BIG
TIME DRAG RACING...JETS" Taped on location at Great Lakes Dragaway in
169.
"EVOLUTION OF STREET RODDING...ACT 1" We're covering all four of Strat's
(Chicago area cruisin' spot) Sunday car shows so we decided to show the
evolution of street rodding. This program deals with pre-1949 street rod
efforts.
170.
"HARLEY DRAG RACING AT THE GROVE" Taped on location at Great Lakes Dragaway in
171.
"ENGINES...101 ACT 7" Time for more technology. This show compares flathead, overhead
valve and overhead cam engines.
172.
"DIETER'S CHOPPER & TONE'S VETTE" We look at one of the bikes scheduled to
participate in the 1990 Midnight Tour, and we revisit Tone Zaccari and find out
about his GT-1 racing effort.
173.
"EVOLUTION OF STREET RODDING... ACT 2" Second Sunday car show at Strat's in
1990. This time we look at the 50's cars.
174. "
175.
"STRAT'S EPILOGUE...& ISSUES" Completion of "EVOLUTION OF STREET RODDING...ACT
2", plus a discussion of serious motorsport issues with Tone Zaccari and
"Black Velvet" as presented by Natalie & "The Nuts".
176.
"MOTORSPORTS WITH BOB MCKEE" An interview with a
177.
"MODEL ENGINES WITH GARY CONLEY" Incredible! Gary Conley builds working model V8 engines.
You have to see this to believe it.
178.
"EVOLUTION OF STREET RODDING...ACT 3" This is the third show covering street
rodding at Strat's. This one elaborates on the 60's cars.
179. "THE
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY" A
new board game of interest to motorsport people called "Car Bluff".
180.
"MOPAR MANIA"
We take our girls to the
181.
"CLASSIC CHEVY CRUISERS AT FLUKY'S" An in depth look at a
182.
"EVOLUTION OF STREET RODDING...ACT 4" Part four in our series at Strat's. We
look at 70's cars.
183.
"COMMUNITY CAR SHOW...ACT 2" Our second and final visit of the 1990 season to the Oakbrook
Terrace community sponsored car show.
184.
"FIRST TIME CAR SHOW" We visit McDonald's on
185.
"REAR ENDS...ACT 1" An indepth look at automotive rear ends (i.e. differentials,
banjo housings, axles, posi, etc.).
186.
"REAR ENDS, MOPAR MANIA & STRAT'S" Our explanation of rear ends continues.
Also we had footage left over from Mopar Mania held in Oakbrook Terrace and the
September car show held at Strat's.
187.
"FALL FESTIVAL OF WHEELS...1990" This 8th. annual event held in
188.
"RICOBENE'S CAR SHOW" Classic Customs Unlimited puts on a car show in conjunction with
the grand opening of Ricobene's Restaurant.
189.
"AUTOWORLD RACE CAR SHOW" The first annual all race car car show held at the
190.
"AUTOWORLD RACE CAR SHOW...ACT 2" There were so many great race cars at this event we
couldn't cover all of them in a one hour show...thus, part two. Also included
is a technical piece detailing the difference between two-bolt mains and
four-bolt mains.
191. "
192.
"AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION DESIGNS" An in depth comparative discussion about independent vs.
non-independent suspensions held at Sun Ray Corvette in
193. "
194.
"MINI-CHAMPS & CORVETTE REAR ENDS" Mini-champ racers Bob Cormack, Tom
Cormack and Wally Reitz discuss this form of racing. Also included is a short
piece further explaining automotive rear ends.
195. "WORKING
WITH ALUMINUM" The
girls take a trip to the shop for an explanation of sheet metal working tools
and the role they play in all types of racing applications.
196.
"TWO-STROKE ENGINES...ACT 1" We bring several examples of two-stroke engines into the studio
and begin our discussion on how two-stroke engines operate.
197.
"TRANSMISSIONS" This show takes us to ABC Auto Parts for
a look at automotive transmissions. Also included is an examination of the new
Thunderbird independent rear suspension.
198.
"BENCH RACING WITH DOTTIE & LEE BYERS" We discuss stock car racing with Dottie
& Lee Byers of Dependable Carburetor. Also included is a piece about
various automatic transmission arrangements.
199.
"STOCK CAR RACING WITH BOB PIERCE & RUSS OWENS" 1990 U.M.P. (United Midwest Promoters)
champion, Bob Pierce discusses his plans for the 1991 racing season. Also
included is a trip to a stock car chassis shop to look under the
"skin" of a late model dirt stock car.
200.
"NUMBER TWO HUNDRED" Our 200th anniversary show discusses the omission of
motorsports on network sports news presentations.
201.
"PAUL BRIAN...ALFACORSE 1991 PREVIEW" We discuss the Alfa Romeo racing effort
and Indy car racing in general. Also included is a look at quick-change rear
ends.
202.
"MIDGETS & GO-KARTS AT THE ROSEMONT HORIZON...1991" We go on location to the Rosemont Horizon
to bring you the second indoor U.S.A.C. midget race of the season, along with
the Team USA vs. Team Mexico go-kart race.
203.
"UNDERSTANDING NUCLEAR ENERGY...ACT 1" We invite a representative of the Argonne
National Laboratory into the studio to help us try to understand nuclear
energy.
204.
"BENCH RACING WITH RICH WEGNER" A studio interview with the President of the American
Motorcycle Racing Association.
205.
"LATHROP DINNER INTERVIEWS" Racers from around the country representing various types of
motorsport, get together at a benefit dinner to help the Lathrop Boys &
Girls Club.
206.
"LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 1 ENGINES" We take our video equipment to Gaerte
Engines in
207.
"LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 2 ENGINES" A continuation of show taped at Gaerte
Engines. Act 2 explains crankshafts, connecting rods and pistons.
208.
"LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 3 ENGINES" Back to Gaerte Engines. Act 3 details
cylinder heads, porting and a visit to the dyno room.
209.
"LATE MODEL RACE CARS...LOOSE ENDS" Once again Dottie & Lee Byers join us in the studio to
tie up any loose ends regarding late model race car engines.
210.
"MIDWEST BRACKET BOAT ASSOCIATION" We take our equipment to Jet Boat Specialists in
211. "A
VISIT WITH LARRY MITCH" Owner of a major auto dealership and former Bonneville record
holder. Also included is a hand-carved automobile, a coffin car, and a surprise
visit from Paul Brian.
212.
"LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 4 CHASSIS" Continuing our in depth look at late
model race cars, we take our camera to Mastersbilt Race Cars in Crothersville,
IN, for an explanation of how late model race car chassis's are built.
213.
"LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 5 CHASSIS" We complete our look at Mastersbilt Race
Car chassis's and introduce C.J. Rayburn of Rayburn Race Cars in Whiteland, IN,
to explain his approach to late model race cars.
214.
"LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 6 ENGINES" Continuing our look at late model race
cars from C.J. Rayburn's shop, this episode covers their engine room.
215.
"LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 7 ENGINES/CHASSIS" This episode completes our look at C.J.
Rayburn's engine room and we find out the Rayburn approach to chassis building.
216.
"LATE MODEL RACE CARS...LOOSE ENDS 2" Dottie & Lee Byers join us in the
studio to tie up any loose ends regarding late model race car engines and
chassis's.
217. "THE
IZZO GANG" We invite
Tony & Kerry Izzo to be our studio guests to discuss Tony's past career and
his quest for an unprecedented tenth championship at Santa Fe Speedway.
218.
"RICOBENE'S 1991 CAR SHOW #1" Camera and crew went to Ricobene's Restaurant for the first car
show of the 1991 season.
219.
"OAKBROOK TERRACE 1991 CAR SHOW #1" The first Oakbrook Terrace car show of the season featured
a Mother's Day theme.
220.
"STRAT'S 1991 CAR SHOW #1" Strat's season opener was an all-Corvette show put on by the
National Corvette Restorers Society.
221.
"LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 8 CHASSIS" If you're interested in learning how to set
up a late model race car, this show is for you. We discuss chassis set-up with
late model star Freddy Lofgren and the legendary Tony Izzo.
222.
"LATE MODEL RACE CARS...A
a piece on
car-train racing..
223.
"OAKBROOK TERRACE 1991 CAR SHOW #2" The second Oakbrook Terrace car show focused on drag
racing vehicles and this episode contains several fine examples.
224. "LATE
MODELS, LIMITED LATE MODELS, STREET STOCKS & NIMRODS" We take our equipment to Kankakee
Speedway in
225.
"RIZZA BUICK CAR SHOW" Classic Customs Unlimited held a local car show at the Rizza
Buick dealership on the far south side and we were there to report.
226.
"STREET STOCKS & NIMRODS...A LONGER LOOK" We take our equipment to Kankakee
Speedway in
227.
"STRAT'S 1991 CAR SHOW #2" The second in a series of car shows held at Strat's Restaurant
featured many fine examples of cars from all eras.
228.
"OAKBROOK TERRACE 1991 CAR SHOW #3" The third Oakbrook Terrace car show had an Indy car theme,
along with many other fine examples of automotive technology.
229.
"CHICAGOLAND MGB CLUB" We took our camera and crew to the Drake Oak Brook in
230. "RIZZA
FORD CAR SHOW" Joe
Rizza made his Ford dealership in
231. STRAT'S
1991 CAR SHOW #3"
The August car show held at Strat's Restaurant had many exquisite cars and a
live band to add musical entertainment to the event.
232.
"OAKBROOK TERRACE 1991 CAR SHOW #4" The 4th. Oakbrook Terrace car show featured an Elvis theme
with Elvis impersonators. Also included were Hal & Joyce O'Bryon's
beautiful Star-Lite airplane, a visit with Jan Gabriel and his beautiful
Thunderbird and many other surprises.
233.
"MOPAR MANIA...1991" This show held at the
234.
"RACE TRACK RESURRECTION" We talk to Tony & Kerry Izzo, the new owners of the old
LaSalle Speedway in
235.
"VALVE TRAIN COMPARISON" A look at technical identifications stylishly featured on some
automobiles (OHV, OHC, DOHC) and what it means. We examine valve trains from
overhead valves to double overhead cams. Also included are internal views of
running automobile engines.
236.
"OAKBROOK TERRACE 1991 CAR SHOW #5" The 5th. in a series of Oakbrook Terrace summer car shows
had a pedal car theme.
237.
"STRAT'S 1991 CAR SHOW #4" The last of the 1991 summer car shows held at Strat's Restaurant
had many fine examples of automotive ideas...race cars, a $200,000.00 tow truck
and many more.
238 "7TH. HEAVEN RODS &
CUSTOMS" We took our
equipment to the grand opening of a brand new facility dedicated to the
building of traditional street rods. Also included is a peek at the car show
they held to celebrate their opening.
239.
"HOVERCRAFT"
They're brand new and very cool and travel over land, water, snow or ice.
They're called hovercraft and you don't drive them, you fly them. We teach the
lovely ladies of motorsport how.
240.
"OAKBROOK TERRACE 1991 CAR SHOW #6" The 6th. and last of the Oakbrook Terrace car shows of the
season had a festive Octoberfest theme.
241.
"BILL VENTURINI RACING TEAM" A visit with nationally known stock car champion Bill Venturini,
featuring his entire crew.
242.
"THAT LOOOONG RACE" We took our equipment to the Blackhawk Farms road racing facility
to cover the Chicagoland Sports Car Club's race event. This one was extra
special because the races were three times longer than most events.
243.
"ABATE" A
Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education...studio interview of principles involved in
the ABATE organization dedicated to motorcycle riding safety.
244.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST I" Perhaps the largest car show in the country devoted to one
specific brand...Chevrolet! Part One deals with what it takes to put a show of
this magnitude together.
245.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST II" We try to give you an idea of what there was to see and do at the
Chevy/Vettefest.
246.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST III" We continue our efforts to give you a taste of this 10th.
anniversary of Chevy/Vettefest in
247.
"BILL VENTURINI RACING TEAM...PART 2" Our second visit with Bill Venturini and
crew brought us into the studio where we discuss his 1991 A.R.C.A.
championship, how to garner sponsorship dollars, race car set-up and more.
248.
"ROARING 20'S MOTOR CAR CO." A brand new motor car company in
249.
"SLOT CARS AT JK RACEWAY" World-class slot car racing in
250.
"DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY" "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" goes to a party. It's the 10th.
annual Dependable Christmas party, and we score interviews with some of
251. "C
SPORTS RACING WITH JOHN PAPKE" We take an indepth look at one of the classes comprising amateur
automobile road racing.
252.
"ZOBEL X-MAS" A
peek at Zobel race cars, one of
253.
"MEET OUR PRODUCTION TEAM" Meet the people who help put "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED"
together every week. You'll also hear a blues tune called "Key to the
Highway" by Bobby "Top Hat" Davis and our own Alison Damore,
along with the musicians that compose the excellent music for our show.
254.
"SNOWMOBILE EVOLUTION" We take our crew to
255.
"HINES & LATHROP" We visit the
256.
"WELTMEYER RACING TEAM" A visit with one of the
257.
"DIRT CAR/PAVEMENT CAR COMPARISON" While we were at the Weltmeyer Racing facility (BRK
Racing), we had an opportunity to compare his late model pavement car to Billy
Kuhn's dirt track late model.
258.
"ENGINE BUILDING INNOVATORS" Meet the Hernandez brothers of A.E.I. in
259. "
260. "THE
FINE LINE RACING TEAM"
We travel to
261.
"DESMODROMIC VALVE DUCATIS" How about four-stroke engines without valve springs? They're
called desmodromic valves. We visited M.C.C., a Ducati motorcycle dealer in
262.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST...WINTER 1992" Car show at Donnelly Hall (
263.
"REPLICARS" A
Cobra body manufacturer right here in the Chicagoland area? You bet! Not just
Cobras and not just bodies...everything from Duesenberg's to complete Countach
replicas.
264. "THE
IZZO DILEMMA" Will
the nine-time Santa Fe Speedway late model track champion race in 1992? It's a
tough decision as Tony Izzo also manages Kankakee Speedway and recently
purchased LaSalle Speedway. We catch up with him at the annual "World of
Wheels" car show and try to find out.
265.
"B&V RACING...1992" B&V Racing stands for Bill Venturini. He's the 1991 A.R.C.A.
national stock car champion sporting new colors for 1992. We stop by and have a
look.
266.
"WE'RE GETTING ONE BACK" LaSalle Speedway closed two years ago. We have never seen a race
track reopen after its demise. Tony Izzo is resurrecting this one...we stop by
to see the progress made over the winter.
267. "A
DAY AT THE GROVE...1992" Drag racing is for everyone and we prove it by entering two of
our lovely ladies of motorsport in their personal cars. Also included is a peek
at the elaborate permanent moto-x facility now part of Great Lakes Dragaway.
268.
"RACING ENGINES FOR MARINE USE" We've shown you how to build small block Chevy's for stock
car competition and big block Chevy's for drag racing...this show describes how
these same engines can be built for boat racing.
269.
"MONSTER CARS & THE EASTER BUNNY" Monster cars as in 800 horsepower, 2,300
pound late model dirt racers...we take our camera to Kankakee Speedway to show
you dirt short track racing from a driver's perspective...O' yes, it was Easter
and we had a very special guest.
270.
"FIVE VALVES & FOUR WHEELS" The most valves per cylinder that you can get in any
production engine...Yamaha's FZR1000 motorcycle features five valves per
cylinder. We take a look. Also included are lessons on how to ride the popular
four-wheel ATV's known as Quads.
271. "
272.
"MOTHER'S DAY CAR SHOW...1992" The first Oakbrook Terrace Car Show of the 1992 season. This one
features a Mother's Day theme.
273.
"GRUNDY COUNTY SPEEDWAY...LATE MODELS 1992" Our first look at the fabulous Grundy
County Speedway, a one-third mile, high banked paved oval. Included are
interviews with top late model competitors and action footage.
274.
"MEMORIAL DAY AT THE GROVE...1992" Anybody can drag race...but not this kind of drag racing.
This show focuses on the incredible jet dragsters.
275.
"GRUNDY
276.
"VOLUMETRIC EFFICIENCY" We attempt to explain to our audience what volumetric efficiency
is and how one achieves it. Obviously this one hour show only begins the
discussion.
277.
"FLAG DAY CAR SHOW...1992" The second of a series of summer car shows held in Oakbrook
Terrace. This one features a Flag Day theme.
278.
"RACEWAY PARK...1992" We take our camera and crew to Raceway Park in Blue Island, IL,
to meet the drivers and crews and watch them in action on this one-fifth
semi-banked paved oval.
279.
"RACE COP" We
examine an innovative approach on the part of the Antioch Police Dept. to reach
the youth of their community.
280.
"U.M.P. SUMMER NATIONALS...1992" We travel to LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, IL, to cover the
first race of the U.M.P. Summer Nationals series. Included are interviews with
drivers and action footage. This was our first visit to the newly reopened
one-quarter mile banked clay oval.
281.
"ELECTRIC MODEL BOATS" This show takes us to Fish Haven in
282.
"GAME DAY...MOTORSPORT STYLE" Automotive related games is the theme of the third Oakbrook
Terrace 1992 summer car show schedule.
283.
"OFF-SHORE BOAT RACING...A
284. "MR.
50'S CAR SHOW" A
local level community summer car show with a difference...cash prizes.
Entrepreneur Jerry Kochlic has created a local car show series awarding cash
prizes via show sponsorship. We have a look.
285.
"DRAG RACING...THE LITTLE GUYS" A visit to Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI,
featuring unsponsored and first time drag racers.
286.
"ELVIS CAR SHOW...1992" Oakbrook Terrace car show with an Elvis theme.
287.
"MOPAR MANIA...1992" An all Chrysler products car show held at the base of the
288. "THE
JOY OF MOTORCYCLING"
Is there anything to see while motorcycling in the
289.
"LASALLE
290. "CAR
SHOW WITH A MODEL CAR THEME" Oakbrook Terrace car show featuring a model car theme.
291. "
292.
"SOUTH SIDE RACERS" A neighborhood gathering in Lynwood, IL, showing off the area's
motorsport participants including three off-shore boats, two stock cars, three
drag cars, a midget, and a drag bike.
293.
"SOUTH SIDE CAR SHOW" Our last car show of the 1992 summer car show season. Once again,
we are dazzled by the showing produced in the southern tier of our viewing
area.
294. "A
DAY AT THE GROVE...FALL 1992" We set out to prove, once again, that drag racing is for
everyone. Guess what? From a timid start at the beginning of the show, our
lovely ladies of motorsport all end up making passes topped off by our own
Alison Damore turning a 12.4 at 106 miles an hour!
295.
"TRYLON" A
unique specialty automobile manufacturer in the Chicagoland area. The Trylon
features three wheels and closed cockpit comfort.
296.
"THAT LOOOONG RACE...1992" Coverage of the Chicagoland Sports Car Club's annual fall classic
at Blackhawk Farms featuring amateur road racing in events more than an hour in
length.
297.
"MODEL HOBBY SHOW...1992" We take our camera to America's biggest hobby show featuring
everything from model boats, planes, trains, cars, motorcycles...even rockets!
298.
"HERITAGE CORRIDOR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL" Very cool! We show you how to enjoy what may
be the finest snowmobile trail in
299.
"AUTO BUILDING...HOW THE PROS DO IT" Ever wonder how a complete frame-up auto
restoration is achieved? How about a scratch-built street rod? We show you how
the pros take on these challenges.
300.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST I...FALL 1992" Coverage of the annual mega-show held at
301.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST II...FALL 1992" Vettefest continued. This one shows off cars on display.
302.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST III...FALL 1992" Vettefest continued. This one concludes our look at
Chevy/Vettefest, fall 1992 and includes a look at the swap meet portion of the
show.
303. "
304.
"DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1992 ACT 1" It's the annual Dependable Carburetor
Christmas party attracting racers from all over the Midwest...a great
opportunity to interview some of motorsport's best.
305.
"DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1992 ACT 2" Christmas party continued. This one
features indepth interviews with Dottie & Lee Byers and the Izzo family.
306.
"DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1992 ACT 3" Christmas party continued. The party
moved to the Zobel race car shop behind Dependable Carburetor. We get our first
look at the new Zobel Santa Fe 200 replica four-bar race car. Also included are
interviews taped earlier in the season at Great Lakes Dragaway in
307.
"OPEN WHEEL VS. CLOSED WHEEL COMPARISON" We compare an open wheel Club Formula
Ford to a technically similar, albeit closed wheel, "C" sports racer.
308.
"MEET OUR PRODUCTION TEAM...JAN. 1993" Meet the people who help put
"MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" together every week. You'll also enjoy our
own Alison Damore singing "The Wanderer" performed by
309. "LATE MODEL REAR
SUSPENSION" Join us
as we travel to Tony Izzo's shop and learn about leaf spring rear suspension on
super late model dirt cars. Then it's off to Ace Kolar's to find out about
swing arm designs.
310.
"SUPERSTARS & MONSTER CARS" Meet some of
311.
"FOUR-BAR CAR"
We take our crew to the shop of Fred Lofgren in our quest to learn about the
different types of rear suspension on super late model dirt cars. On this show,
we learn about a four-bar set-up.
312.
"HIGH TECH ENGINE DIAGNOSIS" We visit Target Training Systems and observe the latest high tech
equipment necessary to maintain today's new cars.
313.
"PRESERVING MOTORSPORT'S HERITAGE" We travel to
314.
"PREPARING
315.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST...SPRING 1993" The last Chevy/Vettefest car show held at Donnelly Hall (
316.
"MODEL TRAIN SHOW...1993" Our first look at model railroading.
317.
"ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION...YES OR NO" Should you (or could you) switch your
race car from carburetors to electronic fuel injection?
318.
"PREPARING FOR RACEWAY PARK II" We visit with some of the competitors competing in
different classes and types of racing at Raceway Park to find out how each
prepares for the 1993 season.
319.
"PRACTICE DAY AT LASALLE...1993" Run what ya’ brung...super late models, late models,
street stocks, nimrods, go-karts, midgets, sprint cars, modifieds...an
opportunity to set up your vehicle for the 1993 season.
320.
"LEARNING TO DRIVE STICK SHIFT" Two of our girls, Kim Donahue and Pam Thomas, learn how to
drive stick shift, and we take the opportunity to introduce our audience to
dune buggies.
321.
"CHICAGOLAND SPORTS CAR CLUB" Join us as we learn what is involved in order to participate with
the Chicagoland Sports Car Club from an entry level example to a more extensive
involvement.
322. "JR.
DRAG RACING" We
travel to Great Lakes Dragaway in
323.
"D&D MOTORSPORT" Join us in
324. "PRO
STOCKS & SUPER MODS" Once again, we're back at Great Lakes Dragaway to meet some of
the top competitors in two divisions and watch them in action.
325.
"LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...1993" After more than six years, we return to Lake Geneva Raceway and
are pleasantly surprised by the changes that have taken place. We also meet
some of the folks that participate.
326.
"OUTLAW SUPER STOCKS & SUPER MODS" We look at two divisions of big-time,
show-stopping drag vehicles.
327.
"RAINED OUT AT THE GROVE" Well, we're sort of rained out, but we had a chance to show you
the award ceremonies from 1992 and meet some of the weekend warriors.
328. "OLYMPICS
OF DRAG RACING"
Memorial Day weekend at
329. "
330.
"A.R.T.G.O. RACING & ILLIANA
331.
"GO-KARTS AT
332.
"LASALLE
333. "
334.
"MANTENO GRAN PRIX" A go-kart race held in the streets of
335.
"BUGFEST" Great
Lakes Dragaway is the location...a VW celebration is the subject.
336.
"FORMULA INDYCHAMP" Liquid-cooled snowmobile engine race cars. Join us at Rockford
Speedway in
337. "
338.
"DRIVING DRAGSTERS" The lovely ladies of motorsport go drag racing...focusing on
Alison Damore's dragster passes.
339. "SEA
LIONS" Join us at
the Broken Oar in
340.
"NORTHWEST COMMODORES MODEL BOAT MEET" This episode finds us at the
341.
"JOHN SPANGLER REGATTA" In the previous episode, it was leisurely, slow-going electric
model radio controlled boats. This edition features their alter-ego, high
speed, gasoline outboard powered, lightning fast R.C. model boat competition.
342.
"LAWN MOWER RACING" Just what the title suggests...you have to see this one to believe
it.
343.
"LABOR DAY AT THE GROVE...1993" Big time drag racing competition, including jets,
dragsters, and some monster truck racing.
344.
"LISLE STATION CELEBRATION" Our first summer car show of the 1993 season held in conjunction
with the Lisle, IL annual community celebration.
345.
"HARLEY DRAG RACING...1993" Coverage of the All Harley Drags held at
346.
"WORLD MUSIC THEATER CAR SHOW" Our second and last outdoor car show of the 1993 season. It was
held at the World Music Theater in
347.
"WILMOT SPEEDWAY...1993" Our first visit to this 40 year old dirt track located just over
the Illinois/Wisconsin border, a few miles north of Antioch, IL. Sprint cars,
modifieds, sportsman stocks, mini-sprints and mini-mods are featured.
348.
"DRAG RACING...1993 SEASON END" Our last trip to Great Lakes Dragaway for 1993. Jet cars,
funny cars, pro stocks, outlaw super stocks and much more are featured.
349. "SOUTH
SIDE RACERS...1993"
We highlight a few of the very serious racers located in the southern tier of
our viewing area. Included are off-shore boats, a drag bike, radio controlled
model boats, and Dale Coyne's Indy car.
350.
"CHICAGOLAND CORVAIR ENTHUSIASTS" One of the nation's largest and oldest Corvair clubs is
located in Chicagoland. We meet these folks and examine the Corvair phenomenon.
351.
"SWAP MEET" If
you don't know what a swap meet is or don't think there is anything to see
there, you're in for a surprise. We travel to
352.
"MODEL HOBBY SHOW ...1993" For many folks, this is where motorsport begins. This is our
coverage of
353.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST...FALL 1993" We take our camera to world famous McCormick Place on Chicago's
lakefront to cover the fall 1993 edition of Chevy/Vettefest featuring special
emphasis on the great "SS" versions of the Chevy lineup.
354.
"VW'S & MOFOCO" We take a close look at the wonderful VW Beetle.
355.
"CARPET RACING"
Radio controlled indoor model car racing on a carpet! Also included is a look
at R.C. tractor/truck pulling.
356.
"EVOLUTION OF SNOWMOBILE SUSPENSIONS" An explanation of the way snowmobile
chassis design has changed over the years.
357.
"HARLEY DRAG RACING...SOME LOCAL GUYS" We chat with some
358.
"DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1993 ACT 1" We're going to a party! Join us at the
annual Dottie & Lee Byers Dependable Carburetor Christmas racer party.
Included are interviews with both local and national dirt track stars.
359.
"DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1993 ACT 2" Christmas party continued.
360.
"DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1993 ACT 3" Christmas party continued.
361.
"MEET OUR PRODUCTION TEAM...JAN. 1994" Meet the people who help put
"MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" together every week. Included are interviews
with
362.
"LEGENDS RACING"
Learn about a new form of motorsport called Legends cars. Travel with us to
Apex Racing in New Lenox, IL, and find out about these low cost, high
performance race cars.
363.
"TIRES" An in
depth look at tire construction focusing on the evolution of tire design from
bias ply to steel belted radials.
364.
"SNOWMOBILING IN N. IL" How and where to ride snowmobiles in northern
365.
"LATHROP DINNER...1994" Meet some of
366.
"LET'S GO RACING"
An all race car show held at the Lakehurst Mall in
367.
"OUTASITE RACING TEAM" An in depth look at a prominent
368.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST...SPRING 1994" Coverage of the annual all Chevy extravaganza held at
369.
"SINGING IN THE RAIN" We were rained out of our effort to cover the opening practice
day at LaSalle Speedway, but we made a great show out of it anyway. Included
are pre-season stops at the Seneca Yacht Club, Springbrook Marina and
370. "JR.
DRAG RACING...1994"
We travel to
371.
"MOTO-X AT THE GROVE" Unknown to most in the Chicagoland area, Great Lakes Dragaway, in
addition to being a drag strip also features a fine moto-x course. We have a
look.
372.
"PUTTING YOUR TOYS AWAY" Time to put the snowmobiles away and bring the boats out. We show
you how and reminisce.
373. "
374. "
375.
"POWERED PARACHUTES" This one you'll have to see to believe...a new kind of aircraft
neither airplane or balloon.
376. "FUN
WITH SMALL BOATS"
How to enjoy small "trailerable" boats.
377.
"OAKBROOK TERRACE CAR SHOW #1...1994" After a year's absence, the Oakbrook
Terrace car shows are back and we cover them all beginning with this spring
edition featuring race cars.
378.
"MEMORIAL DAY AT THE GROVE...1994" Memorial Day weekend at Great Lakes Dragaway...jets, funny
cars, wheel stander...and more.
379.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST...SUMMER 1994" The first outdoor Chevy/Vettefest we've attended. Join us
in
380. "A.M.R.A.
HOMECOMING NATIONALS"
Join us and the American Motorcycle Racing Assoc. at Great Lakes Dragaway for
all Harley drag racing.
381. "
382.
"NUCLEAR SHOOT-OUT" A national battle to crown the world's quickest legitimate street
car.
383.
"LATE MODEL DIRT TRACKIN'" We travel to LaSalle Speedway and talk with some of the nation's
top competitors in the late model dirt car ranks. Also included is racing
action footage.
384. "
385.
"OAKBROOK TERRACE CAR SHOW #2...1994" The second Oakbrook Terrace car show of
the 1994 season with a "ladies day" theme.
386.
"I.H.R.A. SUMMER NATIONALS" We focus on top fuel drag racing at the first I.H.R.A. Summer
Nationals held at US 41 International Dragway in
387.
"BRACKET BIKE BASH" Join us at Great Lakes Dragaway as we attempt to explain
motorcycle bracket drag racing.
388.
"BOATS AT HIDDEN COVE" Kind of a car show...except they're boats! We travel to the
Seneca Yacht Club in
389.
"SPARTACUS RACING TEAM" Once again, we visit with the DeSalvo Racing Team to update their
racing effort.
390. "
391.
"DIRT TRACKIN' UPDATE" Our final visit to LaSalle Speedway for the 1994 season. Meet the
competitors and watch some racing action.
392.
"MOPAR MANIA...1994" Chryslers, Plymouths, Dodges...any car made by the Chrysler Corp.
is known as a "Mopar". Join us as we explore some exquisite examples
and seek to find the answer to, "what's a Mopar?"
393.
"OAKBROOK TERRACE ELVIS CAR SHOW...1994" The last Oakbrook Terrace car show of the
season featured an "Elvis" theme.
394.
"LABOR DAY AT THE GROVE...1994" Jets, dunny cars, dragsters, outlaw super stocks, etc...a
Great Lakes Dragaway Labor Day extravaganza...except it started to rain which
cancelled the racing so we took our equipment into the pits and doggedly continued
to interview the brave souls who chose to stand in the rain with us.
395.
"LISLE STATION CELEBRATION...1994" Join us as the town of
396.
"PENNZOIL'S GREAT SUPER RACE" Our final visit at Great Lakes Dragaway of the 1994 season.
Included is an interview with the new owners.
397. "ALL
HARLEY DRAG NATIONALS"
Our second visit with the American Motorcycle Racing Assoc. in the 1994 season.
Join us at US 41 International Dragway.
398. "
399.
"MODEL HOBBY SHOW...1994" Our annual visit to the
400.
"SMITH & WOESSNER RACING TEAM" Meet a first class top fuel Harley-Davidson motorcycle
drag racing team.
401.
"SNOWMOBILE '95"
A snowmobile show similar to car and motorcycle shows, featuring the newest
models and accessories.
402. "LOW
BUCK SNOWMOBILING"
You don't have to have a lot of money to enjoy snowmobiling...we show you how.
403.
"O'HARE STADIUM" Join
us and our guests, Gene Marmor and John Whiteside as we reminisce about the old
O'Hare Stadium...a long-gone motorsport facility.
404.
"AMERICA'S FIRST AUTO RACE...1994" The very first auto race held in America took place on
Thanksgiving Day, 1895, in the city of Chicago. Join us as we travel many of
the same streets used by the first cars as our journey begins in front of the
Museum of Science & Industry and ends in
405.
"LATHROP DINNER PREVIEW" We talk about the 19th. Annual Driver's Recognition Dinner to
benefit the Lathrop Unit of the Boys & Girls Club with our special guest,
Jan Gabriel.
406.
"AMERICA'S FIRST AUTO RACE...1994 PART 2" The return trip from Evanston to the
Museum of Science & Industry over the original course (see show #404
description).
407.
"LEARNING TO RIDE SNOWMOBILES" We find ourselves in
408.
"DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1994 ACT 1" Join us at the annual Dottie & Lee
Byers Dependable Christmas racer party.
409.
"DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1994 ACT 2" More Christmas party.
410.
"CHARGERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB" A look at a club that conducts amateur snowmobile races. They're
the S.C.C.A. of snowmobile racing.
411.
"DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1994 ACT 3" Christmas party continued.
412.
"MEET OUR PRODUCTION TEAM... JAN. 1995" An opportunity to meet all the people who
work to put "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" together each week.
413.
"SNOWMOBILE CLUTCHES" An in depth look at the infinitely variable speed transmissions
used in snowmobiles.
414.
"SNOWMOBILING IN
415.
"SNOWMOBILING IN
416.
"SNOWMOBILE CHASSIS REVIEW" We compare chassis design as it has evolved over the years.
417.
"SNOWMOBILE CLUTCHES...PART 2" We travel to the
418.
"SNOWMOBILE MAINTENANCE" How to change hifax and wear bars.
419.
"SNOWMOBILE POWERED RACE CARS" After winter is over, take the engine out of your snowmobile and
put it in a race car for summer fun.
420.
"MACHINE SHOP BASICS" We travel to Machinecraft in
421.
"SNOWMOBILE SEASON WRAP-UP" This one is a "tip-of-the-hat" to the snowmobile clubs
and land owners that make modern snowmobiling possible.
422.
"MODEL ROCKETS"
We're back at the
423. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST...SPRING
1995" All Chevrolet
and Corvette car show held at McCormick Place on Chicago's lakefront.
424.
"MACHINE SHOP BASICS...PART 2" This trip to Machinecraft in Stone Park, IL, we learn how to
grind a lathe tool bit and look at rotary tables and indexing heads.
425. "THE
BRITISH ARE COMING!"
No, not Redcoats...we're talking about BSA's, Nortons and Triumphs...a look at
the British motorcycle.
426.
"MACHINE SHOP BASICS...PART 3" Our third visit to Machinecraft. This time we learn how to test
metal for hardness, how to drill and tap a hole and more.
427. "
428. "
429.
"KART RACING AT GMC RACEWAY" A look at
430.
"LATHROP DINNER...1995" Annual motorsport charity event benefiting the Lathrop Unit of
the Chicago Boys & Girls Club. Included are interviews with Dale Earnhardt,
Sterling Marlin, Darrell Alderman, Mark Martin, Al DeSalvo and many more.
#431.
"LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...SPRING 1995 II" Our second and final visit of the 1995
season to Lake Geneva Raceway in
#432.
"SUPERCHARGED SHOWDOWN" Hot Rods From Hell and the Chi-Town Supercharged Association are
featured in this event at US 41 in
#433. "
Also included is
an F86 Saber jet fighter from the Korean conflict and we had an opportunity to
enjoy its first flight following restoration.
#434
"SIGNE MOLENAAR MEMORIAL RACE" We travel to Illiana Speedway in
#435
"JOLIET WINNER'S CIRCLE CAR SHOW...1995" The city of Joliet holds its second annual
Winner's Circle car show. See some of the most beautiful vehicles from the
Chicagoland area, including boats, semis and show cars.
#436
"OAKBROOK TERRACE CARFEST...1995" The first Oakbrook Terrace car show of the 1995 season.
This event's theme is Mother's & Father's Day.
#437
"HAPPY HOLLOW RESORT" Travel with us to
#438
"I.H.R.A. SUMMER NATIONALS...1995" We're back at US41 International Dragway in Morocco, IN,
for the I.H.R.A. Snap-On Tools Summer Nationals. This year we focused our
attention on the pro modifieds.
#439
"OAKBROOK TERRACE ELVIS CAR SHOW...1995" The last Oakbrook Terrace Car Show of the
summer season. This one features an Elvis theme.
#440
"ULTIMATE SHOW OF MOTION" The annual Dupage Airport Air Show has been transformed into a
show of motion meaning everything that moves. We look at tanks, cars, boats,
and, of course, airplanes.
#441
"I.H.R.A. JR. DRAGSTER NATIONALS" The first national event for jr. dragsters. The racers
range from 8 to 17 years old and drive half-scale dragsters powered by lawn
mower engines. See how this sport has grown.
#442. "BOATING
FUN ON THE ILLINOIS RIVER" We take you to the
#443.
"PARK HILL PLAZA CAR SHOW...1995" We travel to Orland Park, IL, for the third annual Park
Hill Plaza car show featuring everything from a real 427 Cobra to a 12 cylinder
Ferrari.
#444.
"SPRINT CARS AT WILMOT
#445.
"MOPAR MANIA...1995" A Chrysler product only annual car show held at the
#446.
"LASALLE
#447.
"LISLE DEPOT DAYS" Season-ending car show. We travel to
Lisle, IL, for what has become our summer car show season closing event.
Featured are vintage police cars from several communities.
#448.
"GMC RACEWAY SEASON ENDING CHAMPIONSHIP" Our second visit of the season to this
go-kart racing track located in
#449.
"CHANGE OF SEASONS" A brief look at how to enjoy boating on the Chain 'O Lakes. Then
we provide some tips on how to store your boat for the winter and some encouragement
to drag out the snowmobiles.
#450.
"FUN FORD WEEKEND" US41 International Dragway in
#451.
"RIDING ATV'S" Looking for a place to ride your ATV? We
found it in
#452.
"SNOWMOBILE '96"
Our annual visit to the big snowmobile show held at the Milwaukee State
Fairgrounds. See the latest in snowmobiles, trailers, accessories, etc.
#453.
"WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT" Listen to an expert as
he explains, in detail, the importance of winterizing your boat before storage
for the season.
#454.
"MODEL HOBBY SHOW...1995" Our annual visit to the
#455.
"SNOWMOBILING PREVIEW" We go to
#456.
"SEASON-ENDING ODDS & ENDS" We examine a new inexpensive electronic lap timing device.
Also included is a follow-up on Bill's damaged boat engine.
#457.
"SPONSOR HUNTING"
The world's fastest jet dragster...and no sponsor. We travel to
#458. "
#459. "WEIRD CARS...PART 1" We travel to The Vair
Shop in
#460. "WEIRD CARS...PART 2" Larry Claypool and
friends continue with their off-beat automotive interests. Included are a
Vespa, a Lloyd, a Subaru, a BMW Isetta and more.
#461 "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1995 ACT
1" Our
annual visit to Dottie & Lee Byers racer's Christmas party. Included in
this episode are interviews with John Valle, Walt Taff, Jeff Coon and Stephanie
Prince.
#462. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1995 ACT
2"
Continuation of Dependable Carburetor Christmas party. Included are interviews
with C.J. Rayburn, Billy Moyer, Bob Pohlman, Jay Sparks and Bruce Hogue.
#463. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1995 ACT 3" Conclusion...included are
interviews with Kerry & Tony Izzo, Sr., Terry Strof, Tony Izzo, Jr., Shawn
Sievert, Garrett Slager and Joe Berba.
#464. "SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACING...1996" Snowmobile racing every
Sunday during the winter at Wasz's Marina on Channel Lake in Antioch, IL...we
enjoy their first one in '96.
#465. "RUSTY RUNNERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB" We meet a dedicated group
of snowmobilers working hard to encourage people to participate safely. Also
included is a cursory look at rotary and R.A.V.E. valve two-stroke technology.
#466. "LATHROP DINNER...1996" Meet some of
#467. "SNOWMOBILING ON THE CHAIN O'
LAKES"
Join our lovely ladies of motorsport in
#468. "LATHROP DINNER...1996 PART 2" A follow-up on our show
two weeks ago featuring driver's acceptance speeches, including Jeff Gordon,
Sterling Marlin, Tony Stewart and many others.
#469. "BIKINI CAR WASH" We visit a controversial
business entity in
#470. "A.M.R.A. AWARDS BANQUET...1996" It's the American
Motorcycle Racing Association's annual awards banquet. This one honors the 1995
champions.
#471. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST...SPRING 1996" Our first car show in
1996! It was held at
#472. "SNOWMOBILING EPILOGUE" We take advantage of one
final blast of winter to complete our snowmobile programming for the season.
Included is a look at turbocharged snowmobiles, including a shoot-out, an
all-terrain amphibian (Argo), and more do's and don’ts on how to
snowmobile on the Chain O' Lakes.
#473. "SUN ROOFS & TINTING WINDOWS" Join us at Mr. Kustom in
#474. "LET'S GO RACING...1996" It's an all Race-Car Car Show
designed to show you the new equipment the guys have built over the winter.
It's held annually just before the racing season starts.
#475. "
#476. "CORDOVA DRAGWAY" We take our first look at
Cordova Dragway. It's a dragstrip directly west of
#477. "SPRINT CARS AT
#478. "MATCH RACE MADNESS" It's held at the beginning
of the year at US41 International Dragway in
#479. "ENGINE BUILDING BASICS (INSTALLING A
CRANKSHAFT)" How to assemble an average
350 small block Chevy V-8. This episode deals with installing the crankshaft.
#480. "LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...SPRING
1966"
Summer's almost here because we find ourselves starting the racing season, as
we always do, at Lake Geneva Raceway. Yes, it's a little cold but we covered a
full field of late models, street stocks, sport trucks and legends cars. Also
included is a piece about the Lake Geneva Raceway moto-cross track.
#481. "MUD DRAGS" We travel to
#482. "HARLEY DRAG RACING AT CORDOVA" Our second visit this
year to
#483. "ENGINE BUILDING BASICS (PISTONS, CAM
& HEADS)” Continuation of our small block Chevy engine assembly series.
#484. "LASALLE SHORT TRACK NATIONAL" AMA flat track motorcycle race at LaSalle
Speedway.
#485. "RAY GRAHAM CAR SHOW" Ferraris are featured at
this event created to benefit the Ray Graham Assn.
#486. "
#487. "$5,000 SHOOT-OUT AT LASALLE" Late model dirt cars
compete for $5,000 "to win".
#488. "OLD TIMERS
#489. "
#490. "LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...SUMMER
1996" Our
final trip to
#491. "OAKBROOK TERRACE CAR SHOW JULY
1996" You know it's really
summer when the Oakbrook Terrace Car Shows begin. This one features Tim
Freemans stock car providing an opportunity for kids (and adults) to climb
inside and get their pictures taken.
#492. "BOAT MAINTENANCE TIPS" How to service an
"outdrive" Plus converting an automobile engine to marine use.
#493. "CORVETTE CAR SHOW...1996" Held at Bill Kay
Chevrolet in
#494. "OAKBROOK TERRACE CAR SHOW...AUGUST
1996"
Summer car show with an Elvis
theme. Also includes a look at Bill Wildt's Warbike (world's most powerful
motorcycle).
#495. "EXPLORING THE ILLINOIS RIVER" We take our audience cruisin’ down
the river on a Sunday afternoon a little over an hour from downtown Chicago.
You'll love it.
#496. "SPRINT CAR RACING AT WILMOT
SPEEDWAY...1996" We take in one of
the weekly sprint car programs held at Wilmot Speedway in Wilmot Wisc.
#497. "Mopar Mania...1996" 16th annual all Chrysler
products car show. Held each year in Oakbrook Terrace.
#498. "A SALUTE TO KEVIN RODERICK" Memorial dirt track race
honoring a driver that passed away.
#499. "LISLE CAR SHOW...1996" Last of the summer cars
shows... This one's extra special because it introduces the Annual Chris Schutz
Memorial Award.
#500. "END OF SEASON BOATING" We travel to the
#501. "SHOW OF MOTION" We visit the
#502. "SPONSOR APPRECIATION DAY" A look at how to get and
keep a sponsor. We visit Chuck Pollachucks sponsor appreciation day at GMC
Raceway.
#503." SPARTACUS RACING TEAM...1996" We revisit the Spartacus
racing team and find out about their sponsor hunting successes. Also included
is a Hemi-head explanation.
#504. "BOATING FUN ON THE CHAIN O'
LAKES" We take you on a tour of a portion of
the Chain O' Lakes including Chain O' Lakes State Park, Grass Lake, Lake Marie,
Channel Lake, Bluff Lake and more.
#505. "AUTUMN ON THE ILLINOIS RIVER" Enjoying the
change-of-season with a boat ride on the
#506. "SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACING...ON
PAVEMENT!" We travel to Great Lakes Dragaway to look at this exciting new
sport.
#507. "
#508. CHEVY/VETTE FEST...1996
Coverage of the annual Chevy/VetteFest car show
held at
#509. "SNOWMOBILING DRAG RACING PREVIEW
"96"
We visit Wasz's on
#510. "AMERICAN MOTORS PART 1 " We examine the history of
American Motors and show you some of their cars.
#511. "AMERICAN MOTORS PART 2" We continue our look at
#512. "
#513. "ATV'S FROM BADGERS TO BANSHEES" We look over the Yamaha
ATV line up in anticipation of teaching our girls how to ride.
#514. "LEARNING TO RIDE STICK SHIFT
ATV'S"
As the name implies, we teach Dawn and Peggy how to ride ATV's with manual
transmissions.
#515. "QUADRAJET REBUILD...PART 1" We teach you how to
rebuild and modify the popular Rochester Quadrajet 4 barrel carburetor.
#516. "PROFESSIONAL ENGINE BUILDING...PART
1" The
beginning of a series of programs showing how a professional engine builder
(Book Racing) builds a 406 Chevy.
#517. "SNOWMOBILING ON THE HERITAGE CORRIDOR
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL" Snowmobiling on a trail southwest of
#518
#
#529. "LEARNING TO RIDE" We teach Peggy to ride a motorcycle.
We teach Samantha and Michelle how to ride a stick shift ATV's (also including
is a kart race and Chain o-Lake footage)
#530. "LET'S GO BOATING" We rush the season and go
boating tn the
#531. "PROFESSIONAL ENGINE BUILDING PART
4" Degreeing
a cam and observing a Dyno test.
#532. " SPRINT CARS RAINED OUT" We try to cover the USAC
Sprint cars at LaSalle Speedway but it gets rained out. We view the Lathrop Dinner footage.
#533. "STARVED ROCK
ADVENTURE...HOUSEBOATS" We learn how to skipper a houseboat and explore
the Starved Rock portion on the
#534. "NITROUS OXIDE & SPARTAGUS
RACING" We examine the 1997 Spartacus racing team and detail Nitrous
oxide and how it works.
#535. "
#536. "STARVED ROCK ADVENTURE...WAVERUNNERS
ETC..." We go back to the Starved Rock portion of the
#537. "STARVED ROCK NATIONAL AMA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP" Short Track race at LaSalle Speedway...1997
#538. "SEGQUIN SERVICES CAR SHOW" Summer car show to benefit Sequin Services.
#539. "
#540. "RAY GRAHAM CAR SHOW...1997" Car show featuring
Ferrari's and even an Allard.
#541. "
SHOW" All Corvette car show held
at the College Square Mall in Lisle, IL
#542. "SUPER KARTS RAINED OUT" We visit
#543 "RT. 66 CARE SHOW" We travel to
#544. "KARTS, CUPS & MIDGETS" We take you to the R.A.
Adams Championship Oval Track Series held every other Sunday at Lake Geneva
Raceway featuring Karts, Mini-Cup cars, and Midgets.
#545. "BILL KAY CORVETTE SHOW" 9th Annual All
Corvette Show. Features a piece on
knock off wheels.
#546. "ENJOYING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT" Here is how to pull
skiers, tubers, and knee boards with them.
#547. "PICKING A BOAT" We talk to people about
the boats they have and why they picked them.
#548. "HIGH FLYERS" Peggy, one of our Lovely
Ladies of Motorsports, learns how to pilot a Powered Parachute. Yes, on her own,
and with no previous experience. You have to see this one to believe it.
#549. "ROYAL STAR SHOW & SHINE" We take you to the first
Annual Yamaha Royal Star Show & Shine at Ricks Yamaha in
#550. "
#551. "LISLE CAR SHOW...1997" Last of the summer car
shows. This one features the 2nd Annual Chris Schutz Award.
#552. "THUNDER ON THE RIVER" We travel to
#553. "HOW TO WATER SKI" We teach one of our girls
how to water ski and you learn along with her.
#554. "SNOWMOBILE WATERCROSS" Snowmobiles racing on open
water. You have to see it to
believe it.
#555. "HOW TO SLALOM SKI" We teach you how to
slalom ski.
#556. " BOATING ON THE
#557. "RED BUD MOTORCROSS" We travel to Buchanan
#558. "BOATING WHEN YOU SHOULDN'T" We try to take you boating
on
#559. "IT'S 406 TIME (PART 1)" We remind you how to
winterize a boat and we begin the engine swap (replacing the 350 in Bill's boat
with a 406).
#560. " IT'S 406 TIME (PART 2)" We complete installation
of the 406 in Bill's boat and try it on the
#561. "DRASTIC PLASTIC" We check out a fuel altered, also
included is a brief look at an alcohol funny car.
#562. "CUSTOM HARLEYS AND MORE" We look at the work of a
custom Harley builder. We also have
news about the new Rt. 66 Drag Strip and some snowmobiles on water action
footage.
#563. "GATHERING AT THE ROCK (PART 1)" We attend the 102nd
anniversary of
#564. "GATHERING AT THE ROCK (PART 2)" Continued from #563.
#565. "TOYS FOR TOTS...1997" 20th annual toys for tots
motorcycle parade.
#566. "TOYS FOR TOTS PARTY...1997" Coverage of the Annual Toys
for Tots party held at the
#567. "SYCAMORE TRAIL" We check out the snowmobile trail west of
#568. "SNOWMOBILING AT DOCKSIDE MARINE" We traveled to Dockside
Marine in
#569. "#83 MOTORSPORTS...PT. 1" We take a look at a Chicagoland
based race team eyeing the 1998 ARCA title. From their dirt track roots to their
NASCAR goals we inquire.
#570. "#83 MOTORSPORTS...PT. 2" We take a look at a Chicagoland
based race team eyeing the 1998 ARCA title. From their dirt track roots to their
NASCAR goals we inquire.
#571. "SNOWMOBILING IN WHITEWATER" First snowmobile program of the
season...with snow! We show you how
to go snowmobiling in
#572. "22nd ANNUAL NATIONAL DRIVING
CHAMPIONSHIP RECOGNITION DINNER” The annual charity dinner
benefitting the Cotter unit of the Chicago Boys & Girls Club.
#573. "RETURN TO WHITEWATER” We take you back to
#574. "WORLD OF WHEELS...1998" Coverage of the 1998
version of
#575. "CHANGING OIL" Why it's important and how
to do it. Also included is an
update on the progress of the DeSalvo's Pro Stock truck.
#576. "MID-WINTER ROCK" No it's not "Rock & Roll"
it's a return visit to "The Rock" site of
#577. "TURBONIQUE" A look at the history and
a taste of the technology of a fascinating engine design.
#578. "WEIRD CARS 3" We check out a Tatra, a
Trabant and a strange little Italian car based on a Fiat.
#579. "LEGANCY CARS” A brand new form of oval
track stock car. 3/4 the size of
full size stockers and sporting four cylinder Mazda engines. They promise to dramatically reduce the
cost of stock car racing. We take a
look.
#580. "SUMMER'S COMING" A trip to the
#581. "LETS GO RACING" Our coverage of the 1998
version of the annual race car show held at the Lakehurst Mall in
#582. "
#583. "DWARF CARS” We took another approach to
reducing the cost of racing. Small
cars with the appearance of early hot rods powered by motorcycle engines.
#584. "THE VINCENT!" We try to do a show aimed
at preparing you for the boating season and we end up doing a show about the
classic Vincent motorcycle.
#585. "TRIMMING A POWER BOAT" We show you the four
different ways power boats are propelled and explain the most popular are
trimmed.
#586. "POWDER COATING" We show you how powder
coating is done.
#587. "JC WHITNEY CAR SHOW" We travel to LaSalle
#588. “WAVERUNNERS & SUPER JETS" We have a day of fun on
the water with Yamaha Waverunners & Super Jets!
#589. "
#590. "BUICK CAR SHOW" An "all Buick" car show.
#591. "
#592. "
#593. "GRAHAM CAR SHOW 1998" Car show held to benefit
#594. "PEAT MONSTER" Drag racing in mud!
#595. "CRUISIN' 66" A car show held on a piece of historic
Rt. 66.
#596. "ROYAL STAR II" The second annual Royal
Star Show & Shine. All Yamaha
Royal Star motorcycles and their enthusiasts gathering to enjoy their mutual
interest.
#597. "BILL KAY 1998" Annual Corvette Car Show
put on by the Windy City Corvette Car Club. It was held at Bill Kay Chevrolet in
#598. "KING OF
#599. "MIKE'S MUFFLER CAR SHOW" We travel to
#600. "WESTMONT SUMMERFEST" We travel to
#601. "JR. DRAGSTERS 1998" We revisit the jr. drag racing phenomenon
at Great Lakes Dragaway.
#602."HIDDEN COVE 1998” We
travel to Seneca Il to find out what is the most compelling thing able the
#603. "
#604. "LISLE CAR SHOW 1998" We make our annual visit
to the town of
#605. "GRAND BOWL CAR SHOW" We check out Grand Bowl's
first attempt at a car show.
Included is Richard Petty's stock car.
#606. "WATERCROSS" Annual snowmobile
watercross. This year it was moved
to Lambs Farm and we concentrate on the oval races. That's right... snowmobiles on open
water, racing in an oval configuration.
#607. "PROPELLERS" A technical look at boat propellers.
#608. "DESALVO TRUCK" A look at the next generation of the
DeSalvo Spartacus racing team...
Thier Pro Stock Truck!
#609.
"RAINED OUT"
With the Motorcross we were supposed to cover rained out, we spent the day
getting folks excited about the upcoming snowmobile season.
#610.
“FALL BOATING” We
try to encourage folks to enjoy boating in the fall. Most people put their boats away too
soon. Also included is a comparison
of the four popular ways of powering recreational boats (outboard, I/O, Inboard
& Jet)
#611.
“CHICAGO RIVER” We brave the waters of Lake Michigan in November to take you on an
architectural tour of downtown
#612. BOAT
WINTERIZING” We
travel to Ericson Marine in Algonquin IL to put the boat away for the winter.
#613.”LOCKHART” We take a close look at Gerry Lockhart,
the man responsible for the Navy Pier Rod & Custom show.
#614.
“HOMETOWN” The
town of
#615.
“ROCK “98 PART 1" Our annual “gathering at the rock” to celebrate
#616.
“ROCK ‘98 PART 2" Our annual “gathering at the rock” to celebrate
#617.
“TOYS FOR TOTS ‘98" Our annual coverage of the motorcycle parade held each year the
first Sunday in December. This
event is held to provide toys for needy children on Christmas.
#618.
“PAUL BRIAN”
We visit with an old friend of MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED, Paul Brian. Among other things, we talk about his
involvement with the Chicago Auto Show.
#619 - 669
#670.
"TOYS FOR TOTS '99" We cover the 1999 edition of the annual "Toys for Tots"
Motorcycle Parade.
#671.
"SNOWMOBIL SAFETY" We travel to
#672.
"MSU PARTY" We
hold a little party for Motorsports Unlimited production team. Also included
are interviews with Jan Gabriel & Paul Brian.
#673."BOATING
SAFETY" We visit the Coast Guard at
#674.
#675.
"WEIRD CARS 4" We make our annual pilgrimage to
"The Vair Shop" in Frankfort, IL to see what kind of weird cars
proprietor Larry Claypool has acquired since our last visit. This year it was
two Russian built ZAZ's and an Italian Maltipla.
#676.
"SNOWMOBILE 2000" Our first snowmobile program of 2000. We take you to the I&M
Canal and meet some snowmobilers. Also included is a piece about Joe Scarlatta
and musical piece we recorded at the "party" a couple of weeks ago
and didn't have time for.
#677.
"WORLD OF WHEELS '99" We cover the 38th annual World of Wheels Car Show held in
#678.
"LOOKING FOR SNOW" We travel to Northen
#679. "SS
& SPORTSMEN PREVIEW" We travel to
#680.
"ILLIANA & PHOENIX" We take a ride to Illiana Motor Speedway in
#681.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST SPRING 2000" We cover the first Chevy/Vettefest of the new millennium.
#682. NITROUS
OXIDE" A closer look
at how Nitrous Oxide works.
#683 -704
#705.
"MIKE'S MUFFLER 2000" Our coverage of the third annual Mike's Muffler Car Show in
#706.
"WILL
#707.
"DESALBO 2000" It's
time to catch up with the Spartacus Racing Team and update you on their Pro
Stock Truck effort.
#708.
"BERWYN 2000" Our coverage of the annual Rt. 66 car
show held on
#709.
"LISLE 2000" Our
coverage of the annual Lisle Car Show featuring the Chris Schutz Award.
#710. "JC
WHITNEY 2000" Our
coverage of the annual JC Whitney car show in
#711. "
#712.
"LAKE MICHIGAN BOATING" We show you how to go boating on the southern tip of
#713. "AL
& KEN" We visit informally with Al Fierke &
Ken Hanna. These are the men that created Chevy/Vettefest nearly twenty years
ago.
#714.
"DYNODOMRACING.COM" We check out the car collection of "Chicago Wise Guy"
competitor Dominic.
#715.
"ALL-PRO CAR SHOW" Chris DeSalvo decides to hold a car show to publize hos new
location in
#716. RISKY
BUSINESS UPDATE" We
travel to
#717. "HOLLEY REBUILD UPDATE #1" Ram
Air Research show us how to rebuild a Holley
Double Pumper
four barrel.
#718.
"HOLLEY REBUILD UPDATE Pt. #2" Ram Air
Research show us how to rebuild a Holley Double Pumper for barrel (cont.)
#719.
WINTERIZING 2000" Time to winterize you're boat... We take
you to
#720.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST FALL 2000" Coverage of the annual all Chevy Car Show at
#721.
"ROCK PT. #1 2000" Our annual pilgrimage to the
"Rock". It's the place where
#722.
"ROCK 2000 Pt. #2 Our annual pilgrimage to the
"Rock". It's the place where
#723.
"TOYS FOR TOTS 2000" Coverage of the 23rd annual Toys for Tots
Chicagoland motorcycle parade.
#724.
"TOP 10" The Chicago
Wise Guys demonstrate what the word "brotherhood" means.
#725. "
#726.
"LOOSE ENDS" We
finished off the year 2000 (and the millennium) by using up all the unused
footage shot during the year. We also announce our website pland for the new
millennium.
#727.
"CLAYPOOL 2001" For
our first show of 2001 we visit Larry Claypool at the Vair Shop. He always has
interesting stuff to look at and this time was no exception. First it was a
look at his new Skoda then The Hudson Club stopped by with three cars. Finally
we talked Crosley's including the "tim engine".
#728.
"CLAYPOOL SNOWMOBILING" While we were at Larry
Claypool's Vair Shop, (see last weeks show) we decided to take advantage of the
fact that his neighbor had a snowmobile and was willing to let us use it to
teach the girls.
#729.
"MSUTV.COM" We
show people how to use our new website designed by Ric Chappetto and
YourPrivateNet.com
#730.
"WORLD OF WHEELS 2001" We cover the 39th annual World of Wheels car show.
#731.
"PHOENIX 2001" We
travel to
#732.
"GARAGE" We
visit a normal "everyman" garage to show you where to fine work that
you see at the local car shows really comes from.
#733.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST SPRING 2001" Our coverage of the spring 2001 Chevy/Vettefest at
#734.
"WHAT'S COOL IN CARS TODAY" We rounded up a group of teenagers to find out what they're
looking for in cars today. Also included is an update with artist Paul Bond.
#735.
"LETS GO RACING 2001 Pt. #1" Our coverage of the annual All Race Car Show held at the Original
Outlet Mall in Kenosha.
#736.
"LETS GO RACING 2001 Pt. #2" Coverage of the annual All Race Car Show held at the Original
Outlet Mall in Kenosha, WI.
#737.
"MOPAR SWAP MEET" Coverage of the 9th
annual all Mopar swap meet put on by the River Valley Mopar Club and held at
South Oak Dodge in Matteson, IL
#738.
"SYCAMORE RACERS" We chat with a couple of Sycamore Speedway racers about the
upcoming season.
#739.
"WPC CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET" We cover a car show & swap meet this is hosted by a Mopar
club and takes place at a Mopar dealer but is open to all brands.
#740. "JC
WHITNEY SPRING 2001"
We travel to
#741.
"CAR HAPPENING" An informal car gathering at Chris
DeSalvo's All-Pro Performance in Lockport, IL is turning into a fine car show.
It's a different approach, a car show without judging or awards and it works
extremely well. A fun day without the pressure of competition. We take a look.
#742.
"LAKE GENEVA 2001" Our annual visit to Lake Geneva Raceway yields plenty of action.
#743.
"R-RIDES CAR SHOW" Our annual visit to Valparaido IN for the Northern Indiana
Cruisers (R-Rides) first car show of 2001.
#744.
"LUDA INDY REPORT"
#745."US
CLASS NATIONAL PREVIEW" We bring Alex Denysenko into the studio to explain his upcoming
drag racing program at Byron Dragway.
#746.
"RON KAMMES PRO MOD" We check out a first class national level locally based Pro Mod
team.
#747.
"JOLIET 2001"
We travel to
#748.
"CROSSROADS" We
travel to the intersection of I 80 & Rt. 47 to illustrate the significance
of these crossroads to the motorsport community. Includes a visit to Grundy Co.
Speedway,
#749.
#750.
#751.
#752.
#753.
#754.
#755.
#756.
#757.
#758.
#759.
#760.
#761.
#762.
#763.
"FIERORAMA 2001" We take an in-depth look at the ill-fated
Pontiac Fiero by attending "Fierorama 2001". It's an event created by
the Northern Illinois Fiero Enthusiasts.
#764.
"COUNTRY CLUB HILLS" We cover the second car show attempted by Country Club Hills. It
was a beautiful day and an excellent show but we covered it with a heavy heart
because it was only five days after the
#765.
"INDIAN" We
visit a motorcycle shop in Arlington Hts. IL that handles the new
"Indian". That's right, after a many decade absence from the
motorcycle marketplace the proud name of Indian is back... We take a look.#766.
"V FIERI vs. KIT COBRA" We compare two great "Hot
Rods". A Corvette powered Fieri vs. a Big Block powered kit Cobra.
#767.
"SKIPS SWAP MEET" We travel to Lake
County Fairgrounds in
#768.
"CHEVY/VETTEFEST" Our coverage of the
20th annual Chevy/Vettefest car show.
#769.
"SPONSORSHIP" We visit ABC Auto Parts in
#770.
"ELECTRONIC ENGINE MANAGEMENT" We visit ABC
Auto Parts in
#771.
"ROCK ONE 2002" This
is part one of our 2001 Thanksgiving day visit to the place where American
motorsport began... "The Rock". It's a piece of granite with a bronze
plaque on it identifying the place where
#772.
"ROCK TWO 2001" This
is part two of our 2001 Thanksgiving day visit to the place where American
motorsport began ... "The Rock". It's a piece of granite with a
bronze plaque on it identifying the place where
#773.
"ROCK THREE 2001" This is part three of our 2001 Thanksgiving Day visit to the place
where American motorsport began... "The Rock". It's a piece of
granite with a bronze plaque on it identifying the place where
#774.
"TOYS FOR TOTS 2001" Coverage of the annual Chicagoland Toys for Tots Parade. This one
(2001) we covered from the standpoint of a participant. We started at the toy
store.
#775.
"ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION V8 FIERO" Motorsports Unlimited cameraman Chuck
Itzenthaler decided his V8 Fiero needed electronic fuel injection. We decided
to follow the progress along. This episode details the beginning of the
project.
#776.
"CABIN FEVER 2002" The first car show of the 2002 season. Held at
#777.
"TFT WRAP-UP 2001" We review the 2001 Chicagoland
Toys for Tots Parade with event originator ‘Animal’ & the current event organizers.
#778.
"CHUCK'S FIERO" Part
of our continuing saga about installing electronic fuel injection on Chuck's V8
Fiero.
#779.
"WORLD OF WHEELS 2002" Our coverage of the 40th
#780.
"CLAYPOOL 2002" Our
#781.
"WISE GUYS FEB 2002" A preview of the 2002 Chicago Wise Guys' season.
#782.
"VETTEFEST 2002"
Coverage of the Spring edition of Chevy/Vettefest 2002!
783 - 807
#808.
“CROWN POINT
#809.
“JC WHITNEY 2002"
#810.
“TRACTORS 2002
#811.
“MILLER BEACH 2002" We return to
#812.
“CHUCK’S FIERO CONCLUSION” We conclude our series following our cameraman Chuck
Itzelthaler’s Corvette powered Fiero project. Also included is Toys for
Tots check presentation and an interview with Doctor Joe.
#813.
“SUPERCAR COMPARISON” We compare three great, though completely different, high
performance cars. John Platania’s 600 hp ZL1 Camaro!
#814.
“THAT LOOOONG RACE” 2002
#815. “6
SEC. CHRIS DESALVO”
#816. “CHEVYVETTE FEST FALL 2002 Coverage
of the Fall Edition of the Chevy-Vette Fest 2002. This one may have been the
best yet. It was rich in historic muscle cars.
#817.
“ROCK 1 2002"
Our annual pilgrimage to the “Rock”. This is the monument that
marks the location of the start & finish of
#818.”
ROCK PART 2” Our
annual pilgrimage to the Rock.
#819.”ROCK PART 3" Our annual
pilgrimage to the Rock.
#820.
“TFT #1 2002 Our
coverage of the 25th Annual Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle
Parade.
#821 “TFT
#2 2002 Our coverage of
the 25th Annual Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade. This
episode shows the ‘behind the scenes work”.
#822
“TFT #3 2002 Our
coverage of the 25th Annual Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle
Parade. This episode (as in Part 2) shows the ‘behind the scenes
work’.
#823
#824.
“FOAM CUTTING 2003" - Program shot originally in 1989. Program #109 shows you how to cut
styrofoam for many applications.
#825.
“SUPERCHARGED ‘91 CAMARO”
#826.
“WORLD OF WHEELS 2003" Coverage of the 41st Annual World of Wheels car show.
#827.
“DESMODROMIC VALVES 2003"
Brought back from
11 years ago, Bill explains the technology.
#828. “WISE
GUYS 2003" A visit with the Chicago Wise Guys and a
look at their upcoming 2003 season.
#829
“THE FAMOUS CUP SHOW -VOLUMETRIC EFFICIENCY” Originally titled “Volumetric
Efficiency” when first aired 10 years ago. After it aired we became aware
that everyone was calling it “the cup show”. Bill uses styrofoam
cups to illustrate engine configuration and explains how numbers of cylinders
and their arrangement relate to an engine’s ability to be efficient and
perform well in vehicle use.
#830.
“CAR SHOW ALERT” The 2003 summer car show season is approaching and we visit with
the promoters of the first ones. Included is JC Whitney, Mundelein &
Joliet.
#831"
CHEVEY VETTE FEST SPRING 2003"
#832
“HIGH FLYERS 2003" Originally taped in the summer of 1997. Could someone without any
previous flying experience learn to fly an aircraft in one day? Motorsports own
Peggy O’Donnell volunteered.
#833.
“CONLEY ENGINES 2003" We reach back almost 13 years ago for the material in this show.
Originally aired in August of 1990, it details the work of miniature engine
artist & engineer Gary Conley. Included is a look at his fully operational
four strike V8 that fits in the palm of your hand.
#834 USED
PARTS Finding replacement
parts with ABC Auto Parts.
#835. FIERO
REBODY A visit with V8 Archie shows us what can be done to go from ordinary
to extra-ordinary with replacement body panels.
#836
“Learning to Rider” originally taped 1997
#837
“THE JOY OF MOTORCYCLING 2003"
#838.
“JC WHITNEY SPRING 2003"
#839.
“BLARNEY ISLAND 2003" originally taped 1987
#840. “
#841.
“TOYS FOR TOTS MAY 2003"
#842.
#843.
“EAA 260 PANCAKE BREAKFAST”
#844.
“CROWN POINT 2003"
#845. “
#846. “
#847.
#848.
#849.
#850.
“ILLIANA JULY 2003"
#851.
“DESALVO CRUISE NIGHT”
#852. “
#853.
“COUNRTY CLUB HILLS 2003"
#854.
“WORTH CAR SHOW 2003"
#855.
“BILL KAY 2003"
#856.
#857.
“ADOPT A COP SHOW 2003"
#858.
#859.
“MIDGETS 2003"
#860.
“ROCHELLE 2003"
#861.
“WISE GUYS 2003 PART 1" We catch up with the “Chicago Wise Guys” at Great
Lakes Dragaway (DaGrove) in
#862.
“WISE GUYS 2003 PART 2" This is part 2 of our story about the “Chicago Wise
Guys” at Great Lakes Dragaway (Da Grove” in Union Grove, Wisc. This
“door slammer” match race group continues to dazzle. Just a few
years ago everyone was trying to be the first to break 200 mph and get into the
6's. Today they’ve got 4 cars in the 6's, at over 200 mph, and several
more knocking on the door.
#863 “
#864.
“GRAFFITI GOLD
2003" It’s the annual Joe Bellel extravaganza “Graffiti
Gold”. Joe is Skip’s Fiesta and his events always live up the
legend of “Skip’s”. The 2003 effort was no exception. In
addition to a great car show featuring the most unusual street rod we’ve
ever seen... an Edsell... There was a terrific swap meet.
#865.
FIERORAMA 2003 All
Fieros! The annual NIFE event, that’s the Northern Illinois Fiero
Enthusiasts. Stock Fieros, modified Fieros, even convertible Fieros (they never
made one).
#866.
“JC WHITNEY FALL 2003" We close the summer car show season with the fall edition of the
annual JC Whitney Car Show.
#867.
“TRACTORS 2003"
#868.”
#869
#870.
“SKIP’S SWAP MEET NOV 2003"
#871.
“CHEVY-/VETTE FEST FALL 2003"
#872.
“ROCK 1 2003"
#873.
“ROCK 2 2003"
#874.
“ROCK 3 2003"
#875.
“TFT 1 2003"
#876.
“TFT 2 2003"
#877.
“TFT 3 2003" Part
3 of our coverage of the annual “Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle
Parade”. This episode winds things up.
#878.
“AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS” We take our first look at automatic transmissions. After 16 years
of looking, we finally found some folks that not only understands automatic
transmissions but can explain them too.
#879.
“POLAR BEAR 2004" We take you on the annual Polar Bear motorcycle run held each year
on New Years Day. It was all new to us and try to help you understand.
#880.
“WORLD OF WHEELS 2004" We take you to the 42nd Annual World of Wheels car
show.
#881.
“ENGLISH WHEEL”
This show is about a new stock car series utilizing old or replica NASCAR stock
cars. While covering this story we discovered the organizer had metal working
skills. He demonstrated “English Wheel” techniques and brought in
an associate to show paintless dent removal.
#882.
“BRIDGEVIEW SPORTS DOME” We check out the sire of a new car show. It’s called the
Bridgeview Sports Dome and it’s just been acquired by the town of
#883.
“CLAYPOOL 2004"
Our annual visit to the Claypools. This year’s weird cars include a
Talbo, an Austin Cooper Mini, a new BMW mini, a Riley and a Velorex.
#884.
“VETTE/FEST SPRING 2004 “ The final car show of the 2003/2004 winter car show season.
#885.
“ILLINOIS RIVER NOSTALGIA 2004" We turn back the calendar to August 1995 to remind you
that it’s time to get your boat ready for the upcoming 2004 boating
season. This program originally shot in 1995 shows you how to enjoy the
#886. “
#887.
“DOCTOR & THE COBRA” We put two shows together that are unrelated. First it’s a
driving impression of the new Ford Mustang Cobra (supercharged) then it’s
off to TFT Doctor, Doc Joe for some important information about smoking and
heart trouble for men.
#888.
“PANCAKE BREAKFAST REVISITED 2004"
#889.
“GT40" We
travel to
#890. “JC WHITNEY SPRING 2004" Our
coverage of the first outdoor summer car show of the 2004 season. It’s
the Spring edition of the semi annual JC Whitney car shows.
#891.
“DOME MAY 2004"
Our coverage of the first car show in the Bridgeview Sports Dome.
#892.
“FATHER’S DAY NOSTALGIA” Taped 10 years ago, June 18th, 1994. It was the
first Joliet Fathers’ Day Char Show.
#893.
“BOATS AT STIRN’S MARINE” We take you to Stirn’s Marine in Aurora ILL to check
out that’s new in boats for 2004. Also included is a peek at a local F1
boat racer and another visit with one of the areas top drag boat racers. (Yes,
we have footage of both in action.)
#894.
“TIRES RETROSPECT” A re-crafted version of MSU #363. Basically an explanation of
tire construction.
#895 “
#896.
“ASM @ US41 JUNE 2004" The American Street Machines Car Club holds a dragstip outing at
US41 in Morocco IN.
#897.
“CROWN POINT 2004" The 28th annual regional Streeters Car Show held in
#898.
“MUNDELEIN 2004" The monthly “cruise night” call “Park on
Park” held in
#899.
“GREEN RIBBON 2004" A very special show covering the efforts of Chicagoland bikers
riding for a great cause. It’s the second annual Green Ribbon Motorcycle
Rally. Created by the cousin of Cheer’s star George Wendt (Norm), we were
pleased to welcome George Wendt to
#900.
“JOLIET 2004" Our
annual coverage of the Joliet Fathers’ Day Car Show. This one included
Mud Bog competition and Motocross Free Style.
#901.
“GEARJAMMER 2004" Our annual coverage of the Gearjammer Car Show in Grayslake
#902.
“DRAGON BOATS” A
new adventure with Broadway Bob. We spend the day with Broadway Bob at Great
Lakes Dragaway (Da Grove)
#903.
“BOB @ DA GROVE” We spend the day with Broadway Bob at Great Lakes Dragaway (Da
Grove)
#904.
“LPSB 2004" We
cover the second annual Lincoln Park
Savings Bank car show. This one is right in the heart of the north side
of
#905. “
#906.
“FRANKLIN PARK 04" It’s the annual
#907.
“WORTH 2004"
#908.
“BILL KAY 2004"
It’s the annual Bill Kay “all Corvette” car show.
#909.
“RETRO ON ROSCOE” Our first look at an annual event called “Retro on
Roscoe”. It’s a charming part of the north side of
#910.
“ST. LAURENCE 2004" Our first look at an annual car show held in
#911. “
GRAFFITI GOLD 2004"
Annual Skip’s car show held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in
#912. “
#913.
“IGGY’S 2004" A motorcycle gathering at a popular
#914.
“JC WHITNEY FALL 2004"
#915. “WISE GUYS 2004" We check out 2004 Chicago Wise
Guy’s activities including crowning a new champion!
#916.
“TRACTORS 2004"
#917.
“SKIP’S SWAP MEET 2004" We travel to Grayslake
#918.
“POLAR BEAR REMINDER” We rework the January 1, 2004 coverage of the annual Polar Bear
Ride. We wanted to remind everyone that the New Year’s Day event is just
around the corner. We also wanted to present it as a tribute to the late
Sidecar Jack Wheeler. Sadly he last his life in a truck accident in October of
2004. This program was the last thing Jack did with Motorsports Unlimited and
we thought it a fitting tribute.
#919.
“VETTEFEST FALL 2004" We cover the fall edition of
Chevy/VetteFest at world famous
#920.
“YENKO SPORTCAR CLUB” Something special at the fall 2004 edition
of Chevy/Vette fest. A display of supercars by the Yenko Sportcar Club. We
decided to devote an entire show to them.
#921. “Rock
Part 1 2004” Our annual gathering at the
“Rock”. The “Rock” is a monument on
#922.
“Rock Part 2 2004"
#923.
“Toys for Tots Part 1 2004" Part 1 of our annual coverage of the “Chicagoland Toys for
Tots Motorcycle Parade”. This year we try a helmetcam for the first time.
#924.
“Toys for Tots Part 2 2004" Part 2 of our annual coverage of the “Chicagoland Toys for
Tots Motorcycle Parade”. This year we try a helmetcam for the first time.
#925. “ Odds
and Ends from 2004"
We needed to tie up some loose ends from 2004. First, an update on
Chuck’s Fiero, Second, Jeannine’s Monte Carlo at Chevy/Vette fest.
Third, a little bit about the annual gathering of
#926.
#927. “I
& M Canal # 2 2005" originally taped in 1992
#928.
“Snowmobiling in
#929. “World
of Wheels 2005" Our
annual coverage of the World of Wheels Car Show.
#930.
“Sailing with Samantha” Samantha’s adventures in
for the
#931.
“Learning to Ride Snowmobiles” originally taped in 199
#932.
“Motorcycling Rediscovered #1” - First episode in a series detailing Bill’s
rediscovery of the joy of motorcycling. Not exactly rediscovering rather,
discovering a new way to enjoy riding. After years of racing motorcycles and
the realization that age crept up on him and racing was no longer possible he
dropped out of bikes thinking his biking days were over. Guess what? At age 61
he found touring! This series reveals what he discovered.
#933.
“Motorcycling Rediscovered #2”
Second episode in a series detailing
Bill’s rediscovery of the joy of motorcycling. Not exactly rediscovering,
rather, discovering a new way to enjoy riding. After years of racing
motorcycles and the realization that age crept up on him and racing was no
longer possible he dropped out of bikes thinking his biking days were over.
Guess what? At age 61 he found touring! This series reveals what he discovered.
#934.
“MOTORCYCLING REDISCOVERED #3" Third episode in a series detailing Bill’s
rediscovery of the joy of motorcycling. Not exactly rediscovering, rather,
discovering a new way to enjoy riding. After years of racing motorcycles and
the realization that age crept up on him and racing was no longer possible he
dropped out os bikes thinking his biking days were over. Guess what? At age 61
he found touring! This series reveals what he discovered.
#935.
“MOTORCYCLING REDISCOVERED #4"
#936.”MOTORCYCLING
REDISCOVERED #5" Fifth episode in a series detailing
Bill’s rediscovery of the joy of motorcycling. Not exactly rediscovering,
rather, discovering a new way to enjoy riding. After years of racing
motorcycles and the realization that age crept up on him and racing was no
longer possible he dropped out of bikes thinking his biking days were over.
Guess what? At age 61 he found touring! This series reveals what he discovered.
#937.
“MOTORCYCLING REDISCOVERED #6" Sixth and final
episode in a series detailing Bill’s rediscovery of the joy of
motorcycling. Not exactly rediscovering, rather, discovering a new way to enjoy
riding. After years of racing motorcycles and the realization that age crept up
on him and racing was no longer possible he dropped out of bikes thinking his
biking days were over. Guess what? At age 61 he found touring! This series
reveals what he discovered.
#938.
“SPRING VETTEFEST 2005" Spring had sprung and we now that because we covered the spring
edition of Chevy Vettefest. As always great cars, interesting vendors and
special displays (we even covered a romance novel “book signing).
#939.
“CLAYPOOL 2005"
Our nearly annual visit to the “Vairshop” in
#940. “
#941.
“JC WHITNEY SPRING 2005" It’s the first car show of the 2005 summer car show season.
As always JC Whitney kicks off the outdoor car show season. It was cold... and
windy... but had a great turn out with everything from dune buggies to
motorcycles. Also featured is an interview with Santa Fe Speedway star Little
John Provenzano.
#942.
“STREET RODS WITH DAVE & MARY GLASS” It’s a trip to D & M Corvette in
#943.
“The Dome Show 2005
#944.
#945.
“Heritage Hot Rods” We visit Heritage Hot Rods in
#946.
“Graham 2005" originally
taped June 1997
#947.
“CROWN POINT 2005" We make our annual trip to
#948.
“SKIP’S REUNION 2005" We cover the annual Skip’s
#949.
“Mundelein 2005" Park on Park Cruise Nights Wednesday “cruise night” in
downtown
#950.”GREEN
RIBBON ‘05" Coverage
of the 3rd annual “Chicago Green Ribbon Motorcycle Ride &
Rally” benefitting the GILD (Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease).
#951. “
#952. “
#953.
“GEARJAMMER 2005" Coverage of the annual Gearjammer Car Show held in the Lake
County Fairgrounds in
#954.
“TOYOTAFEST 2005" Our first in depth look at sport compact excitement. It’s
called “Toyotafest” and it was held at Elmhurst Toyota.
#956.
“WORTH CAR SHOW 2005" It’s the American Street Machine hosted Worth Car show! The
story of this event was HEAT. It reached 106 degrees and turned out to be the
hottest day, thus far in the century. Despite the heat, the turn out was
excellent and included a host of cars we haven’t seen before...
#957.
“LPSB CAR SHOW 2005" The Lincoln Park Savings Bank Car Show held in the heart of the
north side of
#958.
“BILL KAY 2005"
The annual Bill Kay Corvette Show hosted by the Windy City Corvette Club
benefitting Spina Bifida.. Includes our first look at the new
“King” The long rumored 427 206...
#959
“AUTOFEST 2005"
The annual Autofest car show held in
#960.
“RETRO ON ROSCOE 2005" Coverage of the annual car show connected with the “Retro
on Roscoe” fest held in the heart of the north side of Chicago...
#961.
“MATCH RACE MADNESS AUG 2005" Coverage of something new in drag race programs in the
#962.
“WISE GUYS 2005" We cover the Chicago Wise Guys spectacular Labor Day weekend at
the “Grove”
#963.
“Graffiti Gold 2005"
#964.
“BERWYN 2005 PT. 1" It’s the Annual Rt. 66 Car Show. This event has gotten so
big we decided to do two shows this year to see if we could capture more of
it... This is part 1
#965.
“BERWYN 2005 PT. 2" It’s the Annual Rt. 66 Car Show. This event has gotten so
big we decided to do two shows this year to see if we could capture more of
it... This is Part 2.
#966.
“RIVERSIDE CAR SHOW 2005" A new car show for Motorsports Unlimited... although it’s
not a “new” car show. It’s the first time we’re covered
this annual event and what struck us most was the lovely setting including an
authentic (still operating) 50's style garage!
#967.
“JC WHITNEY FALL 2005" It’s the final car show of the 2005 summer car show season.
As always JC Whitney in
#968.
“FATFEST 2005"
It’s a biker gathering along the lines of the event we covered at
#969
“VETTEFEST FALL 2005" It’s the fall 2005 edition of Chevy Vettefest... Big news
on this one! Chevy Vettefest had been sold to the folks who produce World of
Wheels. We cover all the details.
#970
#971
“ROCK 1 2005"
It’s our annual pilgrimage to the “Rock”... The
“Rock” is a chunk of granite marking the sire of the start and
finish of
#972 “ROCK 2 2005"
It’s our annual pilgrimage to the “Rock’... The
“rock” is a chunk of granite marking the site of the start &
finish of
#973
“TFT 2005"
It’s our annual coverage of the Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle
Parade..
#974
#975
“KANSAS 2005 PART 1". It’s a motorcycle “road trip”... in fact we
would have called this one Road Trip 2005 Part 1 except it won’t fit on
the mini-dv label. Last year Bill rediscovered motorcycling and took a trip to
#976
“KANSAS 2005 PART 2" It’s a motorcycle “road trip”... In fact we
would have called this one Road Trip 2005 Part 2 except it won’t fit on a
mini-dv label. Last year Bill rediscovered motorcycling and took a trip to
#977
“KANSAS 2005 PART 3" It’s a motorcycle “road trip”... In fact we
would have called this one Road Trip 2005 Part 3 except it won’t fit on a
mini-dv label. Last year Bill rediscovered motorcycling and took a trip to
#978
“KANSAS 2005 PART 4" It’s a
motorcycle “road trip”... In fact we would have called this one
Road Trip 2005 Part 4 except it won’t fit on a mini-dv label. Last year
Bill rediscovered motorcycling and took a trip to
#979 WORLD OF
WHEELS 2006" It’s
our annual coverage of the granddaddy of all Rod & Custom shows. This year,
2006, may have been the best of all featuring everything from a hand built
million dollar custom resembling a 37' Ford to a hand built custom motorcycle
creation boasting two wheels in the back so close together they looked like one…
Yet functioned with independent suspension.. And that was only the beginning.
#980
#981
#982 Rock
Story 2006 - A look back
at the installation of the monument Motorsports Unlimited has fondly called,
for the last 10 years,
The Rock.
#983- GAERTE
ENGINES (1995) #1
#984- GAERTE
ENGINES (1995) #2
#985 - GAERTE
ENGINES (1995) #3
#986 - LEGENDS
OF CHICAGOLAND MOTORCYCLE RACING BRUNCH 2005
Every year there
is a reunion of the motorcycle racing community from the old Santa Fe Speedway
days... It’s called the Legends Of Chicagoland Motorcycle Racing Brunch.
This program takes a look back at the 2004 event then covers 2005.
#987 -
VETTEFEST SPRING 2006
It’s the 25th annual Spring Chevy/Vette fest... Under new
ownership everyone wondered if the new guys could keep up the high standards Al
Fierke and Ken Hanna established... We think they did just fine.
#988-
It’s sad
news on Motorsports Unlimited... Lake Geneva Raceway is announcing this is
their final season. We talk to track owner and promoter Kevin Dawson to find
out what happened.
#989.
“ODDS & ENDS 2005" It’s time to get caught up on everything I forgot (or
screwed up) in 2005. Included is a discussion of the Brunch created by the
Willett’s as part of the World of Wheels car show. Speaking of World of
Wheels, we also have great street rod to show you and from Chevy/Vettefest, one
of the American street machines cars we ran out of time for... Oh yes...
it’s also time to update you on Chucks Fiero...
#990- Classic
Aviation Reminder - Shot
in 1995 as the Ultimate Show of Motion
#991- Sport
Aviation Reminder - Taped
in 1995, The ‘Ultimate Show of Motion” presented by Walt Taff.
#992- DOME SHOW 2006 - A unique car
show held inside the Bridgeview Sports Dome. It’s the only one like it...
Rain or shine the weather is always perfect inside the Dome!
#993. “JC
WHITNEY SPRING 2006" It’s
the first car show of the 2006 outdoor summer car show season. As always JC
Whitney open and closed the summer car show season. This one turned out to be a
dandy with nearly 400 cars participating.
#994- LEARN TO
WATER SKI (REMAKE)
#995.
“ROUTE 19" The
idea was to find an interesting motorcycle ride in Chicagoland. Many bikers
seem to think you have to ride out of
#996.
“CROWN POINT 2006"
The 30th anniversary of the Regional Streeters annual car show and
it was greeted with exceptional weather and more than 500 cars. Special guest
for the weekend was legendary George Barris.
#997.
“GREEN RIBBON 2006" It’s the annual Green Ribbon Motorcycle Rally and Ride held
to raise funds for the division of the
#998. “
#999-
#1000-
#1001- Sean
Murphy “Racin’ for a Livin’”
#1002- Wise
Guys 2004 revisited Part 1
#1003- Wise
Guys 2004 revisited Part 2
#1004.
“LPSB 2006"
It’s the 2006 edition of the annual Lincoln Park Savings Bank car show.
This one featured along with great cars, “Patty Elvis” a female
Elvis impersonator.
#1005.
“BILL KAY 2006"
It’s the annual Bill Kay Corvette show hosted by the Windy City Corvette
Club. This event is held to raise money for the Spina Bifida Association.
#1006. “RETRO
ON ROSCOE 2006" It’s
the annual Retro on Roscoe car show held as part of the Retro on Roscoe
festival on the north side of Chicago. There was a big challenge this year when
permission to use the parking lot they had been using for 9 years was withdrawn
at the last minute... Somehow they pulled it off anyway and had a terrific
show.
#1007
“ASM 2006"
#1008-
#1009 - JIM DANDY’S LAST DANCE -
Street Dance and Car show organized by Jim Dandy and supported by his friend in
#1010 - WISE
GUYS 2006 [9/2/2006]
#1011 -
GRAFFITI GOLD [9/3//2006]
#1012 -
#1013 - JC
WHITNEY FALL 9/17/2006]
#1014 -
#1015 -
Sailing with Sam 2006
#1016 -
#1017 -
#1018 -
#1019 -
#1020 -
#1021 -
#1022 -
Chevy-Vette Fest 2006 Fall
25th Anniversary @ Stephens Convention Center in
#1023 - Part 1
MSUTV Annual visit to ‘The Rock’ Thanksgiving morning 2006
#1024 - Part 2
MSUTV Annual visit to ‘The Rock’ Thanksgiving morning 2006
#1025 - Toys
for Tots Motorcycle Parade
#1026 -
Snowmobiling in
#1027
#1028
#1029
#1030
#1031
#1032
#1033
#1034 -1995
#439 Oakbrook Terrace Elvis Car Show
#1035 - Chevy
VetteFest Spring Edition 2007
#1036 - MSUTV
Ladies learn to race at
#1037 -
Electric Boats 2007 - remake of #xxxx
#1038 -
Championship Auto Wheel of Wheels
#1039 - Dome Coming 2007
#1040 - JC Whitney 1st
car show re-visited
#1041
#1042
#1043 - Flat
Trackin’ 2007 - 1996 LaSalle Speedway event
#1044
#1045
#1046 - Bridgeview
Sports Dome Car Show 2007
#1047 - J C Whitney Car
Show Spring 2007
#1048 - Crown Point 2007
31st Annual Regional Streeters Car Club Car Show at
#1049 Skips Reunion
Summer of 2007 Lake
#1050 Green Ribbon 2007
-
#1051 -
#1052 -
#1053- Northlake Days
#1054- ODDS AND ENDS
2007 - Included are the
#1054 - Lincoln Park
Savings Bank
#1055 - Bill Kay 2007 -
Collection of pieces from 2004, ‘05 -‘06 (due to Bill’s back
surgery rehabilitation he missed this year’s production)
#1056
#1057
#1058 - Retro On Roscoe
2007
#1059 - Motorcycle
Therapy Part I
#1060 - Motorcycle
Therapy Part II
#1061 -
#1062-
#1063 -
#1064 - JC Whitney Fall
Edition 2007
#1065 - Riverside Garage
2007
#1066 - 2007 Season End
- complete final interviews from
#1067 - Hard Bags
#1068 - Revisit the TFT
episode taped originally as #777 in December 2001
#1069 - TFT History
#1070 O’Hare
Stadium Reminder
#1071
#1072
#1073 2007 Fall Edition
Chevy-Vette Fest
#1074 Rock Part 1 -
November 2007
#1075 Rock Part 2 -
November 2007
#1076 Toys For Tots
Motorcycle Parade Coverage - 12/2/2007
#1077 Brushmasters
Preview - An introduction
to a group of fine automotive artists preparing for a super display at the
20008 World of Wheels Car Show.
#1078 Vincent Motorcycles
2008 - While having left
hose base to capture a day of technical boating information, the weather turned
terribly bad. Bill was forced, and determined, to find a boating topic
situation. What he did find was a motorcycle club celebrating the anniversary
of one of the world’s fastest bikes for the era - Vincent. Taped
originally 10 years ago, this program is being digitized for preservation.
#1079 -
Chevy-Vette 2008
#1080 -
#1081 -
#1082- World
of Wheels 2008
#1083 -
#1084
#1085 - Stits
2008 - A revisit to Ken
Sowinski, motorsport artist “extraordinaire”. Bill had earlier
programs in which he just happens to notice this guy applying artwork to the
race cars of the Roulo Brothers Race Team. We’re going back some 19 years
here. But Stits is still the
knowledgeable and giving person he has always been.
#1086 - How to
Weld Part 1 - A
resurrection of an VERY early episode... 20 years ago!! Motorsports
Unlimited was still learning production techniques and a slew of people
participated in it’s production.
#1087 - How to
Weld Part 2
#1088 - How to
Weld Part 3
#1089 - How to
Weld Part 4
#1090 -
Legends of Motorcycle Racing Brunch - Interviews captured during the 2006 and 2007 events.
#1091 - Tired
of Winter - Let’s
forget about winter, although it is April 2, 2008. Bill and the girls bring a
program from 13 years ago featuring all kinds of boats. Watercraft, really.
Waverunners, pontoon boats, speedboats, water skiing etc.
#1092 - Chevy-Vette Fest - Shot April 6, 2008 at
the
#1093 - New Car Show Season - A look back 17 years at the Oakbrook
Terrace Car Show that ‘started it all’.
#1094 Summer
Car Show Schedule 2008 -
Plus some last minute footage shot at The World of Wheels, an interview with a
member of the Chicagoland Brushmasters and 2007 Legends of Chicagoland
Motorcycle Racing Brunch 2007.
#1095
#1096
“Under the Dome Car Show” at the Bridgeview Sports Dome taped 5/3/2008
#1097 - JC
Whitney Spring 2008 -
taped May 4, 2008
#1098 –
Broadway Bob’s Gonna’ Be 80! – Announcement of
the party celebration set for Sept 27-28, 2008.
#1099 - The
#1100 -
The
#1101 - The
#1102 – The
#1103 – Green Ribbon Run 2008 –
#1104 – Joliet/Route 66 Father’s Day
Weekend Extravaganza - Speed boats on the
#1105 –
#1106 – Northlake Days 2008 – Northlake
Days is a huge 3 day annual celebration featuring live bands, a carnival, a
parade and even trout fishing. Northlake has a huge park perfect for the
‘car show’ portion of this event. The program opens with an
interview with city mayor, Jeffrey Sherwin.
#1107 –
#1108 – RETRO ON ROSCOE 2008 – Roscoe
& Damen, on the north side of Chicago, Roscoe Village leaders created the
neighborhood festival anchored by one of the areas longtime businesses, The 4
Trays Tavern.
#1109 – BILL KAY/WINDY CITY CORVETTE SHOW
2008 – In Lisle, Il, a show held to benefit efforts
to combat spina bifida. We missed last year. But we made up for it this year.
Bill Kay Chevy manager and Vette expert extraordinaire, George Ranowski,
welcomes everyone to participate and attend.
#1110 –
#1111 – 1ST WILLOW SPRINGS CAR
SHOW AND BENEFIT 2008 A very special car show and cruise
night. The event is being held as a fund raiser to help 6 year old Kelly
Malecki, a Willow Springs resident. She was diagnosed at the age of 4 with a
very rare brain cancer. This is the first show held in /by the
#1112 - Justice 2008 Car Show – Another
first! Motorsports Unlimited was invited to cover this event for the first
time. Although the City of
#1113 – Wise Guys 2008
#1114 – Graffiti Gold 2008
#1116 – Berwyn Route 66 Car Show –
Part 2 - returning to Berwyn Illinois for part 2 of our coverage of
their annual Route 66 car show ... During the past 18 years, this event has
become the biggest of all the local summer car shows drawing in excess of 500
cars ... To accommodate this huge turn out, the town of Berwyn actually closes
down a section of the original Route 66 (now called Ogden Ave.), Which happens
to run right through the middle of Berwyn ... It’s a perfect location,
and setting, for their celebration of America’s mother road ... Route 66
... Of course trying to cover an event of this size in a one hour show is
virtually impossible ... as a matter of fact we couldn’t do it with 4 or
5 shows, what with all the bands, vendors and attractions ... in addition to
the cars ... You HAVE to go in person to really take everything in ... On the
other hand, we CAN show you a little more with two shows than we can with one.
#1117
#1118
#1120 - Exotic Cars Revisited - shot some 8 years ago at Fox Valley Motorcars to look at Lamborghini’s, Panoz and Lotus
#1121 - Ultimate Show of Motion revisited - original
program taped 13 years ago at the Air Classics Museum of Aviation (now located
at the
#1122 -
#1123 - Fixing a Flat - A program taped 19 years ago that shows you how to change a flat tire. With the help of one of the girls, Bill takes you step by step through the process.
#1124 - VetteFest Fall 2008 - Once again the event is
being held at the
#1125 - Rock 2008 Part 1 - Bill and crew visit the
Rock, the granite boulder with a plaque which explains that the spot in Jackson
Park, just beyond the
#1126 - Rock 2008 Part 2 - We continue to get visitors and we try not to leave anyone out. Many of the Motorsport Unlimited friends were in attendance, including a group from Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade Organization, ABC Auto parts aka The Watson Clan and so many others. We only missed a few but it was a fun day.
#1127 - Changing Oil - Having re-aired a show about changing a flat tire, Bill thought it would be a great idea to repeat one of the other classic episodes of Motorsports Unlimited. This one teaches you how to change oil in your car. This one reaches back 10 years.
#1128 -
#1129 -
#1130 - Hoping for Snow #1 2009
#1131 – Heritage Corridor
Snowmobiling Revisited from 1991- Although
there wasn’t any snow, Bill and the girls took to covering the trails
instead on ATVs.
#1132 – Snowmobiling Heritage Corridor 2009 - Once again returning to the Heritage
Corridor Trails, in 1997, this time we were really able to do the trails on
snowmobiles. This show was taped actually 6 years after the program used in
#1131.
#1133 – World of Wheels
2009 –Taped on Sunday,
January 25, 2009 Bill interviews the owners and builders of The Select Six,
participants chosen by the Championship Auto Shows staff to compete for the
prestigious Legends Award. They included a Willys, Woody, Truck, Camaro,
Pick-up as well as a Traditional American Street Rod. A high performance
snowmobile display was caught on tape as well as a hand built motorcycle.
#1134 – Odds and Ends 2009
– This program contains a
range of topics starting with the full interview with ‘Dexter’, the
pioneering motorsport artist, final pieces from the World of Wheels, an
incredible Mazda RX2. While on his way to McHenry one day Bill noticed a banner
advertising snowmobile racing on weekends in Wauconda. He made it there and ran
into some old friends. Switching gears again, we finally get to see a
phenomenal racing snowmobile collection owned by the Warning cousins in
#1135 -
#1136 -
#1138 - Beaver Dam 2009 - The new 2009 racing and car show season is approaching. Bill brought out this program taped 10 years earlier to remind our viewers to “Get you stuff ready!”
#1139 – Car Shows 2009 – 11 years ago Motorsports Unlimited paid its first visit to the Oakbrook Terrace Car Show. Get ready for the upcoming Spring and Summer Car Show season… first up are the Bridgeview Under the Dome Car show 5/2/09 and JC Whitney in Utica Il on 5/3/09.
#1140 – Boating
2009 – Revisit to the
#1141 – Flying
2009 - The first time MSUTV covered the EAA Pancake Breakfast and aviation
show at the
#1142 – Dirt Tech 2009 – Piecing together a couple of programs about Late Model Dirt Car racing featuring some great and still valid information about the sport and the technology from Tony Izzo.
#1143 – Racing 2009 - A reminder for the viewers that the local race tracks will be opening soon for the 2009 racing season. We take a look back 16 years ago
#1144 – Late Model Dirt 2009 – Follow up episode to #1142. Motorsport Unlimited goes back 17 years ago to LaSalle Speedway to cover some of the best Late Model Dirt Car Racing
#1145 – Bugfest
Again 2009 – Taped 17years ago at
#1146 – Raceway
Park 2009 - Whenever Bill goes
to visit his friends at ABC Auto Parts in
#1147 –
#1148 – J C Whitney 2009 – [5/3/2009] Summer is finally here! We cover the season’s first outdoor summer car show of 2009. The weather could not have been better and the attendance was a record turnout. Variety? There was plenty.