"SEARCH FOR SPEED" 1976 WORLD CUP DOWNHILL SKI RACE ASPEN, COLORADO w/ ANDY MILL RJ10195 скачать в хорошем качестве

"SEARCH FOR SPEED" 1976 WORLD CUP DOWNHILL SKI RACE ASPEN, COLORADO w/ ANDY MILL RJ10195

Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films on Patreon:   / periscopefilm   Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @periscopefilm   Website: www.PeriscopeFilm.com Presented by Datsun on behalf of the U.S. Ski Team, and produced and directed by Rodney Jacobs and Freewheelin' Films (https://freewheelinfilms.net/), "Search for Speed" (1977) follows Andy Mill, the top U.S. downhill skier, as he prepares for the final 1976 World Cup race of the season in his hometown of Aspen, Colorado. Reflecting on a successful year that included a strong Olympic performance, Andy emphasizes the discipline and year-round dedication required for downhill skiing—a sport he describes as the most thrilling and dangerous of all. As racers tackle the steep, technical Aspen course at speeds exceeding 80 mph, Andy trains intensely despite ongoing knee injuries. A crash during training leaves him with limited course knowledge, putting him at a disadvantage on race day. Meanwhile, European racers, especially Austria's Franz Klammer, dominate. Although Andy's fall during the race prevents a strong finish, he expresses determination to continue racing, with hopes of competing in the 1980 Olympics. (Note: Mill did compete in 1980 and finished 16th in the downhill event.) 0:00 Andy Mill, America’s top downhill ski racer, reflects on his past season and commitment to year-round training. 1:11 – History and Evolution of Skiing: Overview of skiing’s development from raw speed to a refined, technical sport. 1:47 – Downhill Skiing Defined: Considered the most advanced, thrilling, and dangerous ski discipline—focused on maximizing speed. 2:10 – World Cup Introduction: Coverage of the final World Cup downhill race in Aspen, Colorado; racers descend 2,900 vertical feet through 30 gates at over 80 mph. 2:50 – Andy, a native of Aspen, prepares to compete on his home course after a strong Olympic showing. 3:15 – He prefers solitude and intense focus before races. 4:00 Practice runs are critical as racers fine-tune their line and technique for maximum speed. 4:42 – Racers build momentum before triggering the start timer for a faster launch. 5:27 – To minimize air resistance, racers assume a tight tuck to gain maximum speed. 5:49 – A bump on the course requires racers to pre-jump to avoid unwanted air and stay aerodynamic. 6:33 – Aztec Section is the steepest, most technical part of the course where racers cannot see the next gate—line selection is critical. 7:27 – Racers navigate Aztec into Spring Pitch, where a high-speed turn can make or break a run. 7:50 – Spring Pitch Criticality: Racers must carve clean turns to maintain speed; skidding or missing the line is costly. 8:32 – Andy re-injures his knee during training and crashes at Spring Pitch during his final run. 9:03 – Andy leaned inside due to injury, causing his ski to catch a rut—resulting in a crashl. 9:53 – After Spring Pitch, racers pass through Straw Pile and Norway’s Island to the finish line. 10:35 – After only five training runs, racers prepare mentally and physically for race day. 10:52 – Fresh snow slows the course on race day; waxing becomes a crucial factor. 11:39 – The Austrian team uses helicopters and refrigerated skis to optimize wax in last-minute conditions. 12:03 – Race Begins: Seth Forest of West Germany opens the race; Europeans dominate early on. 13:00 – France Clammer’s Winning Run: With bold, high-risk skiing, Clammer takes the lead with a dazzling performance. 13:57 – Andy Mill’s Race Run: Starts strong but the U.S. team miscalculates waxing, leaving him 4 seconds off the pace early. 14:23 – Andy Hits Aztec: Approaches steep section at 64 mph, aiming to recover time despite poor wax conditions. 15:21 – Final Results Announced: France Clammer wins, followed by Freddy Bridley (Switzerland) and Herr Winkler (Austria). 15:59 –Despite injury, Andy’s Olympic performance proved his talent; Americans relate deeply to his highs and lows. 16:20 – Andy plans to continue racing for at least two more years, aiming to be among the world’s best and possibly return for the 1980 Olympics. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com