Gullwing at Twilight: The Bonneville Ride of John Fitch
03-29-2006, 01:38 PM
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Gullwing at Twilight: The Bonneville Ride of John Fitch
Anyone else in the Seattle area see this on PBS last night? Pretty cool show with lots of MB racing and John Fitch history.
From the KCTS Website:
A GULLWING AT TWILIGHT: THE BONNEVILLE RIDE OF JOHN FITCH is a visually striking, one-hour documentary profiling one of motor sport's most enduring legends. Shot on location at Utah's beautiful Bonneville Salt Flats, the film documents 87-year-old racer John Fitch's attempt to set a Bonneville class speed record in a classic 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. Fitch made his mark in racing, speedway design and technical innovation, and is counted among the post-war era's elite 'gentleman racers.' In a life defined by adventure (he was a World War II fighter pilot and a **** prison camp survivor), Fitch has always managed to stay one step ahead of disaster, often walking away from spectacular crashes. A GULLWING AT TWILIGHT is a fascinating look at a man who refuses to allow age - or danger - dictate the course of his life.
More detail and you can buy the dvd here.
Check you local PBS station for broadcast times in your area.
From the KCTS Website:
A GULLWING AT TWILIGHT: THE BONNEVILLE RIDE OF JOHN FITCH is a visually striking, one-hour documentary profiling one of motor sport's most enduring legends. Shot on location at Utah's beautiful Bonneville Salt Flats, the film documents 87-year-old racer John Fitch's attempt to set a Bonneville class speed record in a classic 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. Fitch made his mark in racing, speedway design and technical innovation, and is counted among the post-war era's elite 'gentleman racers.' In a life defined by adventure (he was a World War II fighter pilot and a **** prison camp survivor), Fitch has always managed to stay one step ahead of disaster, often walking away from spectacular crashes. A GULLWING AT TWILIGHT is a fascinating look at a man who refuses to allow age - or danger - dictate the course of his life.
More detail and you can buy the dvd here.
Check you local PBS station for broadcast times in your area.
03-30-2006, 10:18 AM
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pbs on the east does not list this program. was it shown on a particular show under another title? thanks
