Product Details

• Actors: Michael Andretti, Don Lyons, Jeff Andretti, Mario Andretti, Jon Corfino
• Directors: Stephen Low
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• VHS Release Date: September 21, 1999
• Run Time: 97 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00000JT9L
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #398,775 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for racing fans, June 2, 2000

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Paul D. Ferguson (Santa Clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Super Speedway (Large Format) (DVD)

I was initially put off by the title and the artwork on this DVD, believing it was aimed at hard-core racing fans. After reading numerous reviews praising the quality of the sound and images, I decided to buy it as a "show me why DVD is so great" disk. And in that regard, I certainly wasn't disappointed; it is a spectacular showcase DVD.

What I didn't expect is how much I enjoyed the human interest story of the Andretti family. The movie takes you into their world, and places racing in perspective: technological, historical, and social. The story arc gently draws you to the racing track, immerses you in the raw excitement of driving at over 200 MPH, and then eases you back out to the real world, your heart still pounding. While the cars are unquestionably exciting, this isn't just about sitting in the cockpit. It's really about the people who do this, from the driver all the way back to the car's designers.

In the "Behind the Scenes" video (an outstanding piece in its own right), the director points out that you couldn't invent a story like this, that no one would believe it. Without giving away anything, the finale of Super Speedway is more touching, more emotional than any Hollywood fiction. Highly recommended.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An insight into indy car, December 19, 1999

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Snovgras (London) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Super Speedway (Large Format) (DVD)

When you first look at the case two words stare at you Imax and THX, This film was originaly made for the Imax theatre, the dvd version is just as good, the image is awe-inspiring, every single detail jumps from the screen, and the THX sound is remarkable, this is an audio experience which will send your pulse racing, Both these elements put together in one film does not happen very often, but when it does it's an experience you will never forget. If you want to enjoy the thrills of driving an indy-car, or want to find out how an indy-car is made from start to finish, then do not hesitate go and buy one of the best documentarys ever made. You also get the making of super speedway which puts you behind the camera and shows just how much work and money has gone into making this film.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the reason why DVD exists!, December 3, 1999

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Eduardo Middleton K. (Santiago, A.M. Chile) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Super Speedway (Large Format) (DVD)

When I read the reviews from this dvd I had to give it a try. They were right, I'm impressed. This dvd has all the features I expected from dvd from the start. The sound is impressive and envolving, the picture quality based in IMAX film is terrific. Moreover, the story has adrenaline and nostalgia in equal shares. This movie was not only made for racing car fans, DVD and movie lovers will be also moved by it. Also, the making of documentary is top notch. You can see the professionalism and tender loving care that was put in this film. One of the best things is that Mario & Michael Andretti do not try to steal the show. They add experience and a sense of reality that makes you think you're watching an actual race. If you ever wondered why dvd exists, this is the answer. This might be the best DVD I own.