Thruxton Marathon

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Release Date: 1st January 1957
Asset ID: 803451
Synopsis: The Third National Nine-hour motor-cycle race, run at Thruxton, was a real test of endurance both for the Clubmen riders and their standard production machines. A Castrol Film.
Shotlist: Colour. The footage features GVs around the circuit and race preparation. There are good introductions to all the teams and riders and footage of a practice session. Shot of a plane taking off and a good aerial view at about 8 mins. There is a good explanation of the track whilst the teams are racing and lots of general race and pit footage with commentary.
Production Company: Stanley Schofield Productions Ltd.
Licensing Restrictions: Please note that this film may include footage and/or music sourced from multiple rights holders. For information on re-use of content in a new production, please contact BPVL@bp.com
Viewing Restrictions: Public
Format: BetaSP_Small
Alternative Language Notes: None