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YEARS OF RALLY HISTORY TRANSFERRED TO DVD!
The entire 50-edition collection of the classic monthly rally video series Acceleration - The Rally Video is finally being released on DVD, with the first 12 months already available as individual DVDs (with two months and almost 120 minutes on each DVD), or as a six-DVD box-set.
The videos have been digitally re-mastered for improved sound and the picture format has been changed from the original 4:3 aspect of the usual 90s television to the newer 16:9 (widescreen) format of the latest televisions.
Produced by David Winstanley between 1994 and 1997, Acceleration - The Rally Video was essential viewing for many thousands of rally fans, with both individuals and motor clubs eagerly awaiting each new release and with motor clubs often having special "Acceleration" club nights, where they would show the latest offering. . .
There was much to offer, as David Winstanley explains: "When I first starting re-editing these, I was amazed at just how much was on each 60-minute video, with as many as eight features on some programmes, including everything from British Rally Championship events, through to the smallest club rally, as well as interviews with people like Tommi Makinen or special features such as a trip to John Haughland`s Winter Rally School, (which might not sound very interesting on paper, but provided a fascinating and amusing film).
"In addition, we`ve got special features on the RAC Rally, the Group B cars, Pikes Peak with Ari Vatanen, Malcolm Wilson`s M-Sport company when it was just starting, building a rally car, a full history of the British Rally Championship and much more, as we actually have many original and classic films in the series as well. There`s too much to mention, to be honest, as we`re averaging about 16 rallies or features on each two-hour DVD".
Winstanley continued: "I`m almost overwhelmed at how much is there, because we see many drivers early in their careers, such as Tommi Makinen, Marcus Gronholm, etc, and many others at the peaks of their careers, such as Colin McRae, Richard Burns and so on. . .
"There is also poignancy, as several people have died in the meantime, names again like McRae, Burns, obviously, but also lesser known names like Debbie Garlick, who died so tragically in the 2004 Tsunami."
The plan at the moment is to release six DVDs per month throughout September, October, November and December, with the first six already available from http://www.rallytv.co.uk, where you can also see a full listing for each DVD. These are available for just £8 each; they are also available as a six-DVD box set for just £25.
David Winstanley and his production company Acceleration TV & Video can be contacted on:
Tel: 01678 530417
Email: davidw@acceleration.co.uk
Website: www.acceleration.co.uk
Produced by David Winstanley between 1994 and 1997, Acceleration - The Rally Video was essential viewing for many thousands of rally fans, with both individuals and motor clubs eagerly awaiting each new release and with motor clubs often having special "Acceleration" club nights, where they would show the latest offering. . .
There was much to offer, as David Winstanley explains: "When I first starting re-editing these, I was amazed at just how much was on each 60-minute video, with as many as eight features on some programmes, including everything from British Rally Championship events, through to the smallest club rally, as well as interviews with people like Tommi Makinen or special features such as a trip to John Haughland`s Winter Rally School, (which might not sound very interesting on paper, but provided a fascinating and amusing film).
"In addition, we`ve got special features on the RAC Rally, the Group B cars, Pikes Peak with Ari Vatanen, Malcolm Wilson`s M-Sport company when it was just starting, building a rally car, a full history of the British Rally Championship and much more, as we actually have many original and classic films in the series as well. There`s too much to mention, to be honest, as we`re averaging about 16 rallies or features on each two-hour DVD".
Winstanley continued: "I`m almost overwhelmed at how much is there, because we see many drivers early in their careers, such as Tommi Makinen, Marcus Gronholm, etc, and many others at the peaks of their careers, such as Colin McRae, Richard Burns and so on. . .
"There is also poignancy, as several people have died in the meantime, names again like McRae, Burns, obviously, but also lesser known names like Debbie Garlick, who died so tragically in the 2004 Tsunami."
The plan at the moment is to release six DVDs per month throughout September, October, November and December, with the first six already available from http://www.rallytv.co.uk, where you can also see a full listing for each DVD. These are available for just £8 each; they are also available as a six-DVD box set for just £25.
David Winstanley and his production company Acceleration TV & Video can be contacted on:
Tel: 01678 530417
Email: davidw@acceleration.co.uk
Website: www.acceleration.co.uk
8 September 2009