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Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail

Film Number

8377

Title

[MOTORCROSS EVENTS]

Producer

Percy Hughes

Date

1977-80

Gauge

std8mm

Colour

colour

Sound

silent

Running Time

13 mins 04 secs

Description

Steven practices his motorcycle riding skills with the help of his father, John. Steven rides his motorbike through shrubland, John performs a few tricks on his bike. On April 1st 1979, John takes part in a race at Hawstone Park Motocross Circuit near Market Drayton. The film cuts to June 1980, Steven rides his motorbike down the road, his L plate can be seen in the front of his bike. The film ends with Steven having his own car (complete with L plates) and driving his parents and brothers home from his grandparents.

 

 



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