Category Archives: Film Reviews

TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: October 2026

Posted on October 28, 2026 by terryjohnsen

Zapata Racing Presents – Vintage Racing Today (2012), Directed by Ben Cissell, produced by V. Carl George, David Conrad, Bob Yeager, and Ben Cissell, 96 minutes. For the month of October, I’ve chosen to highlight the documentary film ‘Vintage Racing … Continue reading →

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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: September 2026

Posted on September 29, 2026 by terryjohnsen

Watkins Glen: The Street Years, 1948-1952 (1999), WSKG Public Telecommunications Council, Binghamton, NY, 56:46 minutes Fresh off the Grand Prix Festival earlier in the month, I thought it would be appropriate to reminisce about the origins of racing at ‘The … Continue reading →

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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: July 2026

Posted on July 30, 2026 by terryjohnsen

RUSH (2013) Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Universum Film, Buena Vista International, Exclusive Media, 123 minutes. Formula One 1976 – Hunt for the Title (2004) Duke Video/Brunswick Films Ltd., 52 minutes. This year (2026) marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most intense and … Continue reading →

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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: June 2026

Posted on June 10, 2026 by terryjohnsen

Truth in 24 (2008), An Intersport/NFL Films Presentation, 98 minutes Truth in 24 II – Every Second Counts (2012), An Intersport/NFL Films Presentation, 83 minutes For the month of June, it’s a double feature! This coming weekend marks the 94th running of the … Continue reading →

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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: May 2026

Posted on May 21, 2026 by terryjohnsen

The Roadster Era (and before) at Indianapolis (2001) Rare Sportsfilms, Inc., 2 hours 3 minutes. The month of May is finally here, and the Indianapolis 500 is slated to take place this weekend (Sunday, May 24th). 2026 marks the 110th running of the … Continue reading →

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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: April 2026

Posted on April 21, 2026 by terryjohnsen

WINNING (1969) A Jennings Lang Production. A Universal/Newman-Foreman Picture. 123 minutes. For the month of April, I’ve chosen a film for American open wheel racing fans, knowing that the anticipation and excitement for the Indianapolis 500 is already starting the build. … Continue reading →

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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: February 2026

Posted on February 25, 2026 by terryjohnsen

In-Car 956 (1987) Distributed by Duke Video. Featuring Derek Bell. Running time: 62 minutes. For the month of February, we turn our attention to a golden age of endurance sports car racing, climbing inside the cockpit of the legendary Rothmans … Continue reading →

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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: January 2026

Posted on January 26, 2026 by terryjohnsen

Super Speedway (1997) Steven Low, Director; Pietro L. Serapiglia, Producer (Openwheel Productions), Narrated by Paul Newman (50 minutes) Happy New Year! I can’t believe January has flown by so quickly.  So, as a change of pace for this year I’m … Continue reading →

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