https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/23077917-2841-4d82-a538-27d7b6d7c984 Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Website: www.PeriscopeFilm.com Dating to 1982 and produced and directed by Rodney Jacobs of Freewheelin' Films ( https://freewheelinfilms.net/) for Nissan, "Full Throttle" is a documentary about the world of professional motorsports, focusing on the passion and dedication of amateur racers from diverse backgrounds. The film highlights three prominent racers: Paul Newman, a famous actor who began racing in his late 40s and became a national champion; Frank Carney, the co-founder of Pizza Hut, who took up the sport for its competitive challenge; and Don Dondorf, a scientist and engineer who applied his technical expertise to build and race high-performance cars. 0:00 – A young racer’s love for motorsports begins with mastering movement and self-control, not fame or money. Whether in a go-kart or a 900-hp race car, the thrill is in pushing limits. 1:12 – Sam Posey introduces himself and reflects on his early racing days, sharing a similar path to others like Paul Newman, who also found a deep passion for the sport. 1:50 – Paul Newman started racing in his late 40s. Despite his fame, he pursued racing seriously and earned national championships through skill and concentration. 2:48 – Frank Carney, co-founder of Pizza Hut, took up racing after selling his business, choosing it for its competitiveness and personal challenge. 3:21 – Don Dondorf, a scientist and engineer, was an early racing enthusiast who applied his technical expertise to build and race high-performing cars, winning many championships. 3:46 – At Riverside Raceway, Newman, Carney, and Posey prepare for a 6-hour endurance race. Each races in a modified Datsun 280ZX, but in different classes. 5:00 – Early into the race, Paul Newman suffers a shredded tire and engine trouble, forcing him to retire. Carney continues performing strongly in his class. 6:26 – Carney’s pit stop is efficient. Posey switches with his co-driver as they use the race as a development test, lacking a competitive turbo engine. 7:04 – Carney and Davenport take the lead late in the race. Posey gambles on fuel strategy and finishes fourth, narrowly avoiding running out of gas. 8:38 – Racers move on to Laguna Seca. The scenic setting contrasts with the intensity of the sport, but Newman enjoys the environment as well as the challenge. 10:01 – At Laguna Seca, Newman drives well but finishes seventh after a late fuel stop. He reflects on the thrill and power of driving a 900-hp car. 10:43 – Don Dondorf continues developing an advanced racing car using high-tech instrumentation and turbocharging, aiming for reliability and performance. 12:00 – At Portland International Raceway, Donnie finally achieves a breakthrough, earning pole position after months of effort and setbacks. 13:23 – Posey reflects on how few people get to experience professional racing and prepares for a test drive, describing the intense focus required. 15:10 – At Lime Rock, Posey and Newman race solo. Despite challenges, Posey finishes second in class while Newman retires due to mechanical failure. 17:24 – At Road Atlanta, Dondorf races against top competition. He takes the lead early, proving his car’s power, but tire issues cost him the win. 20:36 – Dondorf reflects on the season and feels confident about next year’s prospects. Newman jokes about needing to burn scripts to keep racing. 21:14 – Posey closes by saying that winning or losing becomes secondary to the experience and love of racing for those who truly live the sport. Paul Newman primarily drove Nissan 300ZX and 280ZX models in his racing career. He notably won the 1986 SCCA GT-1 and IMSA GT-1 Championships in a Nissan 300ZX. He also drove a 1979 Datsun 280ZX in the SCCA series, which was later converted to a GT2 car, and he raced a custom-built 1987 300ZX in the Trans-Am series. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. 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