https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/c46425a0-e7d0-444e-960c-9c5df7f14110 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 In this film from producer Rodney Jacobs and Freehweelin' Films (https://freewheelinfilms.net/), former race driver Sam Posey explores the sport of bobsledding at the Lake Placid track, site of the 1980 Winter Olympics. Guided by former Olympian Paul Laney, Sam learns the fundamentals of the sport, including sled design, weight regulations, track dangers, and the importance of precision when steering and braking. After starting as a passenger and feeling the intense G-forces and limited visibility, he progresses to the role of brakeman and finally attempts to drive the sled himself. The experience highlights both the physical demands and technical complexity of bobsledding. Sam draws strong parallels between bobsledding and auto racing, ultimately gaining a deep respect for the sport and its athletes. 0:00 – Introduction to auto racing and Sam Posey's background in motorsports. Sam explores the similarities between car racing and bobsledding. 0:27 – The setting is introduced: Lake Placid, home of the 1980 Winter Olympics. Sam decides to try the bobsled run instead of traditional Olympic events. 1:26 – Paul Laney, a former Olympian, becomes Sam’s instructor. They discuss weight limitations in bobsledding due to the gravity-based nature of the sport. 2:09 – The design and evolution of the Lake Placid bobsled track are discussed, including how safety measures have changed over time. 3:03 – Dangerous sections of the track, such as “Shady” and “Zig-Zag,” are highlighted, with historical crashes noted for their severity. 4:03 – Paul explains the concept of "the line" in bobsledding, which is similar to racing lines in motorsports—critical for navigating turns efficiently. 5:25 – Sam learns his role as the number two pusher in the sled. Paul instructs him on proper entry, positioning, and holding technique. 6:39 – Sam takes his first bobsled ride as a passenger, experiencing high speeds, G-forces, and the overwhelming intensity of the course. 8:18 – Sam reflects on the experience, describing partial blackouts from G-forces and the emotional intensity of the ride. 8:53 – Sam now takes on the role of brakeman in a two-man sled, giving him his first real responsibility during a run. 10:29 – He reflects on the psychological shift from being a passive rider to an active team member with influence over the sled. 11:30 – Sam’s second run ends. Paul calls for brakes, and Sam learns the importance of timing and smoothness in braking. 11:51 – Preparing for the ultimate challenge: driving the sled himself for the first time. Paul offers final advice. 12:40 – Sam drives the sled, struggling with oversteering and the sensitive controls, but gradually improves during the run. 14:18 – Sam completes the run successfully. Paul praises his performance, especially the smoother bottom section of the track. 14:49 – Sam reflects on the experience, realizing that it’s not just speed he craves, but the control and mastery of it. 15:13 – Sam acknowledges the complexity of bobsledding and expresses admiration for Olympic athletes, looking forward to the 1980 Games. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHmjpB50FcY Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:43:04 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/c46425a0-e7d0-444e-960c-9c5df7f14110 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.