LM24 Le Mans: Chasing the dream

Johnny1lap · 26 Oct 2007, 21:07 (Ref:2052375)

The new DVD is cuming out on the 5th of November. Its about Rollcentre racing and Stuart Hall. http://www.big-pic.co.uk/chasing/chasingthedream.shtml looks good

rdjones · 26 Oct 2007, 21:45 (Ref:2052391)

It's already on my Christmas list.

ss_collins · 27 Oct 2007, 10:39 (Ref:2052567)

so it should be its great!

Right now I'm trying to persuade the makers to do a third!

**Aysedasi** · 27 Oct 2007, 16:54 (Ref:2052743)

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Originally Posted by Johnny1lap

The new DVD is cuming out on the 5th of November. Its about Rollcentre racing and Stuart Hall. http://www.big-pic.co.uk/chasing/chasingthedream.shtml looks good

Interesting first post Johnny, do you have any connection with the publishers......?

brielga · 27 Oct 2007, 18:50 (Ref:2052795)

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Originally Posted by ss_collins

so it should be its great!

Right now I'm trying to persuade the makers to do a third!

Let me know if you need any help! They do an awesome job.

**Bentley03** · 27 Oct 2007, 21:40 (Ref:2052903)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Interesting first post Johnny, do you have any connection with the publishers......?

Indeed. I wonder if he'll turn out to be Johnny1post?

Mindspin13B · 28 Oct 2007, 06:23 (Ref:2053025)

Anywhere to buy it in the US

AstonGeoff · 28 Oct 2007, 08:28 (Ref:2053063)

Wasn't this brought up a week or so ago? Or am I thinking of another forum!

If you go to http://www.big-pic.co.uk there are details for US purchasers.

**Bentley03** · 28 Oct 2007, 10:10 (Ref:2053119)

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Originally Posted by AstonGeoff

Wasn't this brought up a week or so ago? Or am I thinking of another forum!

Yes, but there was no release date at the time.

Original thread.

Truckosaurus · 28 Oct 2007, 13:09 (Ref:2053233)

Having done all my recent shopping for DVDs at Tescos my first thought was "Twenty Pounds!"

But, I enjoyed the previous disc of Rollcentre campaigning the Radical, so I shall be asking so-called Santa Claus if he could do the honours.

Matra-simca · 28 Oct 2007, 14:14 (Ref:2053274)

I live in Durham, North Carolina and received "Chasing the Dream" several days ago. I haven't unwrapped it yet as I'm waiting for a new laptop. But if it's better than last year's production, which I thought was very well done, then we're in for treat, especially after considering DSC's ringing endorsement.

Todd

ss_collins · 28 Oct 2007, 16:05 (Ref:2053371)

Its better! A whole load better.

Hammerdown · 29 Oct 2007, 09:26 (Ref:2053854)

Is there more race footage in this one? Lots of rain I suppose!

ss_collins · 29 Oct 2007, 16:05 (Ref:2054154)

yes quite a lot more racing

Justin Moran · 30 Oct 2007, 12:48 (Ref:2054865)

I dont want to spoil a party but I've already got this as the publishers(?) were doing the two at a discounted price. Awsome vid and I must say Stuart shows the typical F3 primadonna attitude at times. Quick lad though

!

ETA: V quick delivery too. Ordered online last thursday received in post friday! Excellent service!

Pilgrimage · 31 Oct 2007, 11:16 (Ref:2055757)

Where did you get it from? I'm one of the few that hasn't yet seen the first...

Justin Moran · 31 Oct 2007, 13:11 (Ref:2055866)

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Originally Posted by Pilgrimage

Where did you get it from? I'm one of the few that hasn't yet seen the first...

I followed a link www.a-pp.com/shop/videoLM2.htm

I think the offer was a two day deal though but Im sure they will still ship the two together.

knighty · 31 Oct 2007, 15:46 (Ref:2055964)

I dont mean to upset anyone, but this DVD is terrible........I was going to start a thread saying saying so, but thought better of it.......stuart hall just came accross as a tantrum thrower over even minor things.......although I will agree, his pace in the wet qualifying was very good, and he helped finish the race in teribble conditions........I think he just needs to calm down a little, as his current attitude will not earn him the works status he currently desires.

I dont believe all his income is from stacking shelves, he is way too well spoken for that, I felt that part was a particular con.......the DVD featured hardly any detail of the actual race events, and how they finished 4th.

once the DVD finished I honestly wondered why I 'd bothered.

Justin Moran · 1 Nov 2007, 06:55 (Ref:2056561)

I think his parents own the shop where he stacks the shelves, so its artistic license to use the shelf stacker line. Yes he is a primadonna but a quick one and no more so than some of the other single seater boys I have met! Shorty sorts him out and I feel in time the petulance will be lost and a mature endurance racer will emerge!
The fact that Creation have given him a drive bodes well for the future and I hope to see him at LeMans next year!

Graham Goodwin · 1 Nov 2007, 09:03 (Ref:2056617)

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Originally Posted by C9/89

I think his parents own the shop where he stacks the shelves, so its artistic license to use the shelf stacker line. Yes he is a primadonna but a quick one and no more so than some of the other single seater boys I have met! Shorty sorts him out and I feel in time the petulance will be lost and a mature endurance racer will emerge!
The fact that Creation have given him a drive bodes well for the future and I hope to see him at LeMans next year!

Having met Stuart on a number of occasions the 'prima donna' tag is totally off the mark - Guys you need to consider two things - first that the finished film shows what the director chooses - and of course he's going to choose moments which show action and drama - either on track or off, and second this is also a film which shows the reality of what surrounds the racing - and all too often, particularly at LM, that includes long periods of inaction for the drivers - I think that's what you saw from Stuart, certainly not anything less than a bit of a strop.

**Bentley03** · 1 Nov 2007, 09:43 (Ref:2056649)

Yes, I've only heard good things about Stuart's demeanour. A nice lad, by all accounts.

Justin Moran · 1 Nov 2007, 11:20 (Ref:2056764)

Dont get me wrong people, I was only implying he was premadonna'ish as far as being young and petulant! We are all prone to those types of outburst, no? I really like him and dont want to appear down on him for being impatient! God knows I would have been the same in that position but the film as a whole is a good insight for those of us not lucky enough to be involved at that level.
I marshal, but have very little experience of being in "there" so my comments are purely as a viewer of the film, which I happen to like purely from a petrolheads perspective.

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Martin Short for letting them make the film in the first place, and for the rest of the team for being so sporting and supportive of a young and very promising driver.

**Bentley03** · 1 Nov 2007, 12:36 (Ref:2056844)

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Originally Posted by C9/89

Dont get me wrong people.........

I think it's fair to say that your comments (and knighty's) are simply a reflection of the way Stuart has been portrayed (read edited

) in the film. I haven't seen the film yet, but it sounds like the footage may be slightly misleading, the other Stuart Hall (the one those who know him are more familiar with) having been left on the cutting room floor. And if that's the way he came across, there's absolutely nothing wrong in you saying so.

knighty · 1 Nov 2007, 13:27 (Ref:2056889)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

I think it's fair to say that your comments (and knighty's) are simply a reflection of the way Stuart has been portrayed (read edited

) in the film. I haven't seen the film yet, but it sounds like the footage may be slightly misleading, the other Stuart Hall (the one those who know him are more familiar with) having been left on the cutting room floor. And if that's the way he came across, there's absolutely nothing wrong in you saying so.

your spot on correct there, this is just what I said on the piston heads forum and forgot to say here!.......so here gos.......this film dosent do him any favours....... glad to hear hes a more level headed chap in real life, I have dealt with a few young drivers before, and I must say it was a horrid experience, especially when daddy gets involved......but his dad seemed to keep well back, so that will go in his favour, as I know a few BTCC drivers who have lost their drives due to very pushy dads, and no, I'm not mentioning names!........ I didnt know Creation had snapped him up, best of luck!

Paddy_NL · 1 Nov 2007, 19:26 (Ref:2057155)

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Originally Posted by knighty

I dont mean to upset anyone, but this DVD is terrible.........

I'm not that negative about the new DVD, but to be honest I thought last year's copy was better. The '06-version was a very pleasant insight of the Rollcenter team and a lot more focused on the team as a whole. I for one learned to apreciate mr. Short the quick way by that film, and I just haven't got the same feeling with mr. Hall after seeing this year's episode. I can fully understand and apreciate John Matthews had to take a different approach compared to last year, but I think the attention is too much on Stuart. Le Mans is a team effort, and this doesn't really come forward in this year's version. In some way I think if the '06 and the '07 stories were swopped, there would have been an improvement. Maybe "In the Lap of the Gods" spoiled me too much.

Anyway - I still think it's worth it's money, and was glad to see Martin didn't loose his sense of humor yet. Looking forward to the '08-episode!

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