Motor Racing on Youtube

[philipbain]

As a follow-up on my Motor Racing On Netflix thread ( http://www.motorsportforums.com/show...ing-on-Netflix ) I thought it would be appropriate to also start a similar thread related to Youtube videos, of which there are many so I am thinking that this will be a case of constanly adding to it, I would welcome any contributions too.

9 Days In Summer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucau77iVndk
Ford financed documentary about the introduction of the Ford DFV F1 engine in 1967, features a lot of great footage and some insight into F1 racing at the very end of the classic era (ie. just before sponsorship, wings & slicks arrived!).

Grand Prix Golden Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJYQQSbmdwA
A somewhat rose tinted look back at F1 in the 1970s presented by John Watson

Champions Forever: The Formula One Drivers (aka One by One)
part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzvRz7hWdFA
part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTwHT8e42ic
Originally released in 1975 as "One by One" this documentary seeks to get inside the mind of an F1 driver in the early 70s. It was later updated and reissued as "The Quick & The Dead" and finally re-issued again under the title of Champions Forever

Racing Legends: Jackie Stewart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M09A3Iu-qfk
BBC documentary presented by James Martin (Antique Maserati wrecking Chef https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99PAic-t9cQ) about Jackie Stewart and James' personal quest to drive Jackie's Tyrell.

Racing Legends - Colin McRae
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5ZJcfSKmR4
BBC production in which Sir Chris Hoy presents Colin McRae's story whilst on a personal quest to follow in Colin's footsteps and go rallying himself.

Racing Legends - Stirling Moss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtRWhPQVAY8
BBC Documentary in which Patrick Stewart profiles Stirling Moss whilst reflecting on his own racing exploits.

Truth In 24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFwoxM1MiBw
A chronicle of Audi's quest to win the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2008.

Truth In 24 II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27F26UA1i6M
The sequel to Truth in 24, it again follows Audi in their quest to win the Le Mans 24 Hours, this time in 2011.

The Official History Of The WRC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mewziTaXDJA
Charting the story of the WRC and how the technology changed over the years.

The History Of The Trans-Am Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt8ETck0V6I
Documentary marking the first 30 years of the Trans-Am GT Series.

RRDC Evening With Jim Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fkk-VbSSvU
An interview with Jim Hall, a racing driver and innovative constructor of the Chaparel Sports Cars

Victory Circles - Audi Quattro Racing In The USA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLVMVQysgVo
A documentary about Audi's assault on the Trans-Am championship in the late 80s.

Car Racing 1920 - 1930
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zji_woRTls
charts racing in the intra-war years, including the rise of Bentley & Mercedes.

Supercharged Grand Prix Cars 1924 - 1939
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCP_GJ8JBOE
charting the development of supercharging of Grand Prix cars during the intra-war years.

The History Of NASCAR Winston Cup 1948 - 1987
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGXHngH2qTU
Documentary charting the first 40 years of the NASCAR championship

The Golden Era Of NASCAR
part 1 1936 to 1949 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtGs8WOXxT0
part 2 1950 - 1959 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi4egn7bWBk
part 3 1960 to 1971 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHxSxvrtHhk
Documentaries charting the early days of NASCAR

24 Hours of Spa Audi Team WRT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFNAtTwZO9w
Documentary about Audi's assault on the 2012 edition of the 24 Hours of Spa GT race.

BBC Horizon - Gentlemen, Lift Your Skirts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KeulWo9JSQ
A documentary about FISA's efforts to curb the rise of ground effect aerodynamics in the early 80s, focusing on Williams, the team to beat at the time.

Le Mans 1953
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmclYtEbKo0
Period Documentary about the rise of Jaguar as a force at Le Mans in the early 1950s

Turbo F1 Engines - How They Started
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7obqh6QDu2Y
Equinox Documentary about F1 turbo-charged engines in the 1980s, including the evolution and development of the Cosworth turbo V6.

Secret Life Of Formula One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t-4jLOt58c
Documentary looking at the complex technology involved in designing, manufacturing and running an F1 car during the height of the manufacturer era in the early 2000's. The documentary follows the BMW Williams F1 Team.

Barry Sheene & James Hunt: When Playboys Ruled The World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VQYM7JeEKQ
A documentary following the parallel successes of English legends Barry Sheene and Hames Hunt, concentrating on their playboy lifestyles and off-track exploits.

The Team: A Season With McLaren
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eua-v_8cJI
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJoEuczriXs
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u-0k7xnS3U
Part 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxdlRU0vRlM
Part 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk4_Sbgq_JI
Part 6 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmL_m23-j7k
Part 7 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUIosTAUo9Y
Part 8 - Missing
Part 9 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyazzDuIGdo
Part 10 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4ABtXud-90
Part 11 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-6gIJh_u8g
Part 12 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ-UZEz3FYM
Part 13 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inXJRJMWu_M
Part 14 - Missing
Documentary series charting the progress of the McLaren F1 team in in 1993 season, notable for being Senna's last with McLaren.

Murray Walker: It Wasn't Work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vgM1OM-X7s
Documentary about legendary motor racing commentator Murray Walker.

Murray Walker - This Is Your Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SffU1yzekI
Murray Walker is treated to the This Is Your Life experience, presented by Michael Aspell.

Murray Walker's Tribute To James Hunt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Do70nN7ec
Murray Walker pays tribute to his late broadcasting partner, James Hunt.

Derek Warwick: Raw racing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZejDlBWYPs
Derek Warwick talks about his career.

Ayrton Senna: The Right To Win
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb_d9JeafJM
Documentary about 3 times world champion Ayrton Senna.

The History Of Grand Prix Racing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6omc10ESxE
Look at the hisotory and grand prix racing, from the earilest days of motoring to the present day.

Benetton F1 How To Build A Race Car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ4NMkEpL48
Documentary following Benetton F1 in the late 90s

Extraordinary People - Frank Williams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQIPaa7KDTs
Documentary profiling Frank Williams whilst his team prepare the FW15C for the 1993 season.

Megafactories: Williams F1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkIWRf3KHgk
A look at the Williams F1 Factory and production processes involved at making an F1 car.