1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:04,212 --> 00:00:27,819 (♪ guitar strumming) 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 4 00:00:28,069 --> 00:00:41,958 (upbeat instrumental music) 5 00:00:42,167 --> 00:00:43,168 (music fades) 6 00:00:44,210 --> 00:00:46,337 Ah, it's Spring, and the sun is out 7 00:00:46,713 --> 00:00:48,965 There's nothing like the sound of race engines 8 00:00:50,717 --> 00:00:53,178 And the smell of petrol mixed with race tires 9 00:00:53,887 --> 00:00:56,056 It's what we've been waiting for since last Fall 10 00:00:57,057 --> 00:00:58,516 Our first race of the season 11 00:00:59,601 --> 00:01:01,186 Oh, sorry. I'm Eli Sharp 12 00:01:02,062 --> 00:01:04,439 And this is CHASING GIANTS 13 00:01:04,439 --> 00:01:32,801 (♪ upbeat music, engines racing) 14 00:01:35,303 --> 00:01:38,807 Hillclimbing is a unique form of motorsports 15 00:01:39,682 --> 00:01:40,934 Although popular in England 16 00:01:41,810 --> 00:01:46,397 It's overshadowed by NASCAR and drag racing here in the states 17 00:01:47,649 --> 00:01:50,735 This documentary CHASING GIANTS 18 00:01:51,736 --> 00:01:53,571 focuses on men and women 19 00:01:53,905 --> 00:01:55,740 with competition licenses 20 00:01:56,199 --> 00:01:58,201 who race their cars up public roads 21 00:01:58,743 --> 00:02:01,121 that have been closed for the weekend 22 00:02:02,163 --> 00:02:03,164 but as you will see 23 00:02:03,748 --> 00:02:06,501 there's much more to it than that 24 00:02:08,628 --> 00:02:10,296 There are 5 events on our schedule 25 00:02:11,172 --> 00:02:14,384 Weatherly Hillclimb dates back to the 1960's 26 00:02:14,843 --> 00:02:17,262 and is held in the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania 27 00:02:18,054 --> 00:02:22,100 Duryea Hillclimb, which is just outside of Reading Pennsylvania 28 00:02:22,642 --> 00:02:24,435 started in 1951 29 00:02:25,145 --> 00:02:27,021 and it's named after Charles Duryea 30 00:02:27,522 --> 00:02:28,690 and his brother, Frank 31 00:02:29,149 --> 00:02:31,317 who together produced America's first 32 00:02:31,651 --> 00:02:35,780 gasoline-powered automobiles way back in 1893 33 00:02:36,990 --> 00:02:40,410 Pagoda is another Hillclimb that we run on the same venue 34 00:02:40,451 --> 00:02:41,452 as Duryea 35 00:02:41,536 --> 00:02:44,831 and basically it's a shortened version of the Duryea Hillclimb 36 00:02:45,790 --> 00:02:49,335 Polish Mountain which is just outside of Maryland, Cumberland 37 00:02:50,128 --> 00:02:51,129 was not run for decades 38 00:02:51,671 --> 00:02:53,214 although it really is and old hillclimb 39 00:02:54,048 --> 00:02:55,592 until the National Road Autosport 40 00:02:55,967 --> 00:02:57,802 and the Sports Car Club of America 41 00:02:58,386 --> 00:03:00,221 revived it in 2007 42 00:03:01,347 --> 00:03:02,974 and then, there's this one 43 00:03:04,142 --> 00:03:06,186 held just outside of Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania 44 00:03:07,270 --> 00:03:08,271 Giants Despair 45 00:03:09,022 --> 00:03:12,108 is the oldest American motorsport event 46 00:03:12,442 --> 00:03:15,195 and it goes all the way back to 1906 47 00:03:16,279 --> 00:03:19,490 We're literally racing in the wheeltracks of legends like 48 00:03:19,532 --> 00:03:22,368 Carroll Shelby, Louis Chevrolet 49 00:03:22,660 --> 00:03:24,954 Roger Penske, and Oscar Koveleski 50 00:03:24,954 --> 00:03:25,955 just to name a few 51 00:03:26,956 --> 00:03:30,543 This year there are well over 100 competitors 52 00:03:31,169 --> 00:03:32,503 ready to tackle the hill 53 00:03:32,795 --> 00:03:34,380 and I can't wait to get out there 54 00:03:34,797 --> 00:03:35,798 So wish me luck! 55 00:03:39,761 --> 00:04:07,872 (♪ guitar strumming and indistinct chatter) 56 00:04:11,876 --> 00:04:15,213 Hillclimbers come from all walks of life 57 00:04:15,630 --> 00:04:17,840 Most are not gearheads 58 00:04:18,508 --> 00:04:22,929 The typical hillclimber actually works in a professional field 59 00:04:24,013 --> 00:04:25,348 Many are brothers 60 00:04:25,848 --> 00:04:27,934 Some fathers and daughters 61 00:04:27,976 --> 00:04:29,435 Fathers and sons 62 00:04:29,727 --> 00:04:31,896 Grandfathers and granddaughters 63 00:04:32,814 --> 00:04:34,774 and several are married couples 64 00:04:35,608 --> 00:04:38,236 Some of these couples share the same car 65 00:04:38,820 --> 00:04:41,322 while others race in separate cars 66 00:04:42,365 --> 00:04:44,575 Hi, I'm Michele and I'm Mark 67 00:04:44,826 --> 00:04:46,286 and we both hillclimb 68 00:04:47,537 --> 00:04:50,123 Yeah, exciting Yeah, very exciting 69 00:04:50,164 --> 00:04:53,835 So I drive a 2012 BMW 135i 70 00:04:54,127 --> 00:04:59,465 And I drive a 1997 BMW M3 with, uh, Chevy power 71 00:04:59,841 --> 00:05:03,303 Michele: Chevy power Mark: LS3 - swap. Yay 72 00:05:03,386 --> 00:05:05,638 Lot's more power than my car 73 00:05:05,722 --> 00:05:06,848 Hmm, anyway 74 00:05:06,973 --> 00:05:08,683 Mark: How long you been married for? 75 00:05:08,766 --> 00:05:11,227 Uh, we've been married a little over 8 years 76 00:05:11,269 --> 00:05:13,521 Mark: Awesome Michele: You remember the date? 77 00:05:14,314 --> 00:05:16,232 February 17th? 78 00:05:16,607 --> 00:05:18,067 Michele: Close Mark: Close 79 00:05:18,192 --> 00:05:19,944 Mark: 13th - 13th Michele: Yes 80 00:05:19,986 --> 00:05:21,362 Snowed a lot Weekend before 81 00:05:21,446 --> 00:05:22,363 Michele: It did snow a lot that weekend 82 00:05:22,405 --> 00:05:23,614 Mark: Yeah it did - anyway 83 00:05:23,656 --> 00:05:26,284 Yeah, it was one of those blizzards of Pittsburgh 84 00:05:26,326 --> 00:05:27,243 We met in 8th grade 85 00:05:27,827 --> 00:05:29,203 It's a great story 86 00:05:29,245 --> 00:05:31,914 It's almost like a (bleep) comedy movie or something 87 00:05:31,956 --> 00:05:35,710 Yeah, Mark liked me and I didn't like him at that point 88 00:05:35,752 --> 00:05:37,128 Yeah, you were just trying to act like you didn't 89 00:05:37,211 --> 00:05:38,212 Yeah, I guess so 90 00:05:38,254 --> 00:05:39,213 What do you do for work? 91 00:05:39,213 --> 00:05:42,300 (laugh) I'm a business process engineer 92 00:05:42,759 --> 00:05:43,760 very exciting 93 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:46,262 I drive a truck. It's much much less exciting 94 00:05:46,262 --> 00:05:49,432 Well at least you get out and about and see people 95 00:05:49,474 --> 00:05:52,602 Mark: Yeah, grocery store, great Michele: You don't sit in an office all day 96 00:05:54,187 --> 00:05:55,605 How long have you been hillclimbing for? 97 00:05:56,147 --> 00:05:58,399 So I started hillclimbing in 2015 98 00:05:59,275 --> 00:06:01,235 My first hillclimb was Giants Despair 99 00:06:03,196 --> 00:06:05,198 Michele: We went up for a Sunday 100 00:06:06,991 --> 00:06:07,450 What? 101 00:06:07,492 --> 00:06:08,451 We went up for a Sunday 102 00:06:08,951 --> 00:06:09,786 Went up for a Sunday? 103 00:06:09,994 --> 00:06:11,120 We were't there for the whole weekend 104 00:06:11,412 --> 00:06:12,830 Yeah we were. We were there on Saturday 105 00:06:12,872 --> 00:06:13,498 No we weren't 106 00:06:13,539 --> 00:06:15,208 You were there on Saturday You wrecked on Sunday 107 00:06:15,291 --> 00:06:16,417 Ah, Okay 108 00:06:19,045 --> 00:06:20,046 Anyway, what's your favorite hillclimb? 109 00:06:21,005 --> 00:06:22,298 My favorite hillclimb is Duryea 110 00:06:23,174 --> 00:06:24,175 Who do you like it so much? 111 00:06:25,510 --> 00:06:28,763 I like it because it's the longest hill that we run 112 00:06:29,639 --> 00:06:31,933 and I would say it's the most intense 113 00:06:32,433 --> 00:06:33,976 Mark: By far Michele: By far 114 00:06:34,018 --> 00:06:34,852 By far it's the most intense 115 00:06:34,894 --> 00:06:35,895 Mark: Not even close 116 00:06:36,479 --> 00:06:38,231 I also love the Duryea hillclimb 117 00:06:38,356 --> 00:06:40,483 Mark: It's our mecca. If there is one 118 00:06:41,442 --> 00:06:42,568 Mark: Not that I want to offend anybody 119 00:06:42,860 --> 00:06:46,280 Mark: but it's the best one we do by far 120 00:06:47,907 --> 00:06:51,994 Is there anything fun about hillclimbing besides the actual racing part of it? 121 00:06:52,662 --> 00:06:56,958 It's fun - once you're done hang out - go to dinner 122 00:06:57,458 --> 00:07:00,795 Sit, relax, talk about the day Look at the sheets 123 00:07:01,045 --> 00:07:02,672 Both: Bench race 124 00:07:03,339 --> 00:07:06,008 Mark: See friends Michele: See how fast you went for the day 125 00:07:06,050 --> 00:07:08,052 Mark: Extended family members 126 00:07:08,553 --> 00:07:11,431 Yeah, it's like a second family Mark: yeah, East Coast people 127 00:07:13,349 --> 00:07:15,017 For those of you who have never been racing . . . 128 00:07:15,059 --> 00:07:18,646 We thought it might be fun to show you what a typical hillclimb car looks like 129 00:07:18,688 --> 00:07:20,189 outside and inside 130 00:07:21,065 --> 00:07:23,651 Looks like someone just put a bunch of decals on a street car 131 00:07:24,485 --> 00:07:27,488 But if you look closer you'll see there's much more than that 132 00:07:28,072 --> 00:07:30,867 The best way to get into hillclimbing, autocross or time trials 133 00:07:30,908 --> 00:07:33,411 is to start with a car you may be driving right now 134 00:07:33,661 --> 00:07:37,707 Like Mazda Miatas, Volkswagen GTIs, Honda Civics 135 00:07:37,874 --> 00:07:40,460 older Mustangs, Camaros or Firebirds 136 00:07:41,169 --> 00:07:43,796 They all make excellent entry level race cars 137 00:07:54,390 --> 00:07:59,312 Anywho, the best approach to hillclimbing is to start with a car you can afford to crash 138 00:08:00,021 --> 00:08:01,022 like this one 139 00:08:02,607 --> 00:08:03,608 or this one 140 00:08:05,610 --> 00:08:06,611 Both: or this one 141 00:08:17,497 --> 00:08:18,498 (engine starts) 142 00:08:28,299 --> 00:08:29,800 Mike: Racing doesn't have to be expensive 143 00:08:30,635 --> 00:08:34,096 for example, this Dodge Neon was purchased for only $2,000 144 00:08:34,889 --> 00:08:39,435 Actually for most hillclimb classes only a roll bar and fire extinguisher is required 145 00:08:40,186 --> 00:08:43,648 however it's a good idea to install a full cage if you have the budget 146 00:08:44,357 --> 00:08:46,734 Now many classes also allow for weight reduction 147 00:08:46,776 --> 00:08:49,028 and as you can see this car is fully gutted 148 00:08:49,070 --> 00:08:51,531 however it's a good idea to check the rules 149 00:08:51,572 --> 00:08:53,616 before you go tearing your car apart 150 00:08:54,116 --> 00:08:57,453 Each year we meet a competitor who has made one modification too many 151 00:08:57,495 --> 00:09:00,164 for the class they want to run in and they get stuck in a 152 00:09:00,206 --> 00:09:02,416 class that have cars that have double their horsepower 153 00:09:02,458 --> 00:09:05,378 Did I mention to check the rules before you do anything 154 00:09:06,963 --> 00:09:08,881 Now a racing seat is recommended 155 00:09:08,965 --> 00:09:12,218 and an up to date 5-point harness is also a requirement 156 00:09:13,261 --> 00:09:17,598 Many drivers choose to install an aftermarket suspension like the one you see here 157 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:20,768 It allows for height, camber and caster adjustments 158 00:09:21,185 --> 00:09:24,939 That'll make precise chassis alignment and corner-balancing much easier 159 00:09:25,481 --> 00:09:28,985 Racing tires like these Hoosiers complement the suspension upgrades 160 00:09:29,360 --> 00:09:32,947 Remember your class will change based on the modifications you choose to make 161 00:09:35,324 --> 00:09:37,451 This Neon retains the stock 2.0 liter engine 162 00:09:37,493 --> 00:09:39,328 with some aftermarket bolt-ons 163 00:09:39,704 --> 00:09:40,871 such as a cold air intake 164 00:09:41,706 --> 00:09:43,624 exhaust header - and 165 00:09:43,874 --> 00:09:44,875 performance computer 166 00:09:45,459 --> 00:09:50,339 You don't have to spend $50,000 on a race car 167 00:09:52,341 --> 00:09:53,342 You can if you want 168 00:09:53,676 --> 00:09:59,265 and there are people that have spent several hundred thousand dollars on race cars 169 00:10:00,099 --> 00:10:05,021 and typically the more you spend the faster your car is 170 00:10:05,062 --> 00:10:06,856 but not necessarily 171 00:10:07,898 --> 00:10:10,735 In this garage right here these are 2 of my race cars 172 00:10:11,611 --> 00:10:18,618 one is a 1986 Honda Civic which is completely gutted and has 173 00:10:19,368 --> 00:10:22,079 dual sidedraft Mikuni carburetors 174 00:10:24,999 --> 00:10:27,543 and an engine with a cam in it 175 00:10:28,210 --> 00:10:34,842 it weighs 1600 lbs and uses very lightweight wheels and racing slicks 176 00:10:35,801 --> 00:10:37,637 and its very, very fast 177 00:10:38,179 --> 00:10:42,016 and I don't think I have 7 or 8 thousand dollars in that car 178 00:10:43,267 --> 00:10:47,021 Mike: Besides having a car that will pass a technical inspection at the event 179 00:10:47,355 --> 00:10:50,483 the driver must also meet certain safety requirements 180 00:10:52,151 --> 00:10:54,779 this includes a driver's suit 181 00:10:57,406 --> 00:11:00,368 fireproof or Nomex socks 182 00:11:00,910 --> 00:11:04,330 gloves - racing shoes and a Snell-rated helmet 183 00:11:04,872 --> 00:11:06,624 and if you have facial hair 184 00:11:09,877 --> 00:11:11,170 you're gonna need a balaclava 185 00:11:17,009 --> 00:11:18,678 So now you're ready to go racing 186 00:11:20,888 --> 00:11:41,283 (race engine revving) 187 00:11:41,367 --> 00:11:47,998 (crowd cheering) 188 00:11:51,043 --> 00:11:54,171 One of the best things about Pennsylvania Hillclimb events 189 00:11:54,213 --> 00:11:57,007 is that 2 drivers can share the same car 190 00:11:57,675 --> 00:11:59,593 That's exactly what Vince and I do 191 00:11:59,677 --> 00:12:02,555 He runs in group 1 and I run in group 2 192 00:12:02,680 --> 00:12:05,891 and that way we race against each other in the same car 193 00:12:06,600 --> 00:12:09,478 Now competing in a 2-driver car can be quite rewarding 194 00:12:09,854 --> 00:12:14,316 but it also does come with it's fair share of challenges I can tell you 195 00:12:15,151 --> 00:12:19,196 To demonstrate, let me introduce Timm Murphy and Dan Ennis 196 00:12:20,698 --> 00:12:22,742 Mike (OC): Okay cut That's a wrap 197 00:12:25,119 --> 00:12:27,079 You can get out of the car now, Kenny 198 00:12:27,413 --> 00:12:29,165 No way, this is a lot faster than my car 199 00:12:31,834 --> 00:12:35,963 Hey Moose, Rocco come help Kenny find his way out of the car will ya? 200 00:12:43,721 --> 00:12:56,734 (♪ guitar strumming) 201 00:12:58,652 --> 00:13:03,491 Timm: So there we were. Dan: 2 guys sittin in chairs in a garage 202 00:13:03,699 --> 00:13:05,117 Dan: And somebody showed up with a camera 203 00:13:05,159 --> 00:13:07,536 We autocrossed together for years and years 204 00:13:08,329 --> 00:13:16,962 And when I bought the Miata to hillclimb in I offered him the invitation to do a co-drive 205 00:13:17,922 --> 00:13:22,551 way back when and haven't got rid of him since 206 00:13:25,554 --> 00:13:27,389 In spite all that I'm still here 207 00:13:30,518 --> 00:13:33,479 There's gonna be a lot of editing (background laughter) Timm: a lot of editing 208 00:13:33,521 --> 00:13:35,147 A metric (bleep) ton of editing 209 00:13:35,648 --> 00:13:36,649 Mike (OC) So who owns the car? 210 00:13:37,191 --> 00:13:38,192 Murphy owns the car 211 00:13:38,901 --> 00:13:43,447 We have an arrangement that if he wrecks the car he writes a check 212 00:13:43,864 --> 00:13:49,328 There is an agreed to price ahead of time 213 00:13:51,372 --> 00:13:53,582 and Dan has wrecked the car 214 00:13:53,833 --> 00:14:40,045 (engine racing) 215 00:14:44,383 --> 00:14:51,765 And it was not totaled, he replaced every single part 216 00:14:51,807 --> 00:14:54,476 that needed to be replaced after he wrecked it 217 00:14:54,518 --> 00:14:58,564 and he put the car back probably in better shape than it was 218 00:14:59,064 --> 00:15:01,650 so that's a good part of the deal 219 00:15:01,692 --> 00:15:03,402 That's not what you said at the time 220 00:15:04,570 --> 00:15:06,071 It was a whole different thing 221 00:15:06,822 --> 00:15:08,032 Timm: Time has mellowed me out 222 00:15:08,073 --> 00:15:09,450 Dan: What did you do to my car? 223 00:15:10,659 --> 00:15:12,870 Timm: That's how the story goes Dan: Yeah you stick to that one 224 00:15:12,912 --> 00:15:15,998 We could embellish it more through the years I'm sure 225 00:15:17,249 --> 00:15:18,709 We got 2 formula Mazdas 226 00:15:19,460 --> 00:15:21,879 Someone asked the question: Why do you have 2? 227 00:15:23,505 --> 00:15:31,013 Well, after purchasing this one and running it for 5 - 6 years very dependable 228 00:15:31,263 --> 00:15:34,642 the competition and I were talking 229 00:15:35,559 --> 00:15:39,563 and he said I ought to sell it to you and Dan 230 00:15:40,022 --> 00:15:43,943 and I thought about it for 30 seconds and blurted out 231 00:15:44,610 --> 00:15:45,611 well, why not? 232 00:15:46,779 --> 00:15:50,115 so I figured this is a faster car has more horsepower 233 00:15:51,033 --> 00:15:52,284 what could go wrong? 234 00:15:52,868 --> 00:15:54,495 (Dan laughs hysterically) 235 00:15:55,746 --> 00:15:59,750 This is the most finicky SOB car 236 00:15:59,792 --> 00:16:03,170 You have to be able to run a computer to talk to the car 237 00:16:03,212 --> 00:16:04,505 and I can't do that 238 00:16:05,839 --> 00:16:07,883 This is so dependable. I'm still selling this car 239 00:16:07,925 --> 00:16:11,303 I'd like to sell this car, I figured it would be easy to sell the car 240 00:16:11,345 --> 00:16:12,763 It's been for sale for a year 241 00:16:12,805 --> 00:16:15,724 but its a good thing I didn't sell it because 242 00:16:16,058 --> 00:16:20,771 while this car was down, the other car was serviceable 243 00:16:20,813 --> 00:16:24,233 and we ran it and it was still quick as hell 244 00:16:25,442 --> 00:16:27,361 They're within a second of each other still 245 00:16:27,403 --> 00:16:31,865 Mike (OC) Dan, you come over like every other Saturday 246 00:16:32,241 --> 00:16:35,285 In hillclimb season we're racing one weekend 247 00:16:35,744 --> 00:16:37,287 second weekend is maintenance weekend 248 00:16:37,538 --> 00:16:41,000 We come over, tear the thing apart - rebuild it 249 00:16:41,041 --> 00:16:42,042 make sure nothing's broken 250 00:16:44,503 --> 00:16:46,422 That's my Saturdays in season 251 00:16:46,463 --> 00:16:47,464 and we drink 252 00:16:48,465 --> 00:16:51,468 Timm: We have a beer or 2 Dan: or 3 - or 4 253 00:16:53,387 --> 00:16:55,806 Mike (OC): That seems to be a theme with the hillclimbers 254 00:16:56,432 --> 00:17:01,311 Yeah, its a drinking group with a racing problem 255 00:17:03,397 --> 00:17:06,608 Yes, do I have to get up and get in the car and run now - Okay. 256 00:17:07,651 --> 00:17:10,237 More fun sittin around BS'n sometimes 257 00:17:11,238 --> 00:17:12,239 Depending on the weather 258 00:17:13,073 --> 00:17:15,784 Well you crazy bastards that camp at the place 259 00:17:16,285 --> 00:17:19,121 You drink all night Get up at the crack of dawn 260 00:17:20,831 --> 00:17:23,167 In stay in hotels like a civilized person 261 00:17:24,209 --> 00:17:25,210 He's a hotel guy 262 00:17:26,003 --> 00:17:31,383 When Patti and I show up its the Wankerville Traveling Circus 263 00:17:31,425 --> 00:17:35,012 We have a large trailer We carry 4 tents 264 00:17:36,096 --> 00:17:38,640 Probably at least 10 chairs 265 00:17:38,682 --> 00:17:43,353 We have other Pittsburghers help set everything up 266 00:17:43,729 --> 00:17:45,939 Um, its a traveling circus 267 00:17:45,981 --> 00:17:48,025 We get there - we set up tents 268 00:17:48,067 --> 00:17:50,569 At the end of the event all the tents come back down 269 00:17:50,611 --> 00:17:53,614 and the circus goes back on the road again 270 00:17:53,655 --> 00:17:57,493 The Wankerville Traveling Circus does pack a lot of stuff 271 00:17:57,785 --> 00:17:59,828 and it is so great because 272 00:17:59,870 --> 00:18:03,123 when we get there and we caravan 273 00:18:03,165 --> 00:18:05,876 and meet up with people they are so wonderful 274 00:18:06,376 --> 00:18:07,795 Everybody helps you out 275 00:18:07,836 --> 00:18:10,172 If it wasn't for other people helping us 276 00:18:10,214 --> 00:18:11,882 I would not - I would not want to do this 277 00:18:11,924 --> 00:18:15,135 I would like - I would probably be totally fed up with it 278 00:18:15,177 --> 00:18:18,222 But it's really fun and it's really nice 279 00:18:18,430 --> 00:18:21,141 and family oriented I really, really love it 280 00:18:21,892 --> 00:18:23,894 We both fit in the same car (OC laughter) 281 00:18:24,853 --> 00:18:26,230 It's amazing sometimes (Dan laughs) 282 00:18:28,398 --> 00:18:32,277 Timm: We did the Miata hillclimb thing I'm thinking like 3 years 283 00:18:32,319 --> 00:18:36,782 and I wanted to do something a little bit quicker 284 00:18:36,824 --> 00:18:39,576 and I bought the Formula Mazda 285 00:18:39,618 --> 00:18:42,830 not really knowing what I was gonna get into 286 00:18:42,871 --> 00:18:45,332 and it's been an experience 287 00:18:45,374 --> 00:18:51,130 open wheels - so much different than having a full car around ya 288 00:18:51,380 --> 00:18:55,092 being able to see those wheels when you're going into turns 289 00:18:55,134 --> 00:18:58,554 Dan: And spray water at you when you make the turn 290 00:18:59,429 --> 00:19:01,765 Timm: When it's raining it's no fun 291 00:19:01,807 --> 00:19:04,434 and I've gotten away from doing it in the rain 292 00:19:04,476 --> 00:19:06,353 Dan: I actually like driving in the rain 293 00:19:06,395 --> 00:19:07,312 But Timm get's that 294 00:19:07,354 --> 00:19:09,439 "Oh My God don't take my car out in the rain" face 295 00:19:09,481 --> 00:19:11,650 So it's like I can't do that 296 00:19:12,985 --> 00:19:15,696 Eli: There is an overwhelming sense of comradery 297 00:19:15,737 --> 00:19:17,656 within the hillclimb community 298 00:19:18,615 --> 00:19:20,284 Several factors play into this 299 00:19:20,534 --> 00:19:25,372 including that it's both exhilarating and dangerous 300 00:19:26,999 --> 00:19:29,710 Because such a small portion of the general population 301 00:19:30,627 --> 00:19:32,296 participates in hillclimbing 302 00:19:33,172 --> 00:19:34,965 Co-workers and friends back home 303 00:19:35,591 --> 00:19:39,136 usually can't relate to the range of emotions 304 00:19:39,553 --> 00:19:42,347 experienced over the course of a racing weekend 305 00:19:43,390 --> 00:19:46,435 This can lead to strong bonds between the drivers 306 00:19:47,853 --> 00:19:51,565 Hi, I'm Vince and I think you all know Eli 307 00:19:51,607 --> 00:19:52,566 Hi 308 00:19:53,317 --> 00:19:55,777 We've been together about 3 years now 309 00:19:56,278 --> 00:19:58,989 Uh, we met on a hill hillclimbing 310 00:19:59,823 --> 00:20:04,286 and, uh, started we were racing with different cars at first 311 00:20:04,411 --> 00:20:07,039 and then just got to know one another and realized 312 00:20:07,080 --> 00:20:08,874 how much we had in common 313 00:20:08,916 --> 00:20:11,585 and, uh, besides the fact she's kinda cute. (Eli laughs) 314 00:20:11,627 --> 00:20:16,006 and, um, ah just started dating 315 00:20:16,048 --> 00:20:21,053 and had a wonderful time hillclimbing these last few years 316 00:20:21,929 --> 00:20:27,100 um, Eli has had a long career racing in England 317 00:20:27,893 --> 00:20:31,772 Yeah, I started when I was 18 hillclimbing in England 318 00:20:31,980 --> 00:20:35,567 and then I did some road rallying and some stage rallying 319 00:20:35,609 --> 00:20:38,320 and ended up doing a track racing series called 320 00:20:38,362 --> 00:20:40,572 Super Mighty Minis which was a lot of fun 321 00:20:40,614 --> 00:20:43,533 and then I had a 10 year break and moved to America 322 00:20:43,867 --> 00:20:47,537 and then started here and met you 323 00:20:48,705 --> 00:20:51,500 She heard about the club and came and made friends here 324 00:20:51,667 --> 00:20:52,626 and started hillclimbing 325 00:20:52,668 --> 00:20:57,506 I had first seen about hillclimbing in Vermont 326 00:20:58,006 --> 00:20:59,841 and felt that was something I wanted to do 327 00:20:59,883 --> 00:21:02,886 and I found out there was this club in Pennsylvania 328 00:21:03,136 --> 00:21:05,472 Uh, so I said: "I have to try that" 329 00:21:05,514 --> 00:21:08,934 Uh, I had autocrossed before and done track days 330 00:21:09,393 --> 00:21:11,853 Uh, but had never hillclimbed 331 00:21:12,145 --> 00:21:14,815 and so I first started hillclimbing in 2013 332 00:21:15,524 --> 00:21:19,695 and I have a 1998 Acura Integra 333 00:21:21,822 --> 00:21:25,325 that I competed successfully in DSP for a couple of years 334 00:21:26,034 --> 00:21:30,038 and that car is kinda no more competitive in that class 335 00:21:31,331 --> 00:21:35,836 So I decided to - we're working on putting a turbocharger 336 00:21:35,877 --> 00:21:38,880 in that car moving to a class where you're allowed to do 337 00:21:38,922 --> 00:21:41,883 more power, more aerodynamics and make it faster 338 00:21:41,925 --> 00:21:46,054 so we're gonna see how we can do with that car in a new class 339 00:21:46,096 --> 00:21:48,932 and meanwhile this year while that car is slowing being 340 00:21:48,974 --> 00:21:51,935 put together, we're running the Mini 341 00:21:52,102 --> 00:21:53,937 and, uh, it's a lot of fun 342 00:21:53,979 --> 00:21:58,942 I think the most fun about the way we run together 343 00:21:58,984 --> 00:22:02,612 we race together is that we're so close in abilities 344 00:22:03,488 --> 00:22:08,201 is that, you know she'll go up the hill and set a time 345 00:22:08,243 --> 00:22:10,537 I'll run up the hill - she'll tell me like what she did 346 00:22:10,537 --> 00:22:11,997 I'll go up and beat that time 347 00:22:12,039 --> 00:22:14,166 I'll , you know I'll tell her what I did 348 00:22:14,207 --> 00:22:16,668 She'll come up, run the hill and beat my time 349 00:22:16,710 --> 00:22:17,753 and we'll just leap frog 350 00:22:17,961 --> 00:22:18,503 back and forth 351 00:22:18,545 --> 00:22:21,048 and that's happened race after race after race 352 00:22:21,089 --> 00:22:23,550 Eli: Yep. Vince: And then it's kinda, like, you know 353 00:22:23,592 --> 00:22:27,012 a crap shoot who's fastest that day 354 00:22:27,054 --> 00:22:30,724 because, you know, it depends on the conditions and the weather 355 00:22:30,766 --> 00:22:34,311 and, you know, that last little bit of luck getting up the hill 356 00:22:34,353 --> 00:22:35,896 and getting the most out of the car 357 00:22:35,937 --> 00:22:39,816 and it's just - it's - it's just a lot of fun 358 00:22:39,858 --> 00:22:42,778 Although it's slightly annoying when you beat me in my car 359 00:22:43,653 --> 00:22:47,783 or you beat me in my car. Okay, alright (laughs) 360 00:22:50,744 --> 00:22:53,997 Eli: Hillclimbers are a dedicated group 361 00:22:54,289 --> 00:22:56,875 Many have been racing for 20 years or more 362 00:22:56,917 --> 00:23:02,047 But even more dedicated are the workers and volunteers 363 00:23:02,089 --> 00:23:05,258 who organize and staff the events 364 00:23:06,301 --> 00:23:09,888 When we go to a hillclimb 365 00:23:09,930 --> 00:23:11,890 Uh, I particularly think about 366 00:23:11,932 --> 00:23:14,351 the one near Hazleton, Pennsylvania 367 00:23:14,393 --> 00:23:16,812 called the Weatherly Hillclimb 368 00:23:16,853 --> 00:23:18,855 We really just kinda take over the town 369 00:23:18,897 --> 00:23:21,900 The local foundry lets us park in their parking lot 370 00:23:21,942 --> 00:23:26,071 Uh, they close the roads down for the whole weekend 371 00:23:26,363 --> 00:23:30,617 and you've got the Boy Scouts and the Rotary Club 372 00:23:30,659 --> 00:23:33,703 and all these non-profits that come out and set up 373 00:23:33,745 --> 00:23:36,540 food booths and other kind of things 374 00:23:36,581 --> 00:23:39,292 and Friday Night at the Weatherly Hillclimb 375 00:23:39,334 --> 00:23:41,586 they have a parade - and 376 00:23:44,131 --> 00:23:48,009 you can drive your race car right though the middle of town 377 00:23:48,051 --> 00:23:50,929 It's a really neat and quaint town 378 00:23:51,888 --> 00:23:56,518 Uh, and there's kids that line the roads 379 00:23:56,560 --> 00:23:57,644 like in any parade 380 00:23:57,686 --> 00:23:59,813 There's - and at the end there's, you know 381 00:23:59,980 --> 00:24:04,192 fire engines and I don't know how much equipment they bring 382 00:24:07,529 --> 00:24:10,824 and a lot of the - you can even if you have a formula car 383 00:24:10,866 --> 00:24:15,245 that's not street legal in way uh, shape or form 384 00:24:15,537 --> 00:24:19,332 you can take that in the parade right down the main street 385 00:24:20,250 --> 00:24:24,171 You know, uh, some of the other roads with kids on either side 386 00:24:24,463 --> 00:24:29,593 and, uh, a lot of times the locals kinda like us to 387 00:24:29,634 --> 00:24:31,303 you know, light up the tires 388 00:24:31,344 --> 00:24:34,514 so a lot of people oblige in that 389 00:24:34,806 --> 00:24:37,767 In fact, one of the guys, Ray Kochin 390 00:24:38,310 --> 00:24:43,899 Who, uh, he has a modified car one you'd see dirt tracking 391 00:24:44,524 --> 00:24:47,861 Um, and he has, it's painted up like the General Lee 392 00:24:48,445 --> 00:24:51,198 Uh, he, like I said, he's local to Weatherly 393 00:24:51,239 --> 00:24:53,533 and I think right in front of the police station 394 00:24:53,575 --> 00:24:54,534 this past year 395 00:24:54,576 --> 00:24:59,289 he just lit up the tires and did this giant burnout 396 00:24:59,331 --> 00:25:02,459 and when can you ever get the chance to do that? 397 00:25:02,959 --> 00:25:05,670 One of my favorite stories since I've been in the PHA 398 00:25:05,712 --> 00:25:08,715 for about, I think it's close to 5 years now - pretty close 399 00:25:08,757 --> 00:25:12,052 was Fall Jefferson, uh which is a track trial 400 00:25:12,093 --> 00:25:13,803 Uh, we did a couple years ago 401 00:25:13,845 --> 00:25:16,723 Um, It was me and Jason Ackerman 402 00:25:16,765 --> 00:25:22,145 and Jason's car is a turbocharged VW GTI making double what 403 00:25:22,187 --> 00:25:25,315 my car makes on any good day with the wind pushing it 404 00:25:25,357 --> 00:25:28,485 and my car has better handling and it was a track trial, so 405 00:25:29,069 --> 00:25:31,112 you know, horsepower was not that big of a deal 406 00:25:31,154 --> 00:25:33,490 Um, and we knew it was gonna be a battle going into the event 407 00:25:33,532 --> 00:25:36,993 We were, we'd talk and we knew it was gonna be kinda tough 408 00:25:37,035 --> 00:25:41,414 Every run we went out we were leap-frogging the other guy 409 00:25:42,040 --> 00:25:44,626 This went on for 2 days straight 410 00:25:44,668 --> 00:25:48,004 and it was like like nerve wracking because 411 00:25:48,046 --> 00:25:51,341 it was just a little bit every single time we went out 412 00:25:51,383 --> 00:25:53,885 and the funniest part was I think I got ahead of him 413 00:25:53,927 --> 00:25:56,304 because he had to go home early on Saturday 414 00:25:56,346 --> 00:26:00,016 and it kinda kept me on the top side of that going into Sunday 415 00:26:00,058 --> 00:26:03,311 and, um, it was nice cause you wanna have someone push you 416 00:26:03,353 --> 00:26:07,065 and it makes the event, you know a lot more fun, and 417 00:26:07,107 --> 00:26:10,819 I'll still never forget it's like it was slightly terrifying 418 00:26:10,860 --> 00:26:13,238 cause like you couldn't really enjoy yourself cause you were 419 00:26:13,280 --> 00:26:15,156 so close the entire time 420 00:26:15,198 --> 00:26:17,325 but it was also probably the most fun I've had 421 00:26:17,367 --> 00:26:20,870 driving - period! In a competition environment 422 00:26:20,912 --> 00:26:24,207 and I really enjoyed it, so yeah, my favorite time 423 00:26:27,711 --> 00:26:41,766 (♪ piano music) 424 00:26:42,058 --> 00:26:44,603 So, Kelsey, how did you get involved in racing? 425 00:26:44,769 --> 00:26:47,063 Well, I remember as a kid being 426 00:26:47,105 --> 00:26:48,732 really excited to go to the 427 00:26:48,773 --> 00:26:50,442 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix 428 00:26:50,483 --> 00:26:51,693 with my family 429 00:26:51,735 --> 00:26:56,406 and watch my Dad drive around in his white Jaguar convertible 430 00:26:57,324 --> 00:27:00,118 and remember loving the sounds of the engines 431 00:27:00,160 --> 00:27:02,037 and smell of exhaust 432 00:27:02,370 --> 00:27:03,663 and the adrenaline I felt for him 433 00:27:03,705 --> 00:27:06,499 while he was out there doing his laps 434 00:27:06,541 --> 00:27:08,001 I kind of knew I was destined 435 00:27:08,043 --> 00:27:11,254 to fall into the driver's seat of a race car 436 00:27:11,296 --> 00:27:15,884 Yep I've been wanting to do that event since I was in my 30's 437 00:27:15,925 --> 00:27:19,054 I had a Triumph TR4 back then 438 00:27:20,138 --> 00:27:21,556 So when did that get started? 439 00:27:21,931 --> 00:27:27,145 1983. It's the only closed street vintage race course 440 00:27:27,187 --> 00:27:28,104 in the country 441 00:27:28,146 --> 00:27:31,483 and that makes it kind of extra special 442 00:27:31,524 --> 00:27:34,944 but also partners and works with charities and organizations 443 00:27:34,986 --> 00:27:36,988 within the city such as law enforcement 444 00:27:37,030 --> 00:27:40,158 different schools and even Boys and Girls Scouts 445 00:27:40,742 --> 00:27:41,951 and I know another one. I worked at 446 00:27:41,993 --> 00:27:43,828 Allegheny Valley School for many years 447 00:27:44,496 --> 00:27:48,124 and the proceeds from just that one race had such a major impact 448 00:27:48,166 --> 00:27:50,835 on our mentally and physically challenged clients 449 00:27:51,169 --> 00:27:54,798 Yes, indeed. I think it's been 5 about 5 million dollars 450 00:27:54,839 --> 00:27:57,008 had been donated over the years 451 00:27:57,050 --> 00:27:59,803 mostly to the Autism Society of Pittsburgh 452 00:28:00,345 --> 00:28:03,306 "Unk", we called him "Unk" Alan Patterson, Sr. 453 00:28:03,348 --> 00:28:05,517 who had a hand in founding the race 454 00:28:05,558 --> 00:28:08,853 decided that autism in children was something that 455 00:28:08,895 --> 00:28:10,772 wasn't quite talked about enough 456 00:28:11,147 --> 00:28:12,482 Mike: No. Kelsey: That kind of fueled 457 00:28:12,524 --> 00:28:15,110 his desire to donate the proceeds from the race 458 00:28:15,777 --> 00:28:16,778 to the cause 459 00:28:17,487 --> 00:28:20,156 and last year it did a little over $400,000 460 00:28:20,448 --> 00:28:22,867 Mike: $400,000! Kelsey: Big bucks 461 00:28:22,909 --> 00:28:24,828 You must be really proud to be part of the 462 00:28:24,869 --> 00:28:26,496 Patterson Racing Team legacy 463 00:28:26,538 --> 00:28:29,541 I am - we all are. It's a family sport 464 00:28:29,833 --> 00:28:33,461 Um, Alan Sr. raced up until the year that he died 465 00:28:33,503 --> 00:28:36,297 and it trickled down to both of his sons 466 00:28:37,006 --> 00:28:40,009 His nephew, my dad, Peter and my brother and I 467 00:28:40,051 --> 00:28:42,971 and hopefully soon his granddaughter, Abagail 468 00:28:43,430 --> 00:28:44,305 how old's Abagail? 469 00:28:44,347 --> 00:28:45,348 Kelsey: 13 Mike: Oh, man! 470 00:28:45,765 --> 00:28:48,226 Kelsey: so we're get them started young and fast 471 00:28:48,601 --> 00:28:51,938 Yeah, hillclimbing is, uh, also a real family affair 472 00:28:51,980 --> 00:28:53,898 and a lot of hillclimbers have actually run in the 473 00:28:53,940 --> 00:28:54,733 Vintage Grand Prix 474 00:28:54,774 --> 00:28:57,485 but I'm not one of them, um Kelsey: Not yet. 475 00:28:57,694 --> 00:29:01,948 But, uh, you can find three generations of 476 00:29:01,990 --> 00:29:04,534 Oswalds, um, and DeHarts 477 00:29:05,160 --> 00:29:07,245 at any given event at any time 478 00:29:07,287 --> 00:29:10,290 Uh, sharing the same car Racing different cars 479 00:29:10,999 --> 00:29:14,419 and, uh, the patriarchs Bob Oswald Sr. and Don DeHart 480 00:29:14,461 --> 00:29:17,088 they've been at it for, like, 5 decades 481 00:29:17,380 --> 00:29:22,135 But as you know, hillclimbing goes back way further than that 482 00:29:22,635 --> 00:29:24,137 Indeed it does 483 00:29:24,763 --> 00:29:43,072 (engine roaring) 484 00:29:44,741 --> 00:29:47,702 Hillclimbing in Pennsylvania dates back to 1906 485 00:29:48,161 --> 00:29:50,538 when men and women wearing their Sunday best 486 00:29:50,580 --> 00:29:52,749 lined the streets near Wilkes-Barre 487 00:29:52,791 --> 00:29:54,918 to experience Giants Despair 488 00:29:55,835 --> 00:29:59,088 It is the oldest motorsports event in the country - period! 489 00:29:59,756 --> 00:30:01,216 even pre-dating the Indy 500 490 00:30:02,509 --> 00:30:04,803 Giants Despair attracted drivers and machines 491 00:30:04,886 --> 00:30:06,012 from all over the world 492 00:30:06,054 --> 00:30:08,431 in an attempt to be the first to reach the top 493 00:30:08,932 --> 00:30:11,976 it regularly drew over 100,000 spectators 494 00:30:12,018 --> 00:30:14,020 who gave witness to automotive destruction 495 00:30:14,062 --> 00:30:17,982 at the hands of large boulders deep ravines and trees 496 00:30:18,900 --> 00:30:21,694 When the Duryea Hillclimb in Reading was born in 1951 497 00:30:22,195 --> 00:30:24,072 drivers began to flock to Pennsylvania 498 00:30:24,405 --> 00:30:26,324 to run these 2 challenging events 499 00:30:26,366 --> 00:30:28,910 However each hill had different rules for drivers 500 00:30:28,952 --> 00:30:30,703 and car classification 501 00:30:31,246 --> 00:30:32,664 to make competition more uniform 502 00:30:33,248 --> 00:30:34,624 the Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association 503 00:30:35,124 --> 00:30:37,377 otherwise known as the PHA 504 00:30:37,710 --> 00:30:39,170 was formed in 1959 to 505 00:30:39,420 --> 00:30:40,797 bring consistency to the sport 506 00:30:42,382 --> 00:30:44,634 The PHA standardized the rules for competition 507 00:30:44,843 --> 00:30:45,844 and car preparation 508 00:30:46,302 --> 00:30:48,721 providing a class structure that was uniform 509 00:30:48,763 --> 00:30:50,265 and fair for all the hills 510 00:30:50,306 --> 00:30:53,184 Soon, the PHA became overall sanctioning body 511 00:30:53,226 --> 00:30:55,854 for all the hillclimb events in Pennsylvania 512 00:30:55,895 --> 00:30:58,273 and began issuing licenses to drivers 513 00:30:58,314 --> 00:31:00,817 Also, a points series was developed 514 00:31:00,859 --> 00:31:03,361 so that an overall champion could be recognized 515 00:31:03,403 --> 00:31:06,865 But as years went on, insurance costs began to rise 516 00:31:06,906 --> 00:31:08,992 making it difficult for independent clubs 517 00:31:09,033 --> 00:31:10,034 with smaller budgets 518 00:31:10,827 --> 00:31:12,871 The only clubs that survived were those affiliated 519 00:31:12,912 --> 00:31:16,124 with the Sports Car Club of America - the SCCA 520 00:31:16,165 --> 00:31:19,419 who at the time was offering affordable competition insurance 521 00:31:19,460 --> 00:31:22,463 Once the SCCA became the sanctioning body for the hills 522 00:31:22,505 --> 00:31:25,550 PHA competition licenses were no longer being honored 523 00:31:25,884 --> 00:31:27,886 Drivers were forced to join the SCCA 524 00:31:27,927 --> 00:31:29,888 if they wanted to continue hillclimbing. 525 00:31:29,929 --> 00:31:32,557 Many refused - which led to the decline in participation 526 00:31:33,099 --> 00:31:34,100 in PHA events 527 00:31:34,893 --> 00:31:37,562 Hillclimbing in Pennsylvania gradually began fading away 528 00:31:37,729 --> 00:31:40,064 and as the 90's approached many thought the sport 529 00:31:40,106 --> 00:31:40,940 would not survive 530 00:31:40,982 --> 00:31:43,484 But a few individuals and businesses stepped up to 531 00:31:43,526 --> 00:31:45,695 provide financial and organizational support 532 00:31:45,737 --> 00:31:48,656 long enough to see a resurgence in the sport 533 00:31:48,698 --> 00:31:52,327 Weatherly, founded in 1960, is located near Hazleton 534 00:31:52,368 --> 00:31:54,537 and is held every Spring and Fall 535 00:31:54,579 --> 00:31:56,581 Local politicians and congressmen 536 00:31:56,623 --> 00:31:57,999 actively support the hill 537 00:31:58,041 --> 00:32:01,294 and in 2018, the Weatherly Hillclimb was voted 538 00:32:01,336 --> 00:32:04,339 the #1 tourist attraction in Carbon County 539 00:32:05,423 --> 00:32:07,884 Today there are so many competitors wanting to run 540 00:32:07,926 --> 00:32:10,345 the Pagoda and Duryea Hillclimbs 541 00:32:10,386 --> 00:32:11,346 in Reading 542 00:32:11,387 --> 00:32:12,597 that registration fills up 543 00:32:12,639 --> 00:32:14,349 in less than 24 hours 544 00:32:14,849 --> 00:32:17,143 Meanwhile, Giants Despair just celebrated it's 545 00:32:17,185 --> 00:32:18,978 112th anniversary 546 00:32:19,020 --> 00:32:20,355 in 2018 547 00:32:21,606 --> 00:32:23,149 Um, we met through, um 548 00:32:23,191 --> 00:32:24,192 Special Olympics 549 00:32:24,442 --> 00:32:25,443 Um, Gibby was coaching 550 00:32:25,485 --> 00:32:26,486 Special Olympics 551 00:32:26,819 --> 00:32:27,820 my sister was an athlete 552 00:32:28,321 --> 00:32:31,908 and, uh, my Dad asked me to you know, come and help out 553 00:32:31,950 --> 00:32:33,159 and that's kinda how we met 554 00:32:33,952 --> 00:32:36,162 We were good friends for many years 555 00:32:36,704 --> 00:32:38,414 and we took our first team to 556 00:32:38,456 --> 00:32:39,457 the international Special Olympics 557 00:32:40,792 --> 00:32:43,586 and after 2 weeks of that we figured 558 00:32:43,628 --> 00:32:45,588 well, we can do that. Why not try dating? 559 00:32:45,672 --> 00:32:47,090 and that's how we got together 560 00:32:47,840 --> 00:32:49,509 I'm a paper cutter in a print shop 561 00:32:49,801 --> 00:32:51,386 Um, kinda run the bindery 562 00:32:52,387 --> 00:32:53,805 And I'm in IT 563 00:32:53,846 --> 00:32:56,432 So I spend all day in front of a laptop 564 00:32:57,058 --> 00:32:59,018 yelling at people. So, yeah, so 565 00:32:59,894 --> 00:33:04,065 Gibby: Um, we drive a 1999 Chevy Camaro 566 00:33:04,107 --> 00:33:05,942 in the ESP class 567 00:33:06,609 --> 00:33:09,195 Kris: We've done this hillclimbing since 2010 568 00:33:10,279 --> 00:33:14,534 Kris: So, um, we're in the same class - same car 569 00:33:14,575 --> 00:33:15,576 very competitive 570 00:33:16,953 --> 00:33:17,954 She's competitive 571 00:33:18,413 --> 00:33:21,708 (Kris laughs) Yes. I try to be within a second or 2 of him 572 00:33:22,291 --> 00:33:24,919 Occasionally I've won, but only occasionally 573 00:33:25,211 --> 00:33:26,421 But good enough, so 574 00:33:27,672 --> 00:33:29,716 Um, we both watch each other's times 575 00:33:29,757 --> 00:33:30,675 very closely 576 00:33:30,717 --> 00:33:31,676 One of us will be at the bottom 577 00:33:31,718 --> 00:33:34,512 and as soon as there's a time we'll be texting each other 578 00:33:34,554 --> 00:33:38,599 back and forth, so, um but, yeah 579 00:33:39,267 --> 00:33:43,396 One of our best memories is actually when the car broke 580 00:33:43,688 --> 00:33:47,191 We were at Duryea, and top of the hill after the 581 00:33:47,233 --> 00:33:48,735 first day of competition 582 00:33:48,943 --> 00:33:49,902 and I went to take the car out 583 00:33:49,944 --> 00:33:51,154 just for a reconnaissance run 584 00:33:51,195 --> 00:33:52,822 we're semi-street legal 585 00:33:52,864 --> 00:33:55,033 and I went to pull out and the engine 586 00:33:55,074 --> 00:33:57,660 went all kinda funny noises 587 00:33:57,702 --> 00:33:58,661 pulled it back in 588 00:33:59,203 --> 00:34:01,372 and before we even stopped 589 00:34:01,539 --> 00:34:03,833 there was a crowd around the car 590 00:34:04,542 --> 00:34:07,920 Now, we're in pits that had no power 591 00:34:08,463 --> 00:34:11,549 No lights - no nothing, and suddenly 592 00:34:11,591 --> 00:34:15,053 we had at least 10-20 people working on the car 593 00:34:15,470 --> 00:34:17,472 trying to figure out what broke in the engine 594 00:34:18,139 --> 00:34:19,599 and it got to be dusk 595 00:34:19,932 --> 00:34:21,142 and all these folks missed the dinner 596 00:34:21,184 --> 00:34:22,894 We told "hey you can go" - No 597 00:34:22,935 --> 00:34:26,314 They were pulling apart the engine to find out what it was 598 00:34:26,355 --> 00:34:28,775 with flashlights and people throwing tools at it 599 00:34:28,816 --> 00:34:32,904 And lights, and compression - compression testers 600 00:34:32,945 --> 00:34:35,406 and pulling injectors and everything out 601 00:34:35,448 --> 00:34:37,492 injectors and different things out 602 00:34:37,533 --> 00:34:40,828 Till finally it realized that this was major internal 603 00:34:41,120 --> 00:34:43,414 and you gotta go home 604 00:34:44,665 --> 00:35:11,317 (car engine sounds) 605 00:35:13,152 --> 00:35:17,448 So the last time you were at Giants, tell us what happened 606 00:35:18,324 --> 00:35:19,575 So I went to Giants Despair 607 00:35:19,617 --> 00:35:21,619 knowing I had to change my head gasket 608 00:35:22,787 --> 00:35:23,788 Mike (OC): Again 609 00:35:23,913 --> 00:35:24,831 Matt: Again 610 00:35:24,914 --> 00:35:26,415 So first thing I pull into the 611 00:35:26,457 --> 00:35:29,168 parking lot into the pits it's 10 O'clock at night 612 00:35:30,461 --> 00:35:33,256 everyone's standing there like Hey, we hear, you know, you 613 00:35:33,297 --> 00:35:34,465 got some mechanical work to do 614 00:35:34,507 --> 00:35:34,924 And I said: "Yeah" 615 00:35:34,966 --> 00:35:35,967 And they're like: "Let's do it now!" 616 00:35:36,342 --> 00:35:38,469 before the car was even off the dolly 617 00:35:38,594 --> 00:35:41,681 there's people with wrenches tryin' to get the hood open, so 618 00:35:42,348 --> 00:35:46,561 Uh, we changed the head gasket out - pitch black 619 00:35:46,894 --> 00:35:48,688 You know - 10:30/11:00 at night 620 00:35:49,313 --> 00:35:52,984 And the, that was done, so party ensued - and 621 00:35:54,110 --> 00:35:56,779 Saturday morning made a run up the hill 622 00:35:57,780 --> 00:35:59,991 come up to the next session made that run up the hill 623 00:36:00,575 --> 00:36:02,326 And, came, coming back from turnaround 624 00:36:04,036 --> 00:36:05,538 There's a crest that you go over 625 00:36:05,663 --> 00:36:08,374 and there's some of the locals are standin' out in the yards 626 00:36:08,666 --> 00:36:09,667 watching all the cars go up the hill 627 00:36:10,001 --> 00:36:11,836 So everyone's showboating and doing burnouts 628 00:36:12,628 --> 00:36:14,630 and revving the engines when they go past, so 629 00:36:15,381 --> 00:36:20,261 I play along and, you know, spin the tires through 2nd gear 630 00:36:20,303 --> 00:36:21,971 and we crest over the hill 631 00:36:22,013 --> 00:36:23,639 and as soon I lift off the throttle 632 00:36:24,724 --> 00:36:26,475 I could hear: "clunk clunk clunk clunk clunk clunk" 633 00:36:26,517 --> 00:36:27,310 I said: "Oh no!" 634 00:36:27,351 --> 00:36:28,352 Chris (OC): I never heard this part 635 00:36:29,562 --> 00:36:31,022 So I start coming back down the hill 636 00:36:32,190 --> 00:36:34,150 and, like, ooo, I push my foot on the clutch 637 00:36:34,358 --> 00:36:36,152 and kinda went away. And I'm, like, listening 638 00:36:37,069 --> 00:36:39,197 I can hear a little bit of ticking noise 639 00:36:39,989 --> 00:36:41,574 Start taking my foot back off the clutch 640 00:36:41,616 --> 00:36:44,452 as soon as the clutch engages: "clunk clunk clunk clunk" 641 00:36:44,493 --> 00:36:46,037 the transmission's making all kind of noises 642 00:36:46,078 --> 00:36:50,291 I'm just like - cold sweat Instant like, barf feeling 643 00:36:50,708 --> 00:36:52,460 (laughter) 644 00:36:52,793 --> 00:36:56,380 So, uh, I get to the bottom of the hill 645 00:36:56,422 --> 00:36:58,174 like coast all the way down the hill 646 00:36:58,758 --> 00:37:00,843 Roll into my pit spot, and uh, 647 00:37:02,094 --> 00:37:04,263 try to pretend like nothing's wrong 648 00:37:04,722 --> 00:37:06,557 back of my mind I knew something was wrong 649 00:37:08,184 --> 00:37:10,728 After we come down from the elbow, uh 650 00:37:10,770 --> 00:37:11,479 I'm starting to think, like 651 00:37:11,520 --> 00:37:15,566 Who do I know that has Honda parts in the area 652 00:37:15,608 --> 00:37:19,362 cause I'm 5 hours from home at this, you know, particular hill 653 00:37:20,071 --> 00:37:23,699 So I call up a couple people and I end up with, uh 654 00:37:24,450 --> 00:37:29,580 Jeff Arvil who is racing the LeMons Honda Del Sol car 655 00:37:29,622 --> 00:37:30,623 this year 656 00:37:30,790 --> 00:37:34,043 and I know he's got a D-Series motor in it 657 00:37:34,293 --> 00:37:35,628 And he's gotta have some parts 658 00:37:35,670 --> 00:37:36,963 Mike (OC): You had just met him 659 00:37:37,004 --> 00:37:40,174 Yeah, I've met him only once or twice beforehand 660 00:37:40,216 --> 00:37:43,094 And, uh, so I called Jeff I say, hey I'm looking for 661 00:37:43,511 --> 00:37:45,763 a final drive gear set for my car 662 00:37:45,805 --> 00:37:48,307 He said: "Oh, let me call a buddy of mine." 663 00:37:48,349 --> 00:37:50,810 He called back like 15 minutes later, and he's like: 664 00:37:50,851 --> 00:37:53,354 "So, you need a whole transmission?" 665 00:37:53,396 --> 00:37:54,355 "You need a limited slip?" 666 00:37:54,397 --> 00:37:56,565 "You need this ratio? You need that ratio?" 667 00:37:56,607 --> 00:37:57,525 "What do you want?" 668 00:37:57,566 --> 00:37:59,360 and he gave me like 10 options 669 00:37:59,402 --> 00:38:01,696 and I was like: "Whoa!" So I picked one, and 670 00:38:02,321 --> 00:38:04,824 He, actually I didn't know this at the time 671 00:38:04,865 --> 00:38:07,243 but he had driven to New Jersey 672 00:38:07,285 --> 00:38:10,246 to his friend's house and get the parts 673 00:38:10,288 --> 00:38:13,541 and then drove all the way back from New Jersey to Wilkes-Barre 674 00:38:14,250 --> 00:38:15,626 and got there around, again, 675 00:38:15,668 --> 00:38:17,295 probably 11:00 at night when he showed up 676 00:38:17,336 --> 00:38:19,213 and I had already pulled the transmission 677 00:38:19,255 --> 00:38:22,383 out of the car and had gears and shift forks 678 00:38:22,425 --> 00:38:24,844 and synchronizers all over the ground 679 00:38:24,885 --> 00:38:26,012 Mike (OC): It happened in the pits 680 00:38:26,053 --> 00:38:27,054 Matt: In the pits, yeah 681 00:38:27,221 --> 00:38:28,222 In the middle of the night, and 682 00:38:28,764 --> 00:38:32,435 we put a new final drive in the transmission 683 00:38:32,476 --> 00:38:34,103 put it all back together 684 00:38:34,145 --> 00:38:35,855 and he's telling me, you know: 685 00:38:35,896 --> 00:38:37,398 "I'll be back - I'll be there in, like, 2 hours" 686 00:38:37,440 --> 00:38:38,566 I said: "What's gonna take so long?" 687 00:38:38,899 --> 00:38:40,151 "Oh, like, I'm driving to New Jersey" 688 00:38:40,192 --> 00:38:41,944 I'm like: "You can't do that" 689 00:38:41,986 --> 00:38:44,822 Like, don't, that's - I'm gonna pack the car up 690 00:38:44,864 --> 00:38:45,573 I'll go home 691 00:38:45,573 --> 00:38:48,117 He's like: "No, think of the adventure we're gonna have" 692 00:38:48,784 --> 00:38:49,744 I'm like: "Adventure?" 693 00:38:49,785 --> 00:38:52,496 "You're driving on the highway, I'm sittin in a chair 694 00:38:52,538 --> 00:38:53,748 waiting for you 695 00:38:53,789 --> 00:38:54,749 (group laughter) 696 00:38:55,166 --> 00:38:58,169 Uh, you know, sure enough he - that's the kind of people 697 00:38:58,294 --> 00:39:00,713 we are around at these events 698 00:39:00,755 --> 00:39:04,258 Everyone is ... Yeah, something happens 699 00:39:04,300 --> 00:39:09,221 and 40 people are there waiting to come to your rescue 700 00:39:09,263 --> 00:39:11,515 or aid, or whatever it is you need 701 00:39:12,516 --> 00:39:15,061 So while I wasn't looking forward to it going in, but 702 00:39:15,102 --> 00:39:16,896 driving home I was thinking to myself: 703 00:39:16,937 --> 00:39:19,357 What an amazing weekend that was Eli: Yeah. 704 00:39:19,482 --> 00:39:22,777 and it was, uh, definitely because of Jeff for sure 705 00:39:22,818 --> 00:39:24,528 and everybody else in the pits 706 00:39:24,570 --> 00:39:27,656 that made changing the gasket 707 00:39:27,698 --> 00:39:29,658 such an enjoyable time, and 708 00:39:31,410 --> 00:39:32,953 that was that, so ... 709 00:39:34,246 --> 00:39:35,581 So a lot of my friends that 710 00:39:35,623 --> 00:39:37,666 don't know what hillclimbing is 711 00:39:37,708 --> 00:39:39,627 ask me: well, what do you get? 712 00:39:39,710 --> 00:39:41,545 you know, money, that kind of 713 00:39:41,587 --> 00:39:42,963 no - there's no money 714 00:39:43,631 --> 00:39:46,425 um, there's - there's little plaques that you can get 715 00:39:46,467 --> 00:39:49,887 for a trophy that you have to buy, actually 716 00:39:49,929 --> 00:39:52,348 so you don't get anything out of it other than 717 00:39:52,390 --> 00:39:55,893 the amazing comradery with all of your friends 718 00:39:57,269 --> 00:39:59,397 (Priest over PA system) Teach us to use our cars 719 00:39:59,438 --> 00:40:00,439 for your glory 720 00:40:00,981 --> 00:40:03,609 May we never miss the beauty of your world 721 00:40:03,651 --> 00:40:06,529 even thought we travel at a high rate of speed 722 00:40:07,238 --> 00:40:34,890 (Sarah Minnick singing the National Anthem) 723 00:40:35,141 --> 00:40:40,229 (singing ends - loud applause) 724 00:40:40,271 --> 00:40:41,480 (Joe Sibel over PA system) Thank you Sarah 725 00:40:42,273 --> 00:40:49,655 Announcer: Now at the line car #213 a VW Scirocco 726 00:40:50,739 --> 00:41:05,087 (indistinct chatter) 727 00:41:05,504 --> 00:41:28,194 (race car engine noise) 728 00:41:28,611 --> 00:41:32,823 (over PA system) #178 a Chevy Pickup driven by 729 00:41:32,865 --> 00:41:36,869 Charles King, of New Hampshire. He's retired 730 00:41:43,209 --> 00:41:47,922 (loud V8 engine revs) 731 00:41:49,590 --> 00:42:06,982 (indistinct chatter) 732 00:42:08,192 --> 00:42:27,169 (loud engines revving) 733 00:42:27,795 --> 00:42:29,838 (PA announcement) Workers please make you way back to the pits 734 00:42:30,548 --> 00:42:54,446 (car engine revving) 735 00:42:54,697 --> 00:43:02,246 (loud engine racing) 736 00:43:03,080 --> 00:43:07,084 Matt: I hear you had a pretty successful time at Giants 737 00:43:07,543 --> 00:43:10,421 Giants was pretty good for me this year 738 00:43:10,838 --> 00:43:13,882 Um, broke a record in, uh, BSP 739 00:43:15,342 --> 00:43:15,968 Mark: First one 740 00:43:16,010 --> 00:43:17,177 Michele: first record, yeah 741 00:43:17,219 --> 00:43:18,429 Standing for a long time, too 742 00:43:18,470 --> 00:43:19,805 2013 743 00:43:21,682 --> 00:43:23,434 I was determined to break it 744 00:43:23,475 --> 00:43:26,061 Mark wasn't having a great, uh, weekend at Giants 745 00:43:26,103 --> 00:43:29,231 No, so - so - Dan Reed, Mike Robinson and me 746 00:43:29,273 --> 00:43:32,192 are working on the car for like 15 hours 747 00:43:32,234 --> 00:43:34,153 all day Saturday all day Sunday 748 00:43:34,194 --> 00:43:36,739 I made one run up the hill and I was down like 100 horsepower 749 00:43:36,780 --> 00:43:37,781 I said: "We're done". 750 00:43:38,490 --> 00:43:40,659 So Dan and I walk up the hill 751 00:43:40,701 --> 00:43:43,203 and like she was going up and we knew it was gonna be that run 752 00:43:43,245 --> 00:43:44,204 and I had my camera out 753 00:43:44,246 --> 00:43:46,040 and then when she did I was checking my phone 754 00:43:46,081 --> 00:43:49,418 the entire time. It was like almost like 755 00:43:49,460 --> 00:43:52,004 waterfall, I was so happy for her 756 00:43:52,421 --> 00:43:56,300 It was, like, the best moment like, of our, like, ever 757 00:43:56,342 --> 00:43:57,885 it was like having her first 758 00:43:57,926 --> 00:43:59,011 record was - was amazing 759 00:43:59,053 --> 00:44:00,763 But, teah, my weekend sucked. 760 00:44:00,804 --> 00:44:02,514 But that made it so much better 761 00:44:02,890 --> 00:44:07,102 Well he was - he was on his side so I'm coming down the hill 762 00:44:07,311 --> 00:44:09,813 and looking for him as I'm coming down 763 00:44:09,855 --> 00:44:11,815 and I see him like at the bottom 764 00:44:11,857 --> 00:44:14,068 so then he's throwing numbers out at me 765 00:44:14,151 --> 00:44:15,527 He's like, you know, signing 766 00:44:15,569 --> 00:44:18,781 Yeah, I"m like (gestures) 767 00:44:18,822 --> 00:44:20,574 and I can't remember what the last one was: 6-4-9-5 768 00:44:20,616 --> 00:44:21,575 Michele: 4-9-5 769 00:44:21,867 --> 00:44:23,535 And she's like: What the (bleep) you trying to say? 770 00:44:23,577 --> 00:44:28,582 (loud laughter) 771 00:44:28,999 --> 00:44:31,001 I'm like handing over the orange railing and all these people 772 00:44:31,043 --> 00:44:32,753 staring at me like I'm crazy 773 00:44:32,795 --> 00:44:34,171 (laughter) 774 00:44:34,213 --> 00:44:35,214 Michele: "Yes!" 775 00:44:36,131 --> 00:44:38,550 Yeah, it was a good good - good ending to it 776 00:44:38,592 --> 00:44:39,510 Yeah, it was good 777 00:44:39,551 --> 00:44:41,095 And then it ended up being the dumbest problem 778 00:44:41,136 --> 00:44:41,929 on the face of the earth 779 00:44:41,970 --> 00:44:44,348 that I will forever not admit what it was 780 00:44:45,140 --> 00:44:46,725 that we should have found in about 5 minutes 781 00:44:46,767 --> 00:44:49,812 and after 35 hours Dan and I finally found it, but, yeah 782 00:44:51,855 --> 00:44:54,525 But hillclimbing is more than just racing and cars 783 00:44:54,608 --> 00:44:55,943 There's great camaraderie 784 00:44:56,694 --> 00:44:57,695 and drinking ... 785 00:44:58,946 --> 00:45:00,155 and hanging out with friends 786 00:45:00,906 --> 00:45:01,907 and drinking ... 787 00:45:02,408 --> 00:45:03,409 and great food 788 00:45:04,785 --> 00:45:05,744 Glenn: "What?" 789 00:45:06,078 --> 00:45:06,954 (Eli laughs) 790 00:45:06,995 --> 00:45:09,623 Actually, I wanted to mention there's also parades 791 00:45:10,416 --> 00:45:11,417 and campfires 792 00:45:11,750 --> 00:45:12,710 and fireworks 793 00:45:12,751 --> 00:45:15,671 Actually, it takes a lot of volunteers to put on 794 00:45:15,713 --> 00:45:17,423 an event like this 795 00:45:18,132 --> 00:45:20,592 Yeah, without our workers 796 00:45:20,926 --> 00:45:22,469 our event officials 797 00:45:23,137 --> 00:45:24,138 and our organizers 798 00:45:25,139 --> 00:45:26,890 and our timing and scoring folks 799 00:45:27,641 --> 00:45:29,518 and technical inspectors 800 00:45:29,643 --> 00:45:31,603 and also our registrars 801 00:45:32,146 --> 00:45:34,815 to all of you, we would like to say 802 00:45:34,857 --> 00:45:36,191 Thank you! 803 00:45:37,609 --> 00:45:50,330 (crowd and car racing noises) 804 00:45:50,622 --> 00:46:04,928 (car engine racing) 805 00:46:09,933 --> 00:46:13,061 Brenda: "Chasing Giants. Jefferson Circuit 806 00:46:13,145 --> 00:46:16,315 scene 2, take 6" (clapper) 807 00:46:17,232 --> 00:46:18,233 (Butch and Mikie laughing) 808 00:46:18,275 --> 00:46:19,234 Mike (OC): "Action" 809 00:46:19,276 --> 00:46:21,445 We're here in the pits 810 00:46:21,570 --> 00:46:25,032 and as you can see behind me there's a lot going on 811 00:46:25,282 --> 00:46:26,784 Let's take a closer look 812 00:46:28,285 --> 00:46:29,828 Uh, whattaya doing? 813 00:46:30,078 --> 00:46:32,831 We're trying to film a documentary about hillclimbing 814 00:46:34,500 --> 00:46:36,001 Uh, you realize when people 815 00:46:36,043 --> 00:46:37,002 see this they're gonna wanna 816 00:46:37,044 --> 00:46:38,045 come out and try it, right? 817 00:46:38,378 --> 00:46:39,505 Well, some I guess 818 00:46:39,546 --> 00:46:41,089 And the more people that come to the hillclimbs 819 00:46:41,131 --> 00:46:42,508 the less runs we're all gonna get 820 00:46:42,549 --> 00:46:44,426 Ah, right 821 00:46:44,468 --> 00:46:46,720 Alright, turn the camera over 822 00:46:47,805 --> 00:46:48,764 Listen, this is dangerous 823 00:46:48,806 --> 00:46:51,934 And these people - they're not very nice 824 00:46:52,601 --> 00:46:53,602 You should probably just stay home 825 00:46:53,644 --> 00:46:54,603 Yeah, stay home! 826 00:46:55,771 --> 00:46:57,439 Mike (OC): cut - cut 827 00:47:00,025 --> 00:47:01,026 Hi, guys 828 00:47:01,193 --> 00:47:02,152 Hi, what's happening? 829 00:47:02,653 --> 00:47:05,113 This is Mike Ancas He's the director 830 00:47:05,948 --> 00:47:06,782 So you realize we're committed 831 00:47:06,824 --> 00:47:09,451 to finishing this documentary, right? 832 00:47:09,535 --> 00:47:10,953 Eli/Chris/Matt: Yes, Yeah, Yep 833 00:47:11,411 --> 00:47:13,664 And hopefully, some people will see it 834 00:47:14,206 --> 00:47:15,207 Eli/Chris/Matt: Yes, Yeah, Yep 835 00:47:15,749 --> 00:47:17,793 So can we get on with it? 836 00:47:18,085 --> 00:47:19,378 Eli/Chris/Matt: Sure, Yeah, Yep 837 00:47:21,213 --> 00:47:23,757 Don't you guys have something to do like checking tire pressures 838 00:47:23,799 --> 00:47:25,634 or changing a head gasket, or 839 00:47:27,219 --> 00:47:28,512 Matt: I got a couple head gaskets I could swap 840 00:47:28,554 --> 00:47:29,555 Chris: Yeah, we could do that 841 00:47:31,181 --> 00:47:33,475 Well - get to it 842 00:47:33,600 --> 00:47:35,727 Chris/Matt: Alright, Okay, Geez 843 00:47:36,687 --> 00:47:38,772 Don't look at me They're your friends too 844 00:47:39,231 --> 00:47:39,773 Yeah 845 00:47:40,274 --> 00:47:41,900 Okay, everybody back to your places 846 00:47:41,942 --> 00:47:43,652 we're gonna do another take 847 00:47:46,697 --> 00:47:47,447 Mike (OC): Action 848 00:47:47,823 --> 00:47:50,701 Let's take a walk through the pits - follow me 849 00:47:51,785 --> 00:47:54,204 (indistinct crowd chatter) 850 00:47:54,288 --> 00:48:05,632 (♪ upbeat music and car racing/engine noise) 851 00:48:06,091 --> 00:48:26,486 (♪ music continues with indistinct chatter) 852 00:48:26,778 --> 00:49:35,055 (♪ upbeat music with car racing/engine noise) 853 00:49:40,310 --> 00:49:43,730 Oh, I completely forgot sorry, guys. (laughter) 854 00:49:46,984 --> 00:49:48,819 Barry: "Jack, what happened in turn 1 today? 855 00:49:49,319 --> 00:49:51,446 Billy/Darryl: (laughter) 856 00:49:52,072 --> 00:49:53,073 Barry: "How ya doing, Dad?" 857 00:49:55,701 --> 00:49:59,246 Uh, to demonstrate let me introduce 858 00:49:59,955 --> 00:50:00,956 I've completely stuffed that 859 00:50:00,998 --> 00:50:01,999 (Mike laughing OC) 860 00:50:02,040 --> 00:50:09,131 (♪ music - no dialogue) 861 00:50:09,214 --> 00:50:11,216 As I look forward in my life 862 00:50:11,258 --> 00:50:13,510 I can't imagine ever stopping this 863 00:50:13,552 --> 00:50:16,179 If it gets to the point where I can't drive anymore 864 00:50:16,221 --> 00:50:19,391 I'll still go to the events and volunteer and work 865 00:50:19,433 --> 00:50:20,809 and things like that 866 00:50:22,310 --> 00:50:26,273 So, I - this has been one of the, uh 867 00:50:26,314 --> 00:50:28,859 most important things I've ever done in my life 868 00:50:29,401 --> 00:50:32,154 Um, and I'm lucky to have my wife, Brenda 869 00:50:32,946 --> 00:50:35,907 with me at all the events, uh 870 00:50:36,700 --> 00:50:39,077 So, uh, maybe at some point 871 00:50:39,119 --> 00:50:42,122 We'll see some of you at one of the hillclimbs 872 00:50:42,164 --> 00:50:43,123 So until then 873 00:50:45,667 --> 00:50:50,797 Good luck, and, uh, make sure you keep your car upright 874 00:50:50,881 --> 00:52:19,553 (♪ soothing instrumental music No other sounds) 875 00:52:20,387 --> 00:53:12,814 (♪ soothing music)