A few private direct donations have brought us closer to our goal! THANKS. Also stay tuned as I will open another page so these donations can continue.

Known for its sunshine, oranges, bathing beauties and Hollywood blockbusters its easy to forget that more racing history has been made in Southern California than anywhere else. From the early road races that brought legends like Barney Oldfield and Earl Cooper to perform in what were at the time the largest public gatherings west of the Mississippi, to its backyard tinkerers like Mickey Thompson whose list of innovations is second to none! From Ascot to Winternationals, from the strip at Lions to the Gilmore Roar, from Americas first board track to the state-of-the-art Speedway, WHERE THEY RACED will be a victory lap for these fading memories.

With research based on a graduate dissertation turned into a book by Harold Osmer, and 15 years experience producing over 800 PBS shows for Huell Howser and KCET, I have already amassed a large collection of rare archival photos and footage, as well as received commitments of participation (use of vintage cars, locations, archives, on-camera experts and so on) from many racing organizations, museums, experts, historians, archives and libraries.

WHERE THEY RACED PIT CREW:
Steve Lewis and the people over at Performance Racing http://www.performanceracing.com/magazine/
Jeff Baugh – Airborne Reporter KFWB / KNX Newsradio in Los Angeles and his unique POV on L.A.
Automobile Driving Museum http://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org
Doug Stokes – PR
Tom Fritz will design key art poster http://www.fritzart.com/
Richard Parks – NHRA http://www.landspeedracing.com/
Tony Thacker and Wally Parks NHRA Museum http://www.museum.nhra.com
Danny Thompson – Mickey and Lions
Don Gilespie Lions
UCLA – Archives
USC Archives
Avatar Labs Motion Graphics / Design http://www.avatarlabs.com
Full list to be released soon.

Thank you for choosing to participate in bringing this lost history to light!

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About the Director / Producer: Harry Pallenberg

For the past 15 years I have produced over 800 shows at KCET – PBS in Los Angeles for Huell Howser Productions. The signature series CALIFORNIA’S GOLD is seen statewide, is endorsed by the CA Teachers and the CA Library Assoc. and has received numerous awards for our strong focus on California, its rich history, amazing people and stunning natural beauty. Website.

I have also produced & directed two feature documentaries. The first is SHOTGUN FREEWAY: Drives through Lost L.A. Starring Buck Henry, David Hockney, Joan Didion, James Ellroy. Netflix it.

The second is WOMEN IN BOXES: A Documentary on Magic’s Better Half, is currently airing on The Documentary Channel and can be pre-ordered on Netflix now. Coming to iTunes this summer. Website.