PROGRAM CATALOG

A few sentences about each of the programs "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" has produced

1. "CAN MOTORSPORT SURVIVE? ACT 1&2" (TWO 1 HOUR PROGRAMS) A presentation to the Chicagoland Sports Car Club by Bill Wildt, President of the MOTORSPORT ADVANCEMENT CRUSADE.

2. "FORMULA ATLANTIC RACING WITH WALT MODELSKI" A look at an original Formula Atlantic car and the racing activities of its owner.

3. "VINTAGE AUTO RACING AND THE BRITISH MOTORCAR WITH MACK BESSER" The vintage auto racing phenomenon in general and British car vintage racing in particular with nationally recognized Jaguar expert, Mack Besser,

4. "SLOT CAR RACING WITH JOHN OLSEN" Model slot car racing...an indepth look with pro racer and world record holder, John Olsen.

5. "ROD & CUSTOM SHOWS WITH JIM SCHROEDER" Studio interview with a man that founded a local level annual car show in anticipation of the 5th. "Franklin Park Fall Festival of Wheels". How does he do it, and more important WHY?

6. "440 RACING WITH SUBI LINDBERG" Two shows in one! We take a look at race cars powered by snowmobile engines, and we examine female racer, Subi Lindberg...she's a fascinating person and will surprise you.

7. "FRANKLIN PARK FALL FESTIVAL OF WHEELS" We took our camera to Jim Schroeder's annual rod & custom show. 250 suburban entries at this local show speaks volumes about the interest in motorsports.

8. "LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY WITH KEVIN DAWSON" An indepth interview with a race track owner with big plans. Included is footage of his facility, including the paved oval, two moto-x courses, off-road, 4x4 & buggie course, plus the unused dragstrip.

9. "RACEWAY PARK WITH WAYNE ADAMS, SR." A look at Chicagoland's oldest, exclusively motorsport facility with a man that started work there the day it opened in 1938. Fascinating interview with announcer, Wayne Adams, Sr., including taped footage of the Raceway Park facility, plus stories about the history of motorsports in the midwest from a man that has announced at every race track and thoroughly loves racing.

10. "OBSERVED TRIALS WITH SVEN BLEY" Some consider observed trials to be the oldest form of motorsport in the world. We talk about "trials" with nationally ranked competitor, Sven Bley and include some action footage of what we believe is a perfect urban motorsport.

11. "ICE RACING WITH BRUCE BOBER" Quads, ATV's, and motorcycles...don't put them away in the winter. We talk about ice racing and show some action footage with northern Illinois promoter and national level AMA flattrack technical inspector, Bruce Bober.

12. "MIDGET RACING WITH STEVE THINNES" Studio interview with nationally ranked 22 year old midget driver, Steve Thinnes. We look at midget racing in general and Steve's career in particular (a career that began at age 6 in quarter midgets.

13. "MOTORSPORTS & THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY I" An interview of Bill Wildt by Dan Schmitt, host of a political/social activist access television series called "The Other Side". We took his program (with his permission), dressed it up theatrically and presented it to our audience.

14. "SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACING WITH JOHN MALIK" We examined the weekly Sunday snowmobile drag races held at Wasz's Resort on Channel Lake in northern Illinois with top division mod sled racer, John Malik and his father, owner of Trend Automotive & Sports Center. Show included studio interview with equipment displayed, plus action footage.

15. "MOTORCYCLE DRAG RACING WITH T.J. HOFMEISTER" The very first show we produced after completing public access classes. It's #15 in the series because we did it before we were a series and #15 was as good a place as any to hide it. A year after this show was done, T.J. Hofmeister became the fastest man to ever make a quarter mile pass on a motorcycle (207 mph). One of these days we'll do something with this show to improve it.

16. "PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION & ICE RACING UPDATE" We make our first public statement regarding public access television. We also added a 14 min. piece of action footage taped at a local ice race.

17. "MOTORSPORTS EARLY YEARS ACT 1&2" A terrific interview with 76 year old former Indy car racer, Emil Andres and 64 year old Wayne Adams, Sr. These guys had so many stories and information that it turned into two shows.

18. "SPRINT CAR RACING WITH MIKE KETTMANN, PLUS ICE RACING UPDATE" We traveled to Willow Springs to talk with and look at sprint car racer, Mike Kettmann and his sprinter. A short outdoor interview conducted in mid-winter just before off-season teardown. We added the ice racing update to keep folks thinking about it (seasonally timely).

19. "ULTRALITE AIRCRAFT & ULTRALITE RACE CARS" We take a look at snowmobile powered airplanes at a local ultralite flying field, including flying footage; then we take an indepth look at a snowmobile powered race car in the shop of a man building it.

20. "DRAG RACING WITH THE DESALVO FAMILY & FRIENDS" We travel to the race shop of a family that drag races together. From the 60+ year old father that races a 500 cu. in. big block Chevy Vega to his son that races a 440 cu. in. 60's vintage Ramcharger Dodge...not to mention the role of the mom, daughters, sister, grandkids...they're quite a group.

21. "STOCK CAR RACING WITH MIKE WHITE" We make a mid-winter visit to the race shop of Raceway Park late model stock car driver, rookie of the year, Mike White to review what he was building for the coming season. (Footnote: Mike won the season championship with the car he was building when we did the interview).

22. "MOTORCYCLE ENDURANCE ROAD RACING, PLUS GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!" We were asked by another access producer to air a tape he put together about motorcycle endurance road racing...Of course, we were happy to present it to our "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" audience, and because it was only 30 minutes long, we "filled-up" our one hour time slot with "out-takes" of our Crusaderettes taping promos. A little humor never hurt anyone...

23. "OFF-ROAD RACING WITH JEFF & KEVIN PROBST" A studio interview and action footage of nationally known, local buggie racers.

24. "MINIATURE AIRCRAFT COMPETITORS" A close look at very serious radio control aircraft modelers and the competition they engage in.

25. We reserve the Part 25 slot until resources permit a 25th. program celebration.

26. "STOCK CAR RACING WITH GAIL MARMOR" Wife's eye-view of stock car racing as it relates to her life and family. Gail is nationally known stock car racer, Don Marmor's wife.

27. "DAN SCHMITT-MOTORSPORT ENTREPRENEUR" Studio interview of a fascinating motorsport personality...he raced motorcycles as both an amateur and professional...he's promoted ice races and created a Team Chicago motorcycle racing concept that lasted for several years in the Chicago area...he ran for Congress and he ran for alderman in Chicago...he currently works to promote W.E.R.A. amateur motorcycle road racing.

28. "RADIO CONTROLLED RACE CARS WITH RON BJERTNES AND JOHN OLSEN" Motorsports has something for everyone if you have the interest...radio controlled model cars offer auto racing enjoyment for those that seek technical challenge and hand-eye coordination competition. You don't need a garage or a trailer or even a driver's license.

29. "DRAG RACING AT THE GROVE" A personal look at Union Grove Dragstrip, featuring interviews with those that built it more than three decades ago and those that operate it today.

30. "MOTORCYCLE ROAD RACING SCHOOL" W.E.R.A. competitor Dan Schmitt gives his views on how to road race. Includes action footage from Road America.

31. "FLATTRACKIN'" We take our camera to the annual Elkhorn, WI, half mile flattrack race. Includes action footage, interviews with competitors, and an interview with one of flattrack racing's oldest promoters, C. Betzel Smith.

32. "DRAG BOAT RACING AT BLARNEY ISLAND" An examination of a local (Chicagoland) phenomena. For more than a decade, Blarney Island Lounge, located in the middle of Grass Lake, has hosted drag boat racing every Thursday night. Action footage and interviews.

33. "DRAG BOAT RACING WITH RAY LUMBERT" Studio interview with Blarney Island's best "top fuel" boat racer...#1 in the nation, 1986, Ray Lumbert. Includes action footage.

34. "SNOWMOBILE SKIPPING" Snowmobiles competing on open water in the middle of summer...need we say more?

35. "VINTAGE AUTO RACING WITH MACK BESSER" We take our camera to Grattan International Raceway in Grattan, MI. This may be the best road racing course in the world. We explain what vintage auto racing is about.

36. "SNOWMOBILE GRASS DRAG RACING (ALMOST)" That's right, snowmobiles competing on grass...unfortunately, this one was rained out. We had some good interviews though, so we aired what we had along with a promise to follow up with another "grass" event.

37. "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED BLOOPERS" Linda Witzel produced this one. She spent hours going through early raw footage to find our mistakes. This one's just for fun.

38. "MOTORCYCLE DRAG RACING...I.D.B.A. STYLE" Coverage of the International Drag Bike Assoc. Summer Nationals held at Union Grove, WI. We focused on their top division..."funny bike".

39. "AN INTERVIEW WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE I.D.B.A., TONY LEE" Indepth interview of Tony Lee, the man behind I.D.B.A. The discussion is held on the starting line of Great Lakes Dragaway after a long, hot day of racing.

40. "MOTORCYCLE 'SPRINT' ROAD RACING" A look at "sprint" style motorcycle road racing (as opposed to endurance). We spend the day at Grattan International Raceway in Grattan, MI, doing interviews and action footage.

41. "GO-KART RACING AT BLACKHAWK FARMS" Blackhawk Farms is Chicago's closest road race facility. Just two hours away, we couldn't resist going out there to cover the "sprint" kart national championship.

42. "MOTORCYCLE ROAD RACING AT BLACKHAWK FARMS" We liked the karts at Blackhawk so much we went back to do a second show about motorcycle road racing. Interviews and action footage.

43. "SNOWMOBILE GRASS DRAG RACING" We keep our promise to make up for the rained out first attempt to bring snowmobile grass drag racing to our audience. This event was hosted by the Southern Wisconsin Drag Racing Assoc. Interviews and action footage.

44. "GO-KART RACING AT GILBERTS SPEEDWAY" Chicago's closest kart track located in Gilberts, IL, 40 minutes away. We covered the final event of the season, "The River Valley Kart Club Championship".

45. "MOTORSPORTS & THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY II" We continue our public education work regarding network television.

46. "MOTORSPORTS & THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY III" Our most controversial work yet. The "Crusaderettes" sugar-coat the bitter pills of our exchanges with network television.

47. "MOTORSPORT MOVERS & SHAKERS" Studio interview of Cary Caparelli, the man behind bringing midget racing to Rosemont Horizon (Chicagoland's newest amphitheater). He was also involved in the planning of Chicago's aborted F1 grand prix (auto). We talk to him about all this and about his own racing experience as a rent-a-ride racer.

48. "GO-KARTS WITH JOHN KOZUBIK" Studio interview of dedicated karter and owner of John's Kart Shop. We discuss his involvement with a new kart track, and we examine three karts from beginner to pro level.

49. "MOTORSPORT COMMUNICATORS I" We interview WGN Radio personality, Paul Brian. He races cars and hosts a weekly radio program called "Motorsport Today".

50. We reserve the Part 50 slot until resources permit a 50th. program celebration.

51. "DESALVO RACING TEAM REVISITED" A studio interview of the racing DeSalvo family. We discuss the season passed and examine their plans for 1988.

52. "RACING WITH THE CREASY FAMILY" Drag racing...snowmobiles...funny cars...and bracket stuff. A studio interview with this fascinating family.

53. "AUTO ENTHUSIASTS I" Camaros & Hondas. We look at two distinctly different auto enthusiasts and try to understand.

54. "MOTORSPORTS & THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY IV" We open the show with a 15 minute interview of one of our Crusaderettes (Cambridge Coleman). She's a former "Honey Bear" (Chicago Bears cheerleader). Following the interview, motorsport entrepreneur, Dan Schmitt and host, Bill Wildt, continue their examination of network television.

55. "MIDGET RACING WITH THE SKOAL BANDIT" A studio interview of top U.S.A.C. midget driver, Terry Wente and midget builder, Joe Vallone. We have the Skoal midget in the studio and take a careful look at it.

56. "STRIPPING!" Despite the provocative title, this one's pretty tame. We mean "stripping", as in removing paint.

57. "CHICAGO FIRE FUNNY CAR" A studio interview with the "Chicago Fire" racing team. We have the car in the studio and discuss the challenges that the team faces.

58. "SPORT AVIATION WITH THE O'BRYON'S" We've been threatening to do it...an airplane in the studio! We examine and discuss homebuilt aircraft with the builder of an exquisite example of a finished Star-Lite kitplane.

59. "U.S.A.C. MIDGETS IN CHICAGOLAND" We capture the spirit of the first race of the summer racing season in Chicagoland. This show features interviews with Tom Sneva, Kevin Olsen, and John Andretti.

60. "A SECOND VISIT WITH PAUL BRIAN" WGN Radio personality, Paul Brian drops by our studio to tell us about the future of his radio show "Motorsport Today".

61. "BRACKET RACING WITH THE PRIOLAS" Talk about a full studio! One Camaro, one Chevelle, and two motorcycles. We talk about E.T. "bracket" drag racing with a family that "bracket" races every weekend.

62. "STREET RODDING WITH RANDY SCHULTZ" An exquisite 1925 "T" roadster hot rod featuring a supercharged Corvette engine.

63. "STOCK CAR RACING WITH DIRT TRACK EXPERTS" We fill the studio with stock car stuff, including a complete and brand new Santa Fe Speedway, Novy chassis short track car, plus a new rolling chassis along with an array of fiberglass and aluminum body parts. It's Jim Partipilo's new car, Bob Novy and one of his chassis's, and noted sheet metal/fiberglass expert, Al Harris.

64. "AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ASSOCIATION" An organization for independent repair shops, body shops, etc. We visit their convention/trade show and meet their leaders.

65. "FORMULA VEE RACING WITH RICH SHARPE, BOB ROEMER AND DAVE SMITH" We examine a couple of Formula "V" race cars and interview their drivers.

66. "INDY CAR RACING WITH NEWMAN TEAMWORKS" A studio interview of an Indy car racing team. We examine their Cosworth Lola.

67. "GYROPLANES WITH TOM MILTON" The oddest aircraft you'll likely ever see. They have some very specific advantages.

68. "PERSONAL WATERCRAFT" Three jet skis and one Wet Jet in the studio help us examine the boating revolution called personal watercraft.

69. "BENCH RACING WITH PAUL BRIAN, CARY CAPPARELLI & BOB VERNON" A studio discussion with WGN Radio host Paul Brian, racing promoter Cary Capparelli, and graphics entrepreneur, Bob Vernon...we jus' talk racing.

70. "CRUISIN'" (FLUKEY'S & SKIPPER'S) First of a series devoted to locating Chicago area "cruisin'" spots (car places) and trying to understand "cruisin'" and its devotees.

71. "AFTERMARKET PARTS WITH AL HILDEBRAND" A look at the controversial issue of look-alike parts and their forced usage in collision repair.

72. "MOTORSPORTS WITH RICK 'ELVIS' SAUCEDO" We "lighten up" with a look at a Chicagoland "Elvis" impersonator and his motorsport interest. Also included in this show is a sneek-peek at an upcoming Model "A" Ford show.

73. "TAKIN' CARE OF BUSINESS" Time to catch up on airing bits & pieces that just didn't seem to fit in any other show. Includes a 15 minute tape done by the Newman Teamworks Indy car team, a ten minute follow up interview concerning the all-Corvette car show held at Pheasant Run, and some footage of a Chicago area music legend, The Tony Smith Show.

74. "BENCH RACING WITH PAUL BRIAN, DAN SCHMITT & RICH SZATKOWSKI" A general motorsport discussion with three distinctly different people, including WGN Radio personality, Paul Brian.

75. We reserve the Part 75 slot until resources permit a 75th. program celebration.

76. "JAN GABRIEL...UP CLOSE" An indepth interview with nationally syndicated T.V. producer and host of "The Superchargers".

77. "AMATEUR AUTO ROAD RACING WITH JAN SOPOCI" A racing weekend in the life of one of the many thousands of weekend racers. This one has pinned his hopes on VW Rabbit racing in Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs.

78. "MIDWESTERN COUNCIL WITH SAN SOPOCI" Amateur racer, Jan Sopoci and I discuss the organization he races with. Show also includes some outstanding footage of a Russian auto dare devil troop.

79. "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED LOOKS AT 'TIME OUT FOR SPORTS'" We participated in a half hour traditional sports T.V. interview. We wanted our audience to see how we handled ourselves.

80. "MOTO-XING WITH MIKE KURZEJA" An on location interview with Chicagoland's top amateur moto-x motorcycle racer, Mike Kurzeja. In addition, we persuaded him to demonstrate typical moto- manuevers necessary to learn in order to compete in this kind of motorsport.

81. "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED LOOKS AT 'THE GREG STRUSS SHOW'" We participated in a half hour general format T.V. talk show. We wanted our entire audience to see it.

82. "JET SKI SCHOOL ACT 1" We take seven of our girls that have never ridden a jet ski and teach them how. Act 1 features basic instruction and their first attempt to ride.

"JET SKI SCHOOL ACT 2" Act 2 shows the girls toward the end of the day, trying to stand. "JET SKI SCHOOL ACTS I & II" attracted considerable public attention, including an appearance on the popular radio show "Jonathan Brandmeier" (Johnny B).

83. "THE NEXT GENERATION" A talk show featuring two youngsters that have shown interest in motorsport. We answer their questions and encourage their inquiry.

84. "ULTRALITES & THE FOX VALLEY FLYING CLUB ACT 1" We take five of our girls to an ultralite flying field to explore the variety of ultralite aircraft and to experience flying these planes through their eyes...or should we say "wide eyes"...yes, they go for rides in costume.

"ULTRALITES & THE FOX VALLEY FLYING CLUB ACT 2" A continuation of Act 1. We had lots of great footage and wanted to use it all.

85. "MOTORCYCLE ENDUROS WITH SPIKE SPYCHALA" A look at one of the most physically demanding forms of all motorsport competition.

86. "MOTORCYCLE RIDING TRAINING AND PROTECT YOUR HEARING" A studio discussion with representatives from the Illinois State Motorcycle Riding Program and a representative from a group of doctors trying to educate people about how to protect their hearing.

87. "NATIONAL COALITION OF MOTORCYCLISTS" Studio interview of A.I.M. attorney, Michael Mandelman regarding motorcyclist's rights and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists efforts to protect them.

88. "WINTER WARM-UP" A studio discussion with Chicago race promoter and driver, Cary Capparelli regarding the upcoming opening rounds of the 1989 U.S.A.C. midget series (including the Russians vs. the U.S. go-kart match race). Show also included a chat with Paul Kole about the approaching snowmobile season (he brings something called a sno-scoot to the studio.

89. "CRUISIN' CARS" An on location look at three distinctly different kinds of "cruisin' cars", including a 1930 Chevy Coupe with a big block, a 1967 big block Corvette with a GMC supercharger, and a restored 1961 Buick Electra 225 convertible.

90. "QUATTRO" A studio interview with Indy car driver, Ludwig Heimrath, Jr. and his wife, former racer, Kathy Rude, primarily centering around their efforts to help the public appreciate the all-wheel drive principle and the Audi Quattro that pioneered it.

91. "AMERICA'S FIRST AUTO RACE" Did you know where the first auto race in the United States was held...and when? A fascinating piece of American heritage.

92. "R.C. CARS AT MACHESNEY PARK RACEWAY ACT 1" We took our cameras to one of the most elaborate radio controlled race car facilities in the country. It's Machesney Park Raceway near Rockford, IL, and it features indoor and outdoor ovals and road courses, not to mention an outdoor scale dragstrip and a dirt track, plus an off-road course. From 1/12th. scale to 1/4 scale, we take a look.

"R.C. CARS AT MACHESNEY PARK RACEWAY ACT 2" Machesney Park Raceway had so much to show off, we kept the cameras rolling in an attempt to get it all.

93. "U.S.A.C. MIDGETS IN PEORIA" We cover the opening round of the 1989 U.S.A.C. midget championship series.

94. "USSR VS. USA SUPERPRIX" (PEORIA) The first motorsport contest ever held between the USSR and the USA. The Superprix was go-karts at 40 paces (so-to-speak) and Peoria hosted Round #1.

95. "USSR VS. USA SUPERPRIX ROUND 2" (ROSEMONT HORIZON) The second and final round of international competition between a Soviet go-kart team and a USA group composed of American auto racing drivers.

96. "U.S.A.C. MIDGETS AT THE ROSEMONT HORIZON" Round #2 of the 1989 U.S.A.C. championship season.

97. "SON OF SPARTACUS" A look at the DeSalvo racing team's just-completed '27 "T" Roadster super comp drag racing car.

98. "SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACING AT WASZ'S" A weekly snowmobile drag racing program is held every winter at a resort and marina called Wasz's in Antioch on Channel Lake. We meet the owner and some of the racers and show them in action.

99. "RACE CAR ART WITH KEN SOWINSKI" An indepth look at the complexities of design and application of modern race car paint schemes. Show includes tips from nationally known car artist, Ken Sowinski.

100. We reserve this program slot for a 100th. program anniversary party when funds permit.

101. "ROULO BROS. RACING TEAM" A close look at a Chicago area stock car racing team begun more than 25 years ago.

102. "ROULO BROS. PART 2" It's a big team requiring another show to fully examine their operation. We also included a second visit with race car artist, Ken Sowinski to answer some viewer questions provoked by our first show with him.

103. "H.O. SCALE SLOT CAR RACING PART 1" We examine this surprising form of racing that may be the world's smallest motorsport.

104. "H.O. SCALE SLOT CAR RACING PART 2" There was so much to look at, we couldn't show it all in one program.

105. "STOCK CAR RACING WITH LEE & DOTTIE BYERS" An on location interview with a couple of the most well known folks in dirt track racing. You'll be surprised by their love story and impressed with their cars and drivers...Lil John Provenzano and Steve Pastva.

106. "IT'S ALMOST SPRING!" Studio interview featuring a big block Corvette and the Roulo Bros. completed stock car. We talk to these folks about the upcoming Pheasant Run Corvette show and soon-to-open 1989 racing season.

107. "WELDING (OXY-ACETYLENE) PART 1" Our own unusual style of education dictates a unique approach to helping folks understand the welding process.

108. "WELDING (OXY-ACETYLENE) PART 2" O.K., O.K...we expected to cover oxy-acetylene, stick, TIG, and MIG welding in one show. We soon found out it was going to take more than one show. We will persevere until we've covered it all.

109. "FOAM CUTTING" How about a show teaching people how to cut styrofoam? We're talking "hot wiring"...an interesting process applicable to many activities.

110. "CATCHIN' UP" Once in awhile we just have too many odd pieces that we have not aired and are occupying valuable tape stock, interesting "stuff" that somehow didn't "make" the intended program...also included is a sneak preview of radio controlled boat racing.

111. "A SECOND VISIT WITH JAN GABRIEL" He's one of motorsports leading communicators, producer and host of the nationally syndicated T.V. series, "The Superchargers"> It's the only network T.V. motorsports program and Jan is someone our audience ought to know about.

112. "JAN GABRIEL CONTINUED & FRIENDS LENDING ASSISTANCE GROUP" We conclude our visit with Jan Gabriel, then meet a couple of women that are working hard to help injured racers.

113. "WELDING (STICK)" We teach the girls how to weld using the consumable electrode electric arc process.

114. "WELDING (TIG)" This time the girls learn how to heli-arc weld...more accurately known as tungsten inert gas welding.

115. "ALFACORSE WITH PAUL BRIAN" North American Public Relations Director of Alfa Romeo's Indy car efforts is our old friend, WGN Radio personality, Paul Brian...we find out what Alfa's up to.

116. "FOR CORVETTES ONLY" A visit to an all-Corvette car show held at the luxurious Pheasant Run Resort.

117. "BENCH RACING WITH TOM BAGLEY & CARY CAPARELLI" Former Indy car driver, Tom Bagley, and promoter/F2000 racer talk racing with Bill Wildt.

118. "TOP DOG CAR SHOW ACT 1" Neighborhood car shows have become increasingly popular. We took our camera to take a closer look.

119. "TOP DOG CAR SHOW ACT 2" We had more than enough good footage to produce two shows. Also included is a new feature, "Designing the Ultimate Racing Shop".

120. "TONE ZACCARI'S '31 FORD" A beautiful '31 Ford five-window "hot rod" and a creative and knowledgable guest...Tone Zaccari...builder of this and other "rods".

121. "AUTOCROSS SOLO II ACT 1" We took six girls and our production team to Portage, IN, to cover autocross solo II racing (11th. Annual Portage Grand Prix). We attempt to explain this type of motorsport and to capture the enthusiasm of the participants.

122. "AUTOCROSS SOLO II ACT 2" We continue our coverage of autocross solo II racing at the Portage Grand Prix.

123. "AUTOCROSS SOLO II ACT 3" Guess what???...nothing we shoot goes to waste.

124. "CRUISIN' PLACES...STRAT'S" A continuation of our coverage of Chicago area "car" places..."drive-ins"...this one looks at Strat's in Franklin Park.

125. "COMMUNICATORS (MICHAEL GLAB & ROB SHERMAN)" This particular episode was shot in the studio with guests Michael Glab and Rob Sherman. We all discussed the controversial issue of who gets to use the public airwaves and for what purpose.

126. "RADIO CONTROLLED BOATS ACT 1" We look at the increasingly popular sport of radio controlled boat racing (and radio controlled boating in general). We did this one on location at the Lombard Lagoon with the Marine Power Boaters of Villa Park.

127. "RADIO CONTROLLED BOATS ACT 2" Continuation of our look at radio controlled model boating.

128. "STREET SCENES...MOTORSPORT STYLE" We take a close look at four distinctly different types of motorsport street cruisin' vehicles..."T" roadster hot rod, Ford Cobra, Corvette powered '31 Ford Coupe and a "Vette" powered trike.

129. "PERSONAL WATERCRAFT...FAZE III" Last year it was jet skis, this year it's Faze III. We took four of our girls along with a Faze III personal watercraft and an instructor out to a small lake and taught them how to ride.

130. "OFF-ROAD RACING ACT 1" A look at off-road racing featuring champion driver Scott Taylor and three of his off-road racers.

131. "OFF-ROAD RACING ACT 2" We continue our look at off-road racing with interviews featuring two-time Baja 1,000 winner, Chuck Johnson and two-time world champion, Geoff Dorr.

132. "HARLEY WOMEN" Studio interview of two incredible young women that started their own magazine, "Harley Women"...you'll be surprised by these two.

133. "OFF-SHORE BOATS ACT 1" So you think off-shore boats are strictly for Miami and "Miami Vice"? Taint so! We found one of the best off-shore racers and boat builders in the country right here in Lake Bluff, IL, just north of Chicago.

134. "OFF-SHORE BOATS ACT 2" We continue our look at thunder boats.

135. "STRANGE STREET STUFF" World's ugliest production car? Chicagoland's baddest street car? They're both in this episode of "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED", along with a final visit to the thunder boats shop.

136. "ENGINES...101 ACT 1" A series within a series. We explain how engines work. This show deals with the absolute basics.

137. "ENGINES...101 ACT 2" This one is a little more complicated but still within the grasp of folks that know absolutely nothing about engines.

138. "ENGINES...101 ACT 3" This one will be harder to understand if you have not seen the first two.

139. "ENGINES...101 ACT 4" This one is still dealing with basics. We talk about carburetors and how the air/fuel mixture finds its way into the cylinder.

140. "ENGINES...101 ACT 5" Still very basic. We discuss the role of the ignition system.

141. "ALFACORSE...'89 REVIEW" Giving our audience a break from all of the engine stuff, we invite Paul Brian, Public Relations Director for Alfa Romeo racing, to come to the studio and report on the progress of Alfa Romeo's Indy car racing efforts. Also included in this show is a dance number by the famed Chicago Honey Bear dancers.

142. "HARLEY DRAG RACING" A look at Harley-Davidson-only drag racing, including an interview with Rich Wegner, President of the American Drag Racing Assoc. and Pam and John Cummings, active Harley drag racers.

143. "WORKING WITH FIBERGLASS" Tone Zaccari, owner of Sun Ray Corvette, explains some of the basics you need to know to work with fiberglass.

144. "A CHAT WITH STACY TAYLOR" A brand new WLS Radio personality...and he's into motorsports! Stacy Taylor is brand new to Chicago, and we wanted to find out a little about him and explain where the Chicagoland motorsport facilities are (before the "stick & ball" people got to him).

145. "ENGINES...101 ACT 6" An explanation about the differences between carburetors and fuel injection with Tone Zaccari.

146. "URBAN PIT STOP...CHANGING A FLAT" Responding to many requests, we do something simple...how to change a tire!

147. "SUPERCHARGING WITH GARY DYER" America's foremost expert on positive displacement superchargers, explains how they work.

148. "BENCH RACING WITH DAN SCHMITT & JOE PUCCIO" We discuss "Toys for Tots", the Midnight Tour and motorcycle ice racing.

149. "MUSTANG RESTORATION" Not everyone does Chevy's! We visit a Mustang restoration shop and feature their Mustang limo.

150. "'T' ROADSTERS WITH BOB BUHL" The traditional hot rod, and Bob Buhl has two. We take a look.

151. "RADIO CONTROLLED AIRPLANES" Studio visit with the Radio Signal Modelers...a club for those interested in flying radio controlled models.

152. "HYDROPLANE RACING WITH THE MARINE RACING CLUB" A compelling look at an easily affordable form of boat racing that offers unparalleled performance.

153. "SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACING...1990 (WASZ'S)" A 1990 visit to the annual snowmobile drag races at Wasz's in Antioch, IL. Motorsport never stops, summer or winter.

154. "SHOW BIKES & R.C. AIRCRAFT" We have the motorcycle winner of the prestigious "World of Wheels" show in our studio...a magnificent Harley show bike. We also conclude our look at the Radio Signal Modelers R.C. aircraft club.

155. "SHOW BIKES...RESTORATION" It turned out that our previous week's guest also does motorcycle restoration (in addition to show bikes). We invited him back along with a recently completed full restoration 1949 Harley pan.

156. "RACING APPAREL" A look at motorsports fashion for crews and fans alike, plus a visit with the folks responsible for our new costume "tops".

157. "HYDROPLANE ACTION" Several weeks ago, we did a show about hydroplanes featuring three in our studio for discussion. This week we show them in action.

158. "BYRON PAYNE...A NEW DANNY SULLIVAN?" Garvin Brown, the man that discovered Danny Sullivan, has another find...Byron Payne, a 23 year old young man just beginning his racing career under the guidance of mentor Brown. Also on this show, we feature the girl whose H-D Sporster was voted the "People's Choice" at the McCormick Place motorcycle show.

159. "HARLEY DRAG BIKES" A look at Harley-Davidson ("only") drag bikes and their devotees.

160 "WARBIKE" World's most powerful motorcycle.

161. "MOTORSPORTS & JERRY BRYANT" Network commercial producer, Jerry Bryant, helps us understand television.

162. "MIDNIGHT TOUR, CARFEST & JB-TV" Jerseypine Cruisers Motorcycle Club explain the upcoming 11th. annual Midnight Tour...Mayor Richard Sarello from Oakbrook Terrace explains their first effort putting on a community based car show...plus more Jerry Bryant.

163. "TEENS, MOMS, MOTORSPORT...ET AL" We talk to a young man and his mom about his interest in motorsport and her reactions. Also included is some hydroplane action footage.

164. "A TRIP TO THE JUNKYARD ACT 1" Trying to help the public understand the value of junkyards, we take our girls to the Circus Auto Parts facility in Blue Island.

165. "COMMUNITY CAR SHOW" something new in car shows...a community sponsored affair in Oakbrook Terrace.

166. "A TRIP TO THE JUNKYARD ACT 2" Continuation of "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" Part #164.

167. "CARS 'N JUNK" We conclude our shows involving the Oakbrook Terrace car show and our trip to the junkyard.

168. "BIG TIME DRAG RACING...JETS" Taped on location at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI. Our girls get to see jet dragsters up close.

169. "EVOLUTION OF STREET RODDING...ACT 1" We're covering all four of Strat's (Chicago area cruisin' spot) Sunday car shows so we decided to show the evolution of street rodding. This program deals with pre-1949 street rod efforts.

170. "HARLEY DRAG RACING AT THE GROVE" Taped on location at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI. We look at Harley-Davidson-only drag racing.

171. "ENGINES...101 ACT 7" Time for more technology. This show compares flathead, overhead valve and overhead cam engines.

172. "DIETER'S CHOPPER & TONE'S VETTE" We look at one of the bikes scheduled to participate in the 1990 Midnight Tour, and we revisit Tone Zaccari and find out about his GT-1 racing effort.

173. "EVOLUTION OF STREET RODDING...ACT 2" Second Sunday car show at Strat's in 1990. This time we look at the 50's cars.

174. "MIDWEST PRO STOCK ASSOCIATION" A look at an organization dedicated to pro stock drag racing, including an indepth look at four of their member teams and cars.

175. "STRAT'S EPILOGUE...& ISSUES" Completion of "EVOLUTION OF STREET RODDING...ACT 2", plus a discussion of serious motorsport issues with Tone Zaccari and "Black Velvet" as presented by Natalie & "The Nuts".

176. "MOTORSPORTS WITH BOB MCKEE" An interview with a Chicago area engineer with impressive credentials designing and building Can Am and Indy cars.

177. "MODEL ENGINES WITH GARY CONLEY" Incredible! Gary Conley builds working model V8 engines. You have to see this to believe it.

178. "EVOLUTION OF STREET RODDING...ACT 3" This is the third show covering street rodding at Strat's. This one elaborates on the 60's cars.

179. "THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY" A new board game of interest to motorsport people called "Car Bluff".

180. "MOPAR MANIA" We take our girls to the Oakbrook Terrace Tower for an exclusive Dodge, Chrysler & Plymouth car show.

181. "CLASSIC CHEVY CRUISERS AT FLUKY'S" An indepth look at a Chicago area car club and their weekly gathering at Fluky's Restaurant.

182. "EVOLUTION OF STREET RODDING...ACT 4" Part four in our series at Strat's. We look at 70's cars.

183. "COMMUNITY CAR SHOW...ACT 2" Our second and final visit of the 1990 season to the Oakbrook Terrace community sponsored car show.

184. "FIRST TIME CAR SHOW" We visit McDonald's on River Rd. and Belmont in Franklin Park to see the results of their first effort to hold a formal car show...you'll be impressed.

185. "REAR ENDS...ACT 1" An indepth look at automotive rear ends (i.e. differentials, banjo housings, axles, posi, etc.).

186. "REAR ENDS, MOPAR MANIA & STRAT'S" Our explanation of rear ends continues. Also we had footage left over from Mopar Mania held in Oakbrook Terrace and the September car show held at Strat's.

187. "FALL FESTIVAL OF WHEELS...1990" This 8th. annual event held in Franklin Park, drew nearly 300 exquisite cars. Join us as we try to cover as many as possible for our one hour format.

188. "RICOBENE'S CAR SHOW" Classic Customs Unlimited puts on a car show in conjunction with the grand opening of Ricobene's Restaurant.

189. "AUTOWORLD RACE CAR SHOW" The first annual all race car car show held at the Autoworld Car Care Shopping Center in Mundelein.

190. "AUTOWORLD RACE CAR SHOW...ACT 2" There were so many great race cars at this event we couldn't cover all of them in a one hour show...thus, part two. Also included is a technical piece detailing the difference between two-bolt mains and four-bolt mains.

191. "CARY CAPPARELLI UPDATE" Studio discussion with racing promoter/participant, Cary Capparelli and nationally known midget driver, Kevin Olsen, regarding the upcoming midget race at the Rosemont Horizon. Also included is go-kart racing footage from Cary's trip to the Soviet Union.

192. "AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION DESIGNS" An indepth comparative discussion about independent vs. non-independent suspensions held at Sun Ray Corvette in Roselle, IL, featuring the insight of nationally recognized Corvette expert. Tone Zaccari.

193. "REAR WHEEL DRIVE/FRONT WHEEL DRIVE" A comparative look at how rear wheel drive automobile drive trains differ from front wheel drive. It's done on location at ABC Auto Parts in Blue Island and includes examples of both designs.

194. "MINI-CHAMPS & CORVETTE REAR ENDS" Mini-champ racers Bob Cormack, Tom Cormack and Wally Reitz discuss this form of racing. Also included is a short piece further explaining automotive rear ends.

195. "WORKING WITH ALUMINUM" The girls take a trip to the shop for an explanation of sheet metal working tools and the role they play in all types of racing applications.

196. "TWO-STROKE ENGINES...ACT 1" We bring several examples of two-stroke engines into the studio and begin our discussion on how two-stroke engines operate.

197. "TRANSMISSIONS" This show takes us to ABC Auto Parts for a look at automotive transmissions. Also included is an examination of the new Thunderbird independent rear suspension.

198. "BENCH RACING WITH DOTTIE & LEE BYERS" We discuss stock car racing with Dottie & Lee Byers of Dependable Carburetor. Also included is a piece about various automatic transmission arrangements.

199. "STOCK CAR RACING WITH BOB PIERCE & RUSS OWENS" 1990 U.M.P. (United Midwest Promoters) champion, Bob Pierce discusses his plans for the 1991 racing season. Also included is a trip to a stock car chassis shop to look under the "skin" of a late model dirt stock car.

200. "NUMBER TWO HUNDRED" Our 200th. anniversary show discusses the omission of motorsports on network sportsnews presentations.

201. "PAUL BRIAN...ALFACORSE 1991 PREVIEW" We discuss the Alfa Romeo racing effort and Indy car racing in general. Also included is a look at quick-change rear ends.

202. "MIDGETS & GO-KARTS AT THE ROSEMONT HORIZON...1991" We go on location to the Rosemont Horizon to bring you the second indoor U.S.A.C. midget race of the season, along with the Team USA vs. Team Mexico go-kart race.

203. "UNDERSTANDING NUCLEAR ENERGY...ACT 1" We invite a representative of the Argonne National Laboratory into the studio to help us try to understand nuclear energy.

204. "BENCH RACING WITH RICH WEGNER" A studio interview with the President of the American Motorcycle Racing Association.

205. "LATHROP DINNER INTERVIEWS" Racers from around the country representing various types of motorsport, get together at a benefit dinner to help the Lathrop Boys & Girls Club.

206. "LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 1 ENGINES" We take our video equipment to Gaerte Engines in Rochester, IN, to find out how an engine can cost $20,000.00. Act 1 covers engine blocks.

207. "LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 2 ENGINES" A continuation of show taped at Gaerte Engines. Act 2 explains crankshafts, connecting rods and pistons.

208. "LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 3 ENGINES" Back to Gaerte Engines. Act 3 details cylinder heads, porting and a visit to the dyno room.

209. "LATE MODEL RACE CARS...LOOSE ENDS" Once again Dottie & Lee Byers join us in the studio to tie up any loose ends regarding late model race car engines.

210. "MIDWEST BRACKET BOAT ASSOCIATION" We take our equipment to Jet Boat Specialists in Momence, IL, and discuss the pros and cons of jet boats vs. prop boats and to talk about drag boat racing with the Midwest Bracket Boat Assoc.

211. "A VISIT WITH LARRY MITCH" Owner of a major auto dealership and former Bonneville record holder. Also included is a hand-carved automobile, a coffin car, and a surprise visit from Paul Brian.

212. "LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 4 CHASSIS" Continuing our indepth look at late model race cars, we take our camera to Mastersbilt Race Cars in Crothersville, IN, for an explanation of how late model race car chassis's are built.

213. "LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 5 CHASSIS" We complete our look at Mastersbilt Race Car chassis's and introduce C.J. Rayburn of Rayburn Race Cars in Whiteland, IN, to explain his approach to late model race cars.

214. "LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 6 ENGINES" Continuing our look at late model race cars from C.J. Rayburn's shop, this episode covers their engine room.

215. "LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 7 ENGINES/CHASSIS" This episode completes our look at C.J. Rayburn's engine room and we find out the Rayburn approach to chassis building.

216. "LATE MODEL RACE CARS...LOOSE ENDS 2" Dottie & Lee Byers join us in the studio to tie up any loose ends regarding late model race car engines and chassis's.

217. "THE IZZO GANG" We invite Tony & Kerry Izzo to be our studio guests to discuss Tony's past career and his quest for an unprecedented tenth championship at Santa Fe Speedway.

218. "RICOBENE'S 1991 CAR SHOW #1" Camera and crew went to Ricobene's Restaurant for the first car show of the 1991 season.

219. "OAKBROOK TERRACE 1991 CAR SHOW #1" The first Oakbrook Terrace car show of the season featured a Mother's Day theme.

220. "STRAT'S 1991 CAR SHOW #1" Strat's season opener was an all-Corvette show put on by the National Corvette Restorers Society.

221. "LATE MODEL RACE CARS...ACT 8 CHASSIS" If you're interested in learning how to set up a late model race car, this show is for you. We discuss chassis set-up with late model star Freddy Lofgren and the legendary Tony Izzo.

222. "LATE MODEL RACE CARS...A CHICAGO TEAM" This show took us to Danville, IL, to Dottie & Lee Byers racing shop. We discuss modifieds and late models. Also featured is a piece on car-train racing.

223. "OAKBROOK TERRACE 1991 CAR SHOW #2" The second Oakbrook Terrace car show focused on drag racing vehicles and this episode contains several fine examples.

224. "LATE MODELS, LIMITED LATE MODELS, STREET STOCKS & NIMRODS" We take our equipment to Kankakee Speedway in Kankakee, IL, to examine the four classes that race on the dirt oval.

225. "RIZZA BUICK CAR SHOW" Classic Customs Unlimited held a local car show at the Rizza Buick dealership on the far south side and we were there to report.

226. "STREET STOCKS & NIMRODS...A LONGER LOOK" We take our equipment to Kankakee Speedway in Kankakee, IL, for a closer look at the street stock and nimrod divisions.

227. "STRAT'S 1991 CAR SHOW #2" The second in a series of car shows held at Strat's Restaurant featured many fine examples of cars from all eras.

228. "OAKBROOK TERRACE 1991 CAR SHOW #3" The third Oakbrook Terrace car show had an Indy car theme, along with many other fine examples of automotive technology.

229. "CHICAGOLAND MGB CLUB" We took our camera and crew to the Drake Oak Brook in Oak Brook, IL, to examine one type of British motor cars...MGB's, and to introduce our audience to the Chicagoland MGB Club.

230. "RIZZA FORD CAR SHOW" Joe Rizza made his Ford dealership in North Riverside available for a community car show. Featured is a piece about how cars are judged.

231. STRAT'S 1991 CAR SHOW #3" The August car show held at Strat's Restaurant had many exquisite cars and a live band to add musical entertainment to the event.

232. "OAKBROOK TERRACE 1991 CAR SHOW #4" The 4th. Oakbrook Terrace car show featured an Elvis theme with Elvis impersonators. Also included were Hal & Joyce O'Bryon's beautiful Star-Lite airplane, a visit with Jan Gabriel and his beautiful Thunderbird and many other surprises.

233. "MOPAR MANIA...1991" This show held at the Oakbrook Terrace Tower featured all Chrysler products. That's right...Mopar means Chrysler, and they had everything from a 1935 Plymouth to mighty hemis.

234. "RACE TRACK RESURRECTION" We talk to Tony & Kerry Izzo, the new owners of the old LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, IL, about bringing that track back to life in 1992.

235. "VALVE TRAIN COMPARISON" A look at technical identifications stylishly featured on some automobiles (OHV, OHC, DOHC) and what it means. We examine valve trains from overhead valves to double overhead cams. Also included are internal views of running automobile engines.

236. "OAKBROOK TERRACE 1991 CAR SHOW #5" The 5th. in a series of Oakbrook Terrace summer car shows had a pedal car theme.

237. "STRAT'S 1991 CAR SHOW #4" The last of the 1991 summer car shows held at Strat's Restaurant had many fine examples of automotive ideas...race cars, a $200,000.00 tow truck and many more.

238 "7TH. HEAVEN RODS & CUSTOMS" We took our equipment to the grand opening of a brand new facility dedicated to the building of traditional street rods. Also included is a peek at the car show they held to celebrate their opening.

239. "HOVERCRAFT" They're brand new and very cool and travel over land, water, snow or ice. They're called hovercraft and you don't drive them, you fly them. We teach the lovely ladies of motorsport how.

240. "OAKBROOK TERRACE 1991 CAR SHOW #6" The 6th. and last of the Oakbrook Terrace car shows of the season had a festive Octoberfest theme.

241. "BILL VENTURINI RACING TEAM" A visit with nationally known stock car champion Bill Venturini, featuring his entire crew.

242. "THAT LOOOONG RACE" We took our equipment to the Blackhawk Farms road racing facility to cover the Chicagoland Sports Car Club's race event. This one was extra special because the races were three times longer than most events.

243. "ABATE" A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education...studio interview of principles involved in the ABATE organization dedicated to motorcycle riding safety.

244. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST I" Perhaps the largest car show in the country devoted to one specific brand...Chevrolet! Part One deals with what it takes to put a show of this magnitude together.

245. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST II" We try to give you an idea of what there was to see and do at the Chevy/Vettefest.

246. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST III" We continue our efforts to give you a taste of this 10th. anniversary of Chevy/Vettefest in Chicago being held for the first time in the "big room" of McCormick Place.

247. "BILL VENTURINI RACING TEAM...PART 2" Our second visit with Bill Venturini and crew brought us into the studio where we discuss his 1991 A.R.C.A. championship, how to garner sponsorship dollars, race car set-up and more.

248. "ROARING 20'S MOTOR CAR CO." A brand new motor car company in Addison, IL, featuring a classic Mercedes-style luxury car and a world-class sports roadster.

249. "SLOT CARS AT JK RACEWAY" World-class slot car racing in Lombard, IL, including competition for the kids as well as the dedicated professional.

250. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY" "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" goes to a party. It's the 10th. annual Dependable Christmas party, and we score interviews with some of America's top drivers.

251. "C SPORTS RACING WITH JOHN PAPKE" We take an indepth look at one of the classes comprising amateur automobile road racing.

252. "ZOBEL X-MAS" A peek at Zobel race cars, one of America's top late model chassis builders...oh yes, it was Christmas time.

253. "MEET OUR PRODUCTION TEAM" Meet the people who help put "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" together every week. You'll also hear a blues tune called "Key to the Highway" by Bobby "Top Hat" Davis and our own Alison Damore, along with the musicians that compose the excellent music for our show.

254. "SNOWMOBILE EVOLUTION" We take our crew to Highland's Yamaha in LaGrange, IL, to examine the evolution of snowmobile design concluding with the new four cylinder Yamaha V-Max snowmobile.

255. "HINES & LATHROP" We visit the Hines Veteran Hospital to honor one of our country's war heores as he celebrates his 100th. birthday. Also included are interviews with racers representing all types of motorsport as they gathered at the 16th. annual benefit dinner to help the Lathrop Boys & Girls Clubs. Featured are Dale Earnhardt, Michael Andretti, Tom Sneva, Scott Sharp, John Force, George Bignotti, Michael Waltrip, Ricky Rudd, and "Big Daddy" Don Garlits.

256. "WELTMEYER RACING TEAM" A visit with one of the midwest's top pavement late model racing teams. Three-time Raceway Park track champion and two-time Grundy County Speedway champ, Dave Weltmeyer and his lovely wife Toni, walk us through their racing effort.

257. "DIRT CAR/PAVEMENT CAR COMPARISON" While we were at the Weltmeyer Racing facility (BRK Racing), we had an opportunity to compare his late model pavement car to Billy Kuhn's dirt track late model.

258. "ENGINE BUILDING INNOVATORS" Meet the Hernandez brothers of A.E.I. in Melrose Park, IL. Their shop specializes in big block Chevy engine work. We had the opportunity to look over their operation and examine a new titanium valve spring retainer they developed.

259. "OFF-SHORE BOAT BUILDING...1992 PART 1" This is the first of a three-part series on off-shore boat building. This episode explains the process starting with an artist's conception, blueprints, and mold plug.

260. "THE FINE LINE RACING TEAM" We travel to Grayslake, IL, to meet the 1991 Illiana Speedway track champion, Leonard Nowosel and his lovely wife Julie. We also had an opportunity to chat with members of their racing team.

261. "DESMODROMIC VALVE DUCATIS" How about four-stroke engines without valve springs? They're called desmodromic valves. We visited M.C.C., a Ducati motorcycle dealer in Villa Park, IL, to have a look at this little used technology.

262. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST...WINTER 1992" Car show at Donnelly Hall (McCormick Place) featuring all Chevrolets and Corvettes.

263. "REPLICARS" A Cobra body manufacturer right here in the Chicagoland area? You bet! Not just Cobras and not just bodies...everything from Duesenberg's to complete Countach replicas.

264. "THE IZZO DILEMMA" Will the nine-time Santa Fe Speedway late model track champion race in 1992? It's a tough decision as Tony Izzo also manages Kankakee Speedway and recently purchased LaSalle Speedway. We catch up with him at the annual "World of Wheels" car show and try to find out.

265. "B&V RACING...1992" B&V Racing stands for Bill Venturini. He's the 1991 A.R.C.A. national stock car champion sporting new colors for 1992. We stop by and have a look.

266. "WE'RE GETTING ONE BACK" LaSalle Speedway closed two years ago. We have never seen a race track reopen after its demise. Tony Izzo is resurrecting this one...we stop by to see the progress made over the winter.

267. "A DAY AT THE GROVE...1992" Drag racing is for everyone and we prove it by entering two of our lovely ladies of motorsport in their personal cars. Also included is a peek at the elaborate permanent moto-x facility now part of Great Lakes Dragaway.

268. "RACING ENGINES FOR MARINE USE" We've shown you how to build small block Chevy's for stock car competition and big block Chevy's for drag racing...this show describes how these same engines can be built for boat racing.

269. "MONSTER CARS & THE EASTER BUNNY" Monster cars as in 800 horsepower, 2,300 pound late model dirt racers...we take our camera to Kankakee Speedway to show you dirt short track racing from a driver's perspective...O' yes, it was Easter and we had a very special guest.

270. "FIVE VALVES & FOUR WHEELS" The most valves per cylinder that you can get in any production engine...Yamaha's FZR1000 motorcycle features five valves per cylinder. We take a look. Also included are lessons on how to ride the popular four-wheel ATV's known as Quads.

271. "MIDWEST PRO STOCK ASSOC...1992" Our second look at the Midwest Pro Stock Assoc. This time we get to see these fabulous cars run.

272. "MOTHER'S DAY CAR SHOW...1992" The first Oakbrook Terrace car show of the 1992 season. This one features a Mother's Day theme.

273. "GRUNDY COUNTY SPEEDWAY...LATE MODELS 1992" Our first look at the fabulous Grundy County Speedway, a one-third mile, high banked paved oval. Included are interviews with top late model competitors and action footage.

274. "MEMORIAL DAY AT THE GROVE...1992" Anybody can drag race...but not this kind of drag racing. This show focuses on the incredible jet dragsters.

275. "GRUNDY COUNTY SPEEDWAY...MIDGETS 1992" The midgets are back! After six years without a regular weekly program in the Chicagoland area, the United Midget Auto Racing Assoc. has secured Saturday nights at Grundy County Speedway for the 1992 season.we were invited to the first race.

276. "VOLUMETRIC EFFICIENCY" We attempt to explain to our audience what volumetric efficiency is and how one achieves it. Obviously this one hour show only begins the discussion.

277. "FLAG DAY CAR SHOW...1992" The second of a series of summer car shows held in Oakbrook Terrace. This one features a Flag Day theme.

278. "RACEWAY PARK...1992" We take our camera and crew to Raceway Park in Blue Island, IL, to meet the drivers and crews and watch them in action on this one-fifth semi-banked paved oval.

279. "RACE COP" We examine an innovative approach on the part of the Antioch Police Dept. to reach the youth of their community.

280. "U.M.P. SUMMER NATIONALS...1992" We travel to LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, IL, to cover the first race of the U.M.P. Summer Nationals series. Included are interviews with drivers and action footage. This was our first visit to the newly reopened one-quarter mile banked clay oval.

281. "ELECTRIC MODEL BOATS" This show takes us to Fish Haven in Beecher, IL, to examine the fine craft of model boat building. You'll meet the folks involved and also see their exquisite creations.

282. "GAME DAY...MOTORSPORT STYLE" Automotive related games is the theme of the third Oakbrook Terrace 1992 summer car show schedule.

283. "OFF-SHORE BOAT RACING...A CHICAGO TEAM" A look at a Chicago based off-shore boat racing team consisting of competitors in three different classes. Includes a close look at Nick Gaglione's "Matchless", Bruce Sperling's "Jawanna", and the 1991 National Champ, Chris DeYoung's "Gotcha".

284. "MR. 50'S CAR SHOW" A local level community summer car show with a difference...cash prizes. Entrepreneur Jerry Kochlic has created a local car show series awarding cash prizes via show sponsorship. We have a look.

285. "DRAG RACING...THE LITTLE GUYS" A visit to Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI, featuring unsponsored and first time drag racers.

286. "ELVIS CAR SHOW...1992" Oakbrook Terrace car show with an Elvis theme.

287. "MOPAR MANIA...1992" An all Chrysler products car show held at the base of the Oakbrook Terrace Tower.

288. "THE JOY OF MOTORCYCLING" Is there anything to see while motorcycling in the Chicago area? We discover the Heritage Corridor.

289. "LASALLE SPEEDWAY...FIRST SEASON REVIEW" We've followed this story since the beginning of LaSalle Speedway's resurrection under the hand of racing legend, Tony Izzo. This show follows up our efforts to show you their progress.

290. "CAR SHOW WITH A MODEL CAR THEME" Oakbrook Terrace car show featuring a model car theme.

291. "RACEWAY PARK...LATE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIP 1992" Our second 1992 visit to Raceway Park in Blue Island, IL. This one features an interview with two late model drivers involved in a serious crash...we have the footage and they do the "call". Also featured is footage of our own Alison Damore driving race cars.

292. "SOUTH SIDE RACERS" A neighborhood gathering in Lynwood, IL, showing off the area's motorsport participants including three off-shore boats, two stock cars, three drag cars, a midget, and a drag bike.

293. "SOUTH SIDE CAR SHOW" Our last car show of the 1992 summer car show season. Once again, we are dazzled by the showing produced in the southern tier of our viewing area.

294. "A DAY AT THE GROVE...FALL 1992" We set out to prove, once again, that drag racing is for everyone. Guess what? From a timid start at the beginning of the show, our lovely ladies of motorsport all end up making passes topped off by our own Alison Damore turning a 12.4 at 106 miles an hour!

295. "TRYLON" A unique specialty automobile manufacturer in the Chicagoland area. The Trylon features three wheels and closed cockpit comfort.

296. "THAT LOOOONG RACE...1992" Coverage of the Chicagoland Sports Car Club's annual fall classic at Blackhawk Farms featuring amateur road racing in events more than an hour in length.

297. "MODEL HOBBY SHOW...1992" We take our camera to America's biggest hobby show featuring everything from model boats, planes, trains, cars, motorcycles...even rockets!

298. "HERITAGE CORRIDOR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL" Very cool! We show you how to enjoy what may be the finest snowmobile trail in Illinois...61 miles of uninterrupted miles from Channahon to LaSalle.

299. "AUTO BUILDING...HOW THE PROS DO IT" Ever wonder how a complete frame-up auto restoration is achieved? How about a scratch-built street rod? We show you how the pros take on these challenges.

300. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST I...FALL 1992" Coverage of the annual mega-show held at McCormick Place each year. This one shows you how the event comes together.

301. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST II...FALL 1992" Vettefest continued. This one shows off cars on display.

302. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST III...FALL 1992" Vettefest continued. This one concludes our look at Chevy/Vettefest, fall 1992 and includes a look at the swap meet portion of the show.

303. "AMERICA'S #1 HOT ROD" "Hot Rod Magazine"...America's hot rodding bible picks a hot rod of the year annually. In 1992 the honor was bestowed on Manteno, IL's Troy Trepanier. We travel to his shop and take a closer look.

304. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1992 ACT 1" It's the annual Dependable Carburetor Christmas party attracting racers from all over the midwest...a great opportunity to interview some of motorsport's best.

305. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1992 ACT 2" Christmas party continued. This one features indepth interviews with Dottie & Lee Byers and the Izzo family.

306. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1992 ACT 3" Christmas party continued. The party moved to the Zobel race car shop behind Dependable Carburetor. We get our first look at the new Zobel Santa Fe 200 replica four-bar race car. Also included are interviews taped earlier in the season at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI.

307. "OPEN WHEEL VS. CLOSED WHEEL COMPARISON" We compare an open wheel Club Formula Ford to a technically similar, albeit closed wheel, "C" sports racer.

308. "MEET OUR PRODUCTION TEAM...JAN. 1993" Meet the people who help put "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" together every week. You'll also enjoy our own Alison Damore singing "The Wanderer" performed by Lake 'N Park Inn's Breakaway Band.

309. "LATE MODEL REAR SUSPENSION" Join us as we travel to Tony Izzo's shop and learn about leaf spring rear suspension on super late model dirt cars. Then it's off to Ace Kolar's to find out about swing arm designs.

310. "SUPERSTARS & MONSTER CARS" Meet some of America's top motorsport competitors attending the 16th. annual Lathrop Boys & Girls Club Driver's Dinner. Also included is a visit to the shop of Ace Kolar where we learn more about the swing arm suspension design.

311. "FOUR-BAR CAR" We take our crew to the shop of Fred Lofgren in our quest to learn about the different types of rear suspension on super late model dirt cars. On this show, we learn about a four-bar set-up.

312. "HIGH TECH ENGINE DIAGNOSIS" We visit Target Training Systems and observe the latest high tech equipment necessary to maintain today's new cars.

313. "PRESERVING MOTORSPORT'S HERITAGE" We travel to Indianapolis, IN, to visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.

314. "PREPARING FOR RACEWAY PARK" We visit top Raceway Park late model competitor, John Brolick and find out what he's preparing for the 1993 season.

315. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST...SPRING 1993" The last Chevy/Vettefest car show held at Donnelly Hall (McCormick Place).

316. "MODEL TRAIN SHOW...1993" Our first look at model railroading.

317. "ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION...YES OR NO" Should you (or could you) switch your race car from carburetors to electronic fuel injection?

318. "PREPARING FOR RACEWAY PARK II" We visit with some of the competitors competing in different classes and types of racing at Raceway Park to find out how each prepares for the 1993 season.

319. "PRACTICE DAY AT LASALLE...1993" Run what ya brung...super late models, late models, street stocks, nimrods, go-karts, midgets, sprint cars, modifieds...an opportunity to set up your vehicle for the 1993 season.

320. "LEARNING TO DRIVE STICK SHIFT" Two of our girls, Kim Donahue and Pam Thomas, learn how to drive stick shift, and we take the opportunity to introduce our audience to dune buggies.

321. "CHICAGOLAND SPORTS CAR CLUB" Join us as we learn what is involved in order to participate with the Chicagoland Sports Car Club from an entry level example to a more extensive involvement.

322. "JR. DRAG RACING" We travel to Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI, to explore a new drag racing entry level vehicle...junior dragsters. Watch the lovely ladies of motorsport as they race half-scale, 5 h.p. dragsters.

323. "D&D MOTORSPORT" Join us in Blue Island, IL, and meet David Duckworth and his crew members as we detail what it takes to put together a brand new, first class pavement late model stock car effort.

324. "PRO STOCKS & SUPER MODS" Once again, we're back at Great Lakes Dragaway to meet some of the top competitors in two divisions and watch them in action.

325. "LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...1993" After more than six years, we return to Lake Geneva Raceway and are pleasantly surprised by the changes that have taken place. We also meet some of the folks that participate.

326. "OUTLAW SUPER STOCKS & SUPER MODS" We look at two divisions of big-time, show-stopping drag vehicles.

327. "RAINED OUT AT THE GROVE" Well, we're sort of rained out, but we had a chance to show you the award ceremonies from 1992 and meet some of the weekend warriors.

328. "OLYMPICS OF DRAG RACING" Memorial Day weekend at Great Lakes Dragaway...jet's, funny cars, wheelstanders...and a mechanical monster...you've got to see this one to believe it.

329. "US 41 INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY" A brand new drag racing facility in Morocco, IN, and we attend the grand opening.

330. "A.R.T.G.O. RACING & ILLIANA SPEEDWAY" We travel to Schererville, IN, to watch the prestigious A.R.T.G.O. stock car race held on Chicagoland's only paved half mile. We meet the people involved and show you some of the action.

331. "GO-KARTS AT RACEWAY PARK" Every other Sunday, go-karts race at Raceway Park in Blue Island, IL. We meet the folks and look at the equipment. We even held a race with our lovely ladies of motorsport driving karts.

332. "LASALLE SPEEDWAY...MID SEASON UPDATE" Our second visit to LaSalle Speedway in 1993. We visit with the competitors and inquire as to their progress mid way into the season.

333. "LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...A SECOND LOOK" We return to Lake Geneva Raceway for a more indepth look at the track and its competitors.

334. "MANTENO GRAN PRIX" A go-kart race held in the streets of Manteno, IL.

335. "BUGFEST" Great Lakes Dragaway is the location...a VW celebration is the subject.

336. "FORMULA INDYCHAMP" Liquid-cooled snowmobile engine race cars. Join us at Rockford Speedway in Rockford, IL, and find out about this relatively inexpensive type of auto racing.

337. "RACEWAY PARK...MID SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP" On this season's second visit to Raceway Park in Blue Island, IL, we find there is an on-going points battle for the 1993 track championship. Join us as we find out more, and also meet some of the other late model pavement car competitors.

338. "DRIVING DRAGSTERS" The lovely ladies of motorsport go drag racing...focusing on Alison Damore's dragster passes.

339. "SEA LIONS" Join us at the Broken Oar in Cary, IL, and look over our shoulder as our lovely ladies of motorsport learn how to ride a personal watercraft called the Polaris Sea Lion.

340. "NORTHWEST COMMODORES MODEL BOAT MEET" This episode finds us at the Terrace View Park in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Meet the members of the Northwest Commodores electric model boat club and enjoy radio controlled model boats.

341. "JOHN SPANGLER REGATTA" In the previous episode, it was leisurely, slow-going electric model radio controlled boats. This edition features their alter-ego, high speed, gasoline outboard powered, lightning fast R.C. model boat competition.

342. "LAWN MOWER RACING" Just what the title suggests...you have to see this one to believe it.

343. "LABOR DAY AT THE GROVE...1993" Big time drag racing competition, including jets, dragsters, and some monster truck racing.

344. "LISLE STATION CELEBRATION" Our first summer car show of the 1993 season, held in conjunction with the Lisle, IL, annual community celebration.

345. "HARLEY DRAG RACING...1993" Coverage of the All Harley Drags held at Indiana's US 41 International Dragway.

346. "WORLD MUSIC THEATER CAR SHOW" Our second and last outdoor car show of the 1993 season. It was held at the World Music Theater in Tinley Park, IL, in conjunction with their annual Octoberfest.

347. "WILMOT SPEEDWAY...1993" Our first visit to this 40 year old dirt track located just over the Illinois/Wisconsin border, a few miles north of Antioch, IL. Sprint cars, modifieds, sportsman stocks, mini-sprints and mini-mods are featured.

348. "DRAG RACING...1993 SEASON END" Our last trip to Great Lakes Dragaway for 1993. Jet cars, funny cars, pro stocks, outlaw super stocks and much more are featured.

349. "SOUTH SIDE RACERS...1993" We highlight a few of the very serious racers located in the southern tier of our viewing area. Included are off-shore boats, a drag bike, radio controlled model boats, and Dale Coyne's Indy car.

350. "CHICAGOLAND CORVAIR ENTHUSIASTS" One of the nation's largest and oldest Corvair clubs is located in Chicagoland. We meet these folks and examine the Corvair phenomenon.

351. "SWAP MEET" If you don't know what a swap meet is or don't think there is anything to see there, you're in for a surprise. We travel to Chicago's International Amphitheater to show you what swap meets are all about.

352. "MODEL HOBBY SHOW...1993" For many folks, this is where motorsport begins. This is our coverage of America's largest model hobby show held at the Rosemont Expo Center.

353. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST...FALL 1993" We take our camera to world famous McCormick Place on Chicago's lakefront to cover the fall 1993 edition of Chevy/Vettefest featuring special emphasis on the great "SS" versions of the Chevy lineup.

354. "VW'S & MOFOCO" We take a close look at the wonderful VW Beetle.

355. "CARPET RACING" Radio controlled indoor model car racing on a carpet! Also included is a look at R.C. tractor/truck pulling.

356. "EVOLUTION OF SNOWMOBILE SUSPENSIONS" An explanation of the way snowmobile chassis design has changed over the years.

357. "HARLEY DRAG RACING...SOME LOCAL GUYS" We chat with some Chicago area folks that compete nationally on the American Motorcycle Racing Assoc. circuit.

358. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1993 ACT 1" We're going to a party! Join us at the annual Dottie & Lee Byers Dependable Carburetor Christmas racer party. Included are interviews with both local and national dirt track stars.

359. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1993 ACT 2" Christmas party continued.

360. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1993 ACT 3" Christmas party continued.

361. "MEET OUR PRODUCTION TEAM...JAN. 1994" Meet the people who help put "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" together every week. Included are interviews with US 99 radio personality John Howard, local showbiz writer Elayne LeTraunik, live music by the Little Country Band and a song by our own Alison Damore.

362. "LEGENDS RACING" Learn about a new form of motorsport called Legends cars. Travel with us to Apex Racing in New Lenox, IL, and find out about these low cost, high performance race cars.

363. "TIRES" An indepth look at tire construction focusing on the evolution of tire design from bias ply to steel belted radials.

364. "SNOWMOBILING IN N. IL" How and where to ride snowmobiles in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Included is a look at a small portion of the McHenry trail system.

365. "LATHROP DINNER...1994" Meet some of America's top motorsport competitors attending the 17th. Annual Lathrop Boys & Girls Club Driver's Dinner.

366. "LET'S GO RACING" An all race car show held at the Lakehurst Mall in Waukegan, IL.

367. "OUTASITE RACING TEAM" An indepth look at a prominent Chicago area drag racing team.

368. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST...SPRING 1994" Coverage of the annual all Chevy extravaganza held at McCormick Place on Chicago's lakefront.

369. "SINGING IN THE RAIN" We were rained out of our effort to cover the opening practice day at LaSalle Speedway, but we made a great show out of it anyway. Included are pre-season stops at the Seneca Yacht Club, Springbrook Marina and William G. Stratton State Park.

370. "JR. DRAG RACING...1994" We travel to Union Grove, WI, to revisit the increasingly popular junior drag racing (drag racing for kids).

371. "MOTO-X AT THE GROVE" Unknown to most in the Chicagoland area, Great Lakes Dragaway, in addition to being a dragstrip also features a fine moto-x course. We have a look.

372. "PUTTING YOUR TOYS AWAY" Time to put the snowmobiles away and bring the boats out. We show you how and reminisce.

373. "LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...SPRING 1994" Our first visit of the 1994 season. Join us as we interview the competitors, along with action footage.

374. "MIDWEST PRO STOCK ASSOC...1994" We return to Great Lakes Dragaway as the Midwest Pro Stock Assoc. is going through the rigors of licensing and fine tuning their cars.

375. "POWERED PARACHUTES" This one you'll have to see to believe...a new kind of aircraft neither airplane or balloon.

376. "FUN WITH SMALL BOATS" How to enjoy small "trailerable" boats.

377. "OAKBROOK TERRACE CAR SHOW #1...1994" After a year's absence, the Oakbrook Terrace car shows are back and we cover them all beginning with this spring edition featuring race cars.

378. "MEMORIAL DAY AT THE GROVE...1994" Memorial Day weekend at Great Lakes Dragaway...jets, funny cars, wheelstander...and more.

379. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST...SUMMER 1994" The first outdoor Chevy/Vettefest we've attended. Join us in Bolingbrook, IL, as we admire the various types of Chevrolets and meet their owners.

380. "A.M.R.A. HOMECOMING NATIONALS" Join us and the American Motorcycle Racing Assoc. at Great Lakes Dragaway for all Harley drag racing.

381. "JOLIET WINNER'S CIRCLE CAR SHOW" Their first annual car show put on by the city of Joliet...cars, motorcycles, and believe it or not, boats.

382. "NUCLEAR SHOOT-OUT" A national battle to crown the world's quickest legitimate street car.

383. "LATE MODEL DIRT TRACKIN'" We travel to LaSalle Speedway and talk with some of the nation's top competitors in the late model dirt car ranks. Also included is racing action footage.

384. "LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...SUMMER 1994" Our second visit to Lake Geneva Raceway during the 1994 season. Join our girls as they interview the point leaders in all four classes. Racing footage is also included.

385. "OAKBROOK TERRACE CAR SHOW #2...1994" The second Oakbrook Terrace car show of the 1994 season with a "ladies day" theme.

386. "I.H.R.A. SUMMER NATIONALS" We focus on top fuel drag racing at the first I.H.R.A. Summer Nationals held at US 41 International Dragway in Morocco, IN.

387. "BRACKET BIKE BASH" Join us at Great Lakes Dragaway as we attempt to explain motorcycle bracket drag racing.

388. "BOATS AT HIDDEN COVE" Kind of a car show...except they're boats! We travel to the Seneca Yacht Club in Seneca, IL, and examine the many different ways to enjoy boating.

389. "SPARTACUS RACING TEAM" Once again, we visit with the DeSalvo Racing Team to update their racing effort.

390. "PARK HILL PLAZA CAR SHOW" Join us in Orland Park, IL, as we cover the second annual Park Hill Plaza car show.

391. "DIRT TRACKIN' UPDATE" Our final visit to LaSalle Speedway for the 1994 season. Meet the competitors and watch some racing action.

392. "MOPAR MANIA...1994" Chryslers, Plymouths, Dodges...any car made by the Chrysler Corp. is known as a "Mopar". Join us as we explore some exquisite examples and seek to find the answer to, "what's a Mopar?"

393. "OAKBROOK TERRACE ELVIS CAR SHOW...1994" The last Oakbrook Terrace car show of the season featured an "Elvis" theme.

394. "LABOR DAY AT THE GROVE...1994" Jets, dunny cars, dragsters, outlaw super stocks, etc...a Great Lakes Dragaway Labor Day extravaganza...except it started to rain which cancelled the racing so we took our equipment into the pits and doggedly continued to interview the brave souls who chose to stand in the rain with us.

395. "LISLE STATION CELEBRATION...1994" Join us as the town of Lisle, IL, puts on "Smile Days". Part of the celebration was their fourth annual car show.

396. "PENNZOIL'S GREAT SUPER RACE" Our final visit at Great Lakes Dragaway of the 1994 season. Included is an interview with the new owners.

397. "ALL HARLEY DRAG NATIONALS" Our second visit with the American Motorcycle Racing Assoc. in the 1994 season. Join us at US 41 International Dragway.

398. "LINCOLN TECH" Travel with us to Oak Lawn, IL, and learn what technical schools are all about.

399. "MODEL HOBBY SHOW...1994" Our annual visit to the Rosemont Expo Center. Watch as our lovely ladies of motorsport operate radio controlled trucks, cars, boats, slot cars, and much more.

400. "SMITH & WOESSNER RACING TEAM" Meet a first class top fuel Harley-Davidson motorcycle drag racing team.

401. "SNOWMOBILE '95" A snowmobile show similar to car and motorcycle shows, featuring the newest models and accessories.

402. "LOW BUCK SNOWMOBILING" You don't have to have a lot of money to enjoy snowmobiling...we show you how.

403. "O'HARE STADIUM" Join us and our guests, Gene Marmor and John Whiteside as we reminisce about the old O'Hare Stadium...a long-gone motorsport facility.

404. "AMERICA'S FIRST AUTO RACE...1994" The very first auto race held in America took place on Thanksgiving Day, 1895, in the city of Chicago. Join us as we travel many of the same streets used by the first cars as our journey begins in front of the Museum of Science & Industry and ends in Evanston, the half-way point of the original course.

405. "LATHROP DINNER PREVIEW" We talk about the 19th. Annual Driver's Recognition Dinner to benefit the Lathrop Unit of the Boys & Girls Club with our special guest, Jan Gabriel.

406. "AMERICA'S FIRST AUTO RACE...1994 PART 2" The return trip from Evanston to the Museum of Science & Industry over the original course (see show #404 description).

407. "LEARNING TO RIDE SNOWMOBILES" We find ourselves in Burlington, WI, where Bill teaches three of our girls how to ride a snowmobile.

408. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1994 ACT 1" Join us at the annual Dottie & Lee Byers Dependable Christmas racer party.

409. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1994 ACT 2" More Christmas party.

410. "CHARGERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB" A look at a club that conducts amateur snowmobile races. They're the S.C.C.A. of snowmobile racing.

411. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1994 ACT 3" Christmas party continued.

412. "MEET OUR PRODUCTION TEAM...JAN. 1995" An opportunity to meet all the people who work to put "MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED" together each week.

413. "SNOWMOBILE CLUTCHES" An indepth look at the infinitely variable speed transmissions used in snowmobiles.

414. "SNOWMOBILING IN RICHMOND, IL" Join us in Richmond, IL, as we teach Joanna DeStefano how to ride a snowmobile. Ride along and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

415. "SNOWMOBILING IN MADISON, WI" We travel to Madison, WI, where our hosts, Bev & Tom Anderson treat us with an opportunity to ride new, high tech snowmobiles.

416. "SNOWMOBILE CHASSIS REVIEW" We compare chassis design as it has evolved over the years.

417. "SNOWMOBILE CLUTCHES...PART 2" We travel to the Dupage Airport and the Air Classics Museum of Aviation to continue our discussion of snowmobile transmissions. Also included are some fine examples of World War I & II aircraft.

418. "SNOWMOBILE MAINTENANCE" How to change hifax and wear bars.

419. "SNOWMOBILE POWERED RACE CARS" After winter's over, take the engine out of your snowmobile and put it in a race car for summer fun.

420. "MACHINE SHOP BASICS" We travel to Machinecraft in Stone Park, IL, and learn the difference between a lathe and a mill and how they're used.

421. "SNOWMOBILE SEASON WRAP-UP" This one is a "tip-of-the-hat" to the snowmobile clubs and land owners that make modern snowmobiling possible.

422. "MODEL ROCKETS" We're back at the Dupage Airport where we learn about model rockets and rocketry in general. Also included are model rocket launches.

423. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST...SPRING 1995" All Chevrolet and Corvette car show held at McCormick Place on Chicago's lakefront.

424. "MACHINE SHOP BASICS...PART 2" This trip to Machinecraft in Stone Park, IL, we learn how to grind a lathe tool bit and look at rotary tables and indexing heads.

425. "THE BRITISH ARE COMING!" No, not Redcoats...we're talking about BSA's, Nortons and Triumphs...a look at the British motorcycle.

426. "MACHINE SHOP BASICS...PART 3" Our third visit to Machinecraft. This time we learn how to test metal for hardness, how to drill and tap a hole and more.

427. "MIDWEST PRO STOCK ASSN...1995" A look at the Midwest Pro Stock Association's new cars for the 1995 season during their inaugural shake-down runs at US 41 International Dragway in Morocco, IN.

428. "LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...SPRING 1995" Our first oval track of the season. We look at the new equipment including sport trucks, street stocks, sportsmen (and at this event, Mid-American stock cars), and late models.

429. "KART RACING AT GMC RACEWAY" A look at Chicago's closest go-kart racing track in McHenry, IL. Includes interviews and action footage, along with some new electronic go-kart technology.

430. "LATHROP DINNER...1995" Annual motorsport charity event benefiting the Lathrop Unit of the Chicago Boys & Girls Club. Included are interviews with Dale Earnhardt, Sterling Marlin, Darrell Alderman, Mark Martin, Al DeSalvo and many more.

#431. "LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...SPRING 1995 II" Our second and final visit of the 1995 season to Lake Geneva Raceway in Lake Geneva, WI. Includes interviews and action footage from each of their four divisions.

#432. "SUPERCHARGED SHOWDOWN" Hot Rods From Hell and the Chi-Town Supercharged Association are featured in this event at US 41 in Morocco, IN. These groups recapture the era of the fuel coupes and roadsters of the late 50's and early 60's.

#433. "AIR CLASSICS MUSEUM OF AVIATION" Located on the Dupage Airport in West Chicago, IL, this spectacular display of World War II warbirds includes a P51 Mustang, a B25 bomber, a Hawker Seafury, a Stearman trainer, and more.

Also included is an F86 Saber jet fighter from the Korean conflict and we had an opportunity to enjoy its first flight following restoration.

#434 "SIGNE MOLENAAR MEMORIAL RACE" We travel to Illiana Speedway in Schererville, IN, to cover the second annual Signe Molenaar Memorial race. Included are interviews and action footage from this very special event.

#435 "JOLIET WINNER'S CIRCLE CAR SHOW...1995" The city of Joliet holds its second annual Winner's Circle car show. See some of the most beautiful vehicles from the Chicagoland area, including boats, semis and show cars.

#436 "OAKBROOK TERRACE CARFEST...1995" The first Oakbrook Terrace car show of the 1995 season. This event's theme is Mother's & Father's Day.

#437 "HAPPY HOLLOW RESORT" Travel with us to Lake Wisconsin in Poynette, WI, as our lovely ladies of motorsport experience all types of watercraft. Watch as they enjoy riding wave runners, hovercraft, tubing and water skiing.

#438 "I.H.R.A. SUMMER NATIONALS...1995" We're back at US41 International Dragway in Morocco, IN, for the I.H.R.A. Snap-On Tools Summer Nationals. This year we focused our attention on the pro modifieds.

#439 "OAKBROOK TERRACE ELVIS CAR SHOW...1995" The last Oakbrook Terrace car show of the summer season. This one features an Elvis theme.

#440. "ULTIMATE SHOW OF MOTION" The annual Dupage Airport Air Show has been transformed into a show of motion meaning everything that moves. We look at tanks, cars, boats, and, of course, airplanes.

#441. "I.H.R.A. JR. DRAGSTER NATIONALS" The first national event for jr. dragsters. The racers range from 8 to 17 years old and drive half-scale dragsters powered by lawn mower engines. See how this sport has grown.

#442. "BOATING FUN ON THE ILLINOIS RIVER" We take you to the Illinois River and show you how to enjoy boating on this unique waterway. The activities are quite different than those found on the Chain 'O Lakes or Lake Michigan.

#443. "PARK HILL PLAZA CAR SHOW...1995" We travel to Orland Park, IL, for the third annual Park Hill Plaza car show featuring everything from a real 427 Cobra to a 12 cylinder Ferrari.

#444. "SPRINT CARS AT WILMOT SPEEDWAY" Yes, we were at Wilmot Speedway, and yes, this show features sprint cars and mini sprinters but unfortunately, we got rained out and didn't see them run. Still, you will enjoy meeting the racers and learning about their cars.

#445. "MOPAR MANIA...1995" A Chrysler product only annual car show held at the Oakbrook Terrace Tower in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. See Dodges, Plymouths, Chryslers and more.

#446. "LASALLE SPEEDWAY '66'" $10,000 to win drew every big name in late model dirt car racing.

#447. "LISLE DEPOT DAYS" Season-ending car show. We travel to Lisle, IL, for what has become our summer car show season closing event. Featured are vintage police cars from several communities.

#448. "GMC RACEWAY SEASON ENDING CHAMPIONSHIP" Our second visit of the season to this go-kart racing track located in McHenry, IL. Included are interviews of the competitors and action packed go-kart racing.

#449. "CHANGE OF SEASONS" A brief look at how to enjoy boating on the Chain 'O Lakes. Then we provide some tips on how to store your boat for the winter and some encouragement to drag out the snowmobiles.

#450. "FUN FORD WEEKEND" US41 International Dragway in Morocco, IN, is the location for an all Ford drag racing, car show and swap meet event.

#451. "RIDING ATV'S" Looking for a place to ride your ATV? We found it in Darlington, WI...150 miles of ATV trails. We taught our girls how to ride, then we check out the trails.

#452. "SNOWMOBILE '96" Our annual visit to the big snowmobile show held at the Milwaukee State Fairgrounds. See the latest in snowmobiles, trailers, accessories, etc.

#453. "WINTERIZING YOUR BOAT" Listen to an expert as he explains, in detail, the importance of winterizing your boat before storage for the season.

#454. "MODEL HOBBY SHOW...1995" Our annual visit to the Rosemont Convention Center. Watch as our lovely ladies of motorsport operate radio controlled cars, boats, slot cars, planes...and much more.

#455. "SNOWMOBILING PREVIEW" We go to Antioch, IL, and stop at Wasz's Marina, the center of Chicagoland snowmobile drag racing (a great use for a marina in the winter...don't you think?) Included is an introduction of a new family into snowmobiling and a discussion of the McHenry trail system with Dick Arseneau. We also examine a 135 mile per hour drag sled and chat with Paul Waszak about the upcoming snowmobile drag racing season.

#456. "SEASON-ENDING ODDS & ENDS" We examine a new inexpensive electronic lap timing device. Also included is a follow-up on Bill's damaged boat engine.

#457. "SPONSOR HUNTING" The world's fastest jet dragster...and no sponsor. We travel to Chicago Heights to discuss sponsor hunting with Bill Mattio and introduce him to Tom Cormack, Barber Dodge driver and sponsor hunter extraordinaire.

#458. "AMERICA'S FIRST AUTO RACE 100 YEAR CELEBRATION" We travel to Chicago's lakefront to capture the festivities marking the 100th. anniversary of America's first auto race.

#459. "WEIRD CARS...PART 1" We travel to The Vair Shop in Frankfort, IL, but we don't talk about Corvairs. Larry Claypool, America's foremost Corvair expert, has a passion for strange, off-beat vehicles, and on this program, he shows us a Nash Metropolitan, a Fiat, an NSU, a Sunbeam, a DKW and a Berkley.

#460. "WEIRD CARS...PART 2" Larry Claypool and friends continue with their off-beat automotive interests. Included are a Vespa, a Lloyd, a Subaru, a BMW Isetta and more.

#461 "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1995 ACT 1" Our annual visit to Dottie & Lee Byers racer's Christmas party. Included in this episode are interviews with John Valle, Walt Taff, Jeff Coon and Stephanie Prince.

#462. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1995 ACT 2" Continuation of Dependable Carburetor Christmas party. Included are interviews with C.J. Rayburn, Billy Moyer, Bob Pohlman, Jay Sparks and Bruce Hogue.

#463. "DEPENDABLE X-MAS PARTY...1995 ACT 3" Conclusion...included are interviews with Kerry & Tony Izzo, Sr., Terry Strof, Tony Izzo, Jr., Shawn Sievert, Garrett Slager and Joe Berba.

#464. "SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACING...1996" Snowmobile racing every Sunday during the winter at Wasz's Marina on Channel Lake in Antioch, IL...we enjoy their first one in '96.

#465. "RUSTY RUNNERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB" We meet a dedicated group of snowmobilers working hard to encourage people to participate safely. Also included is a cursory look at rotary and R.A.V.E. valve two-stroke technology.

#466. "LATHROP DINNER...1996" Meet some of America's top motorsport competitors attending the 20th. Annual Lathrop Boys & Girls Club Driver's Recognition Dinner.

#467. "SNOWMOBILING ON THE CHAIN O' LAKES" Join our lovely ladies of motorsport in Antioch, IL, as they snowmobile through a winter wonderland.

#468. "LATHROP DINNER...1996 PART 2" A follow-up on our show two weeks ago featuring driver's acceptance speeches, including Jeff Gordon, Sterling Marlin, Tony Stewart and many others.

#469. "BIKINI CAR WASH" We visit a controversial business entity in Chicago to learn the real truth about what goes on at the Bikini Car Wash and, at the same time, we learn how to properly wash a car.

#470. "A.M.R.A. AWARDS BANQUET...1996" It's the American Motorcycle Racing Association's annual awards banquet. This one honors the 1995 champions.

#471. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST...SPRING 1996" Our first car show in 1996! It was held at McCormick Place on Chicago's lakefront and features everything Chevrolet manufacturers.

#472. "SNOWMOBILING EPILOGUE" We take advantage of one final blast of winter to complete our snowmobile programming for the season. Included is a look at turbocharged snowmobiles, including a shoot-out, an all-terrain amphibian (Argo), and more do's and don't's on how to snowmobile on the Chain O' Lakes.

#473. "SUN ROOFS & TINTING WINDOWS" Join us at Mr. Kustom in Chicago and learn, along with our girls, how to install a sun roof and tint windows.

#474. "LET'S GO RACING...1996" It's an all race car car show designed to show you the new equipment the guys have built over the winter. It's held annually just before the racing season starts.

#475. "AIR CLASSICS MUSEUM OF AVIATION REVISITED" We return to this museum at Dupage Airport to check out the changes (new aircraft) and to have a look at the midwest entry in the Reno air races.

#476. "CORDOVA DRAGWAY" We take our first look at Cordova Dragway. It's a dragstrip directly west of Chicago right on the Mississippi River. It takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes to get there from Chicago, and we found it to be an excellent facility.

#477. "SPRINT CARS AT KANKAKEE SPEEDWAY" We finally get one in...a program about sprint cars. These are the rompin', stompin', 800 plus horsepower dirt cars that compete all over the midwest.

#478. "MATCH RACE MADNESS" It's held at the beginning of the year at US41 International Dragway in Morocco, IN. It kicks off the new season and has become something of a happening...jet cars, nitro cars, pro stocks...you name it and it's there.

#479. "ENGINE BUILDING BASICS (INSTALLING A CRANKSHAFT)" How to assemble an average 350 small block Chevy V-8. This episode deals with installing the crankshaft.

#480. "LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...SPRING 1966" Summer's almost here because we find ourselves starting the racing season, as we always do, at Lake Geneva Raceway. Yes, it's a little cold but we covered a full field of late models, street stocks, sport trucks and legends cars. Also included is a piece about the Lake Geneva Raceway moto-cross track.

#481. "MUD DRAGS" We travel to Morrison, IL, about 2 1/2 hours west of Chicago to cover the mud drags that have been going on for the past four years. Very cool, and close enough to drive to in an afternoon.

#482. "HARLEY DRAG RACING AT CORDOVA" Our second visit this year to Cordova Dragway Park. Broadway Bob and Scott Gardner promised big improvements when they took over this facility. We went back to see the newly paved staging lanes and we couldn't have picked a better day to do it...the American Motorcycle Racing Assn. was in town and we covered the all Harley drags.

#483. "ENGINE BUILDING BASICS (PISTONS, CAM & HEADS)" Continuation of our small block chevy engine assembly series.

#484. "LASALLE SHORT TRACK NATIONAL" AMA flat track motorcycle race at LaSalle Speedway.

#485. "RAY GRAHAM CAR SHOW" Ferraris are featured at this event created to benefit the Ray Graham Assn.

#486. "JOLIET WINNERS CIRCLE CARFEST" More than a car show. This one features Megasaurus a car eating monster.

#487. "$5,000 SHOOT-OUT AT LASALLE" Late model dirt cars compete for $5,000 "to win".

#488. "OLD TIMERS REUNION" It's the third annual get-together for racers and fans alike. Held every year at Kankakee Speedway honoring local racing legends.

#489. "WOODRIDGE CAR SHOW" Third annual car show organized by the Woodridge Police Dept. This one featured a program designed to encourage seat belt use...Buckle Up Or Else!

#490. "LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...SUMMER 1996" Our final trip to Lake Geneva this year was a dandy. It was the 4th of July week-end. In addition to some great racing we were treated To Doug Rose's Green Mamba Jet Car providing the fireworks.

#491. "OAKBROOK TERRACE CAR SHOW JULY 1996"

You know it's really summer when the Oakbrook Terrace Car Shows begin. This one features Tim Freemans stock car providing an opportunity for kids (and adults) to climb inside and get their pictures taken.

#492. "BOAT MAINTENANCE TIPS" How to service an "outdrive" Plus converting an automobile engine to marine use.

#493. "CORVETTE CAR SHOW...1996" Held at Bill Kay Chevrolet in Downers Grove ILL. This event raises money for the Illinois Spina Bifida organization. This show features a complete Corvette history.

#494. "OAKBROOK TERRACE CAR SHOW...AUGUST 1996" Summer car show with an Elvis theme. Also includes a look at Bill Wildt's Warbike (world's most powerful motorcycle).

#495. "EXPLORING THE ILLINOIS RIVER" We take our audience "cruisin' down the river on a Sunday afternoon!" A little over an hour from downtown Chicago. You'll love it.

#496. "SPRINT CAR RACING AT WILMOT SPEEDWAY...1996" We take in one of the weekly sprint car programs held at Wilmot Speedway in Wilmot Wisc.

#497. "Mopar Mania...1996" 16th annual all Chrysler products car show. Held each year in Oakbrook Terrace.

#498. "A SALUTE TO KEVIN RODERICK" Memorial dirt track race honoring a driver that passed away.

#499. "LISLE CAR SHOW...1996" Last of the summer cars shows... This one's extra special because it introduces the Annual Chris Schutz Memorial Award.

#500. "END OF SEASON BOATING" We travel to the Illinois River to try Bills' boat now powered by a 350 Chevy V8. Also included is outdrive technical info and some tubing and skiing.

#501. "SHOW OF MOTION" We visit the DuPage Airport for the their annual air show that's much more... It's also a car show, a go kart race, a mini-cup car race...and more.

#502. "SPONSOR APPRECIATION DAY" A look at how to get and keep a sponsor. We visit Chuck Pollachucks sponsor appreciation day at GMC Raceway.

#503." SPARTACUS RACING TEAM...1996" We revisit the Spartacus racing team and find out about their sponsor hunting successes. Also included is a Hemi-head explanation.

#504. "BOATING FUN ON THE CHAIN O' LAKES" We take you on a tour of a portion of the Chain O' Lakes including Chain O' Lakes State Park, Grass Lake, Lake Marie, Channel Lake, Bluff Lake and more.

#505."AUTUMN ON THE ILLINOIS RIVER" Enjoying the change-of-season with a boat ride on the Illinois River. Also included is a brief rundown on winterizing your boat.

#506."SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACING...ON PAVEMENT!" We travel to Great Lakes Dragaway to look at this exciting new sport.

#507."RICOBENE CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM" We take you on a visit to Chicago's newest museum. It's filled with classic cars and great memorabilia.

#508. 'CHEVY/VETTE FEST...1996

Coverage of the annual Chevy/Vette Fest car show held at McCormick Place on Chicagos lake front.

#509. "SNOWMOBILING DRAG RACING PREVIEW "96"

We visit Wasz's on Channel Lake and discuss the upcoming season. Featured are several racing teams.

#510. "AMERICAN MOTORS PART 1 " We examine the history of American Motors and show you some of their cars.

#511. "AMERICAN MOTORS PART 2" We continue our look at Americas last major independent auto maker AMC.

#512. "AMERICAS FIRST RACE 101" We travel to Chicago's Lakefront on Thanksgiving morning to honor the anniversary of Americas first auto race.

#513. "ATV'S FROM BADGERS TO BANSHEES" We look over the Yamaha ATV line up in anticipation of teaching our girls how to ride.

#514. "LEARNING TO RIDE STICK SHIFT ATV'S" As the name implies, we teach Dawn and Peggy how to ride ATV's with manual transmissions.

#515. "QUADRAJET REBUILD...PART 1" We teach you how to rebuild and modify the popular Rochester Quadrajet 4 barrel carburetor.

#516. "PROFESSIONAL ENGINE BUILDING...PART 1" The beginning of a series of programs showing how a professional engine builder (Book Racing) builds a 406 Chevy.

#517. "SNOWMOBILING ON THE HERITAGE CORRIDOR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL. " Snowmobiling on a trail southwest of Chicago.

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#529. "LEARNING TO RIDE" We teach Peggy to ride a

motorcycle. we teach Samantha and Michelle how to ride

a stick shift ATV's (also including is a kart race and Chain

o-Lake footage)

#530. " LET'S GO BOATING" We rush the season and go boating tn the Illinois River in 37 degree weather.

#531. "PROFESSIONAL ENGINE BUILDING PART 4" Degreeing a cam and observing a Dyno test.

#532. " SPRINT CARS RAINED OUT" We try to cover the USAC Sprint cars at LaSalle Speedway but it gets rained out. We view the Lathrop Dinner footage.

#533. "STARVED ROCK ADVENTURE...HOUSEBOATS" We learn how to skipper a houseboat and explore the Starved Rock portion on the Illinois River.

#534. "NITROUS OXIDE & SPARTAGUS RACING" We examine the 1997 Spartagus racing team and detail Nitrous oxide and how it works.

#535. "LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...SPRING 1997" We visit Lake Geneva Raceway to check out their Super Late Model war.

#536. "STARVED ROCK ADVENTURE...WAVERUNNERS ETC..." We go back to the Starved Rock portion of the Illinois River to try wave runners, speedboats, and pontoon boats.

#537. "STARVED ROCK NATIONAL AMA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP" Short Track race at LaSalle Speedway...1997

#538. "SEGQUIN SERVICES CAR SHOW" Summer car show to benefit Segquin Services.

#539. "JOLIET CAR SHOW...1997" We visit the annual Fathers Day car show in Joliet. Included are boats, motorcycles, and cars.

#540. "RAY GRAHAM CAR SHOW...1997" Car show featuring Ferrari's and even an Allard.

#541. "COLLEGE SQUARE CORVETTE SHOW" All Corvette car show held at the College Square Mall in Lisle, IL

#542. "SUPER KARTS RAINED OUT" We visit South Bend Raceway Park, then show you the remainder of our interviews from the Annual National Driving Championship Recognition Dinner.

#543 "RT. 66 CARE SHOW" We travel to Willowbrook IL to cover a car show honoring historic Rt.66.

#544. "KARTS, CUPS & MIDGETS" We take you to the R.A. Adams Championship Oval Track Series held every other Sunday at Lake Geneva Raceway featuring Karts, Mini-Cup cars, and Midgets.

#545. "BILL KAY CORVETTE SHOW" 9th annual all Corvette show. Features a piece on knock off wheels.

#546. "ENJOYING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT" Here is how to pull skiers, tubers, and knee boards with them.

#547. "PICKING A BOAT" We talk to people about the boats they have and why they picked them.

#548. "HIGH FLYERS" Peggy, one of our Lovely Ladies of Motorsports, learn how to pilot a Powered Parachute. Yes, on her own and with no previous experience. You have to see this one to believe it.

#549. "ROYAL STAR SHOW & SHINE" We take you to the first Annual Yamaha Royal Star Show & Shine at Ricks Yamaha in Lockport, IL.

#550. "MIDWEST ENDURO STACK CAR RACING" Our first look at an Enduro held at Lake Geneva Raceway.

#551. "LISLE CAR SHOW...1997" Last of the summer car shows. This one feature the 2nd Annual Chris Schutz Award.

#552. "THUNDER ON THE RIVER" We travel to Ottawa IL on the Illinois River for drag boat racing.

#553. " HOW TO WATER SKI" We teach one of our girls how to water ski and you learn along with her.

#554. "SNOWMOBILE WATERCROSS" Snowmobiles racing on open water. You have to see it to believe it.

#555. "HOW TO SLALOM SKI" We teach you how to slalom ski.

#556. " BOATING ON THE FOX RIVER" Includes a lengthy segment explaining how to launch a boat plus we take you thru the McHenry Lock.

#557. "RED BUD MOTORCROSS" We travel to Buchanan Michigan to check out the Red Bud Track and Trail facility.

#558. "BOATING WHEN YOU SHOULDN'T" We try to take you boating on Chicagos Lake front. The weather didn't cooperate.

#559. "IT'S 406 TIME (PART 1)" We remind you how to winterize a boat and we begin the engine swap (replacing the 350 in Bill's boat with a 406).

#560. " IT'S 406 TIME (PART 2)" We complete installation of the 406 in Bill's boat and try it on the Illinois River.

#561. "DRASTIC PLASTIC" We check out a fuel altered, also included is a brief look at an alcohol funny car.

#562. "CUSTOM HARLEYS AND MORE" We look at the work of a custom Harley builder. We also have news about the new Rt. 66 Drag Strip and some snowmobiles on water action footage.

#563. "GATHERING AT THE ROCK (PART 1)" We attend the 102nd anniversary of America's first auto race.

#564. "GATHERING AT THE ROCK (PART 2)" Continued from #563.

#565. "TOYS FOR TOTS...1997" 20th annual toys for tots motorcycle parade.

#566. "TOYS FOR TOTS PARTY...1997" Coverage of the annual toys for tots party held at the Rosemont Convention Center.

#567. "SYCAMORE TRAIL" We check out the snowmobile trail west of Chicago in Sycamore IL. The folks at Sycamore Speedway are making their property available to park cars & trailers.

#568. "SNOWMOBILING AT DOCKSIDE MARINE" We traveled to Dockside Marine in Wilmington IL to check out the new Ski-Doo children sled and peroxide injection.

#569. "#83 MOTORSPORTS...PT. 1" We take a look at a chicagoland based race team eyeing the 1998 ARCA title. From their dirt track roots to their NASCAR goals we inquire.

#570. "#83 MOTORSPORTS...PT. 2" We take a look at a chicagoland based race team eyeing the 1998 ARCA title. From their dirt track roots to their NASCAR goals we inquire.

#571. "SNOWMOBILING IN WHITEWATER" First snowmobile program of the season...with snow! We show you how to go snowmobiling in Whitewater WI.

#572. "22nd ANNUAL NATIONAL DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP RECOGNITION DINNER" Annual charity dinner benefitting the Cotter unit of the Chicago Boys & Girls Club.

#573. "RETURN TO WHITEWATER" We take you back to Whitewater WI to pick-up where we left off two weeks ago. Yes, we do take you (by snowmobile) into the ominous Sherwood Forest and Yes, we do take you all the way to Whitewater.

#574. "WORLD OF WHEELS...1998" Coverage of the 1998 version of Chicago's oldest Rod & Custom show.

#575. "CHANGING OIL" Why it's important and how to do it. Also included is an update on the progress of the DeSalvo's Pro Stock truck.

#576. "MID-WINTER ROCK" No it's not "Rock & Roll" it's a return visit to "The Rock" site of America's first auto race. We roll in footage from the Lisle car show and even a little reminder that the boating season is just around the corner.

#577. "TURBONIQUE" A look at the history and a taste of the technology of a fascinating engine design.

#578. "WEIRD CARS 3" We check out a Tatra, a Trabant and a strange little Italian car based on a Fiat.

#579. "LEGANCY CARS" A brand new form of oval track stock car. 3/4 the size of full size stockers and sporting four cylinder Mazda engines. They promise to dramatically reduce the cost of stock car racing. We take a look.

#580. "SUMMER'S COMING" A trip to the Illinois River because we grudgingly have to admit that the snowmobile season is over... Only trouble is, it's to early for boats. We find this out and rill in the remaining footage we have from Bill Kay car show, Waverunners, and Wayne Adams accepting Chicagoland award.

#581. "LETS GO RACING" Our coverage of the 1998 version of the annual race car show held at the Lakehurst Mall in Waukegan IL.

#582. "MORRIS AIRPORT" A visit to a small local airport reveals a wide variety of sport aviation activity.

#583. "DWARF CARS" We took another approach to reducing the cost of racing. Small cars with the appearance of early hot rods powered by motorcycle engines.

#584. "THE VINCENT!" We try to do a show aimed at preparing you for the boating season and we end up doing a show about the classic Vincent motorcycle.

#585. "TRIMMING A POWER BOAT" We show you the four different ways power boats are propelled and explain the most popular are trimmed.

#586. "POWDER COATING" We show you how powder coating is done.

#587. "JC WHITNEY CAR SHOW" We travel to LaSalle Illinois to cover a car show held in the parking lot of JC Whitney's new facility.

#588. " WAVERUNNERS & SUPER JETS" We have a day of fun on the water with Yamaha Waverunners & Super Jets!

#589. "LAKE GENEVA RACEWAY...SPRING 1998" We go to Lake Geneva Raceway to see how the 1998 season is progressing. We focus on the Super Late Model division.

#590. "BUICK CAR SHOW" An "all Buick" car show.

#591. "SEGUIN CAR SHOW". A car show benefitting Seguin Services.

#592. "JOLIET CAR SHOW 1998" Annual Fathers Day Car Show in downtown Joliet, IL. Among other things, this one featured a fine Cushman Eagle display.

#593. "GRAHAM CAR SHOW 1998" Car show held to benefit Ray Graham Assn. Hansen Center in Burr Ridge IL. (featuring Ferrari's)

#594. "PEAT MONSTER" Drag racing in mud!

#595. "CRUISIN' 66" A car show held on a piece of historic Rt. 66.

#596. "ROYAL STAR II" The second annual Royal Star Show & Shine. All Yamaha Royal Star motorcycles and their enthusiasts gathering to enjoy their mutual interest.

#597. "BILL KAY 1998" Annual Corvette Car Show put on by the Windy City Corvette Car Club. It was held at Bill Kay Chevrolet in Downers Grove, IL.

#598. "KING OF WISCONSIN" We travel to Wilmot Speedway for their annual "King of Wisconsin" Sprint Car Championship.

#599. "MIKE'S MUFFLER CAR SHOW" We travel to Richton, IL for the grand opening of Mile's Muffler Shop featuring a summer car show.

#600. "WESTMONT SUMMERFEST" We travel to Westmont, IL for a car show being held in conjunction with their annual Summerfest.

#601. "JR. DRAGSTERS 1998" We revisit the jr. drag racing phenomenon at Great Lakes Dragaway.

#602."HIDDEN COVE 1998" We travel to Seneca Il to find out what is the most compelling thing able the Illinois River.

#603. "RACEWAY PARK 1998" A visit to Raceway Park, Chicagoland's oldest motorsport facility. We talk to the point leaders in each division and check out the Late Model Feature. Also "Peggy drives a Late Model"!

#604. "LISLE CAR SHOW 1998" We make our annual visit to the town of Lisle for "Lisle Depot Days". This yearly celebration of the communities history includes a car show and the car show includes the Chris Schutz Award.

#605. "GRAND BOWL CAR SHOW" We check out Grand Bowl's first attempt at a car show. Included is Richard Petty's stock car.

#606. "WATERCROSS" Annual snowmobile watercross. This year it was moved to Lambs Farm and we concentrate on the oval races. That's right... snowmobiles on open water, racing in an oval configuration.

#607. "PROPELLERS" A technical look at boat propellers.

#608. "DESALVO TRUCK" A look at the next generation of the DeSalvo Spartacus racing team... Thier Pro Stock Truck!

#609. "RAINED OUT" With the Motorcross we were supposed to cover rained out, we spent the day getting folks excited about the upcoming snowmobile season.

#610. "FALL BOATING" We try to encourage folks to enjoy boating in the fall. Most people put their boats away too soon. Also included is a comparison of the four popular ways of powering recreational boats (outboard, I/O, Inboard & Jet)

#611. "CHICAGO RIVER" We brave the waters of Lake Michigan in November to take you on an architectural tour of downtown Chicago via the Chicago River.

#612. BOAT WINTERIZING" We travel to Ericson Marine in Algonquin IL to put the boat away for the winter.

#613."LOCKHART" We take a close look at Gerry Lockhart, the man responsible for the Navy Pier Rod & Custom show.

#614. "HOMETOWN" The town of Homewood tried to ban motorsport but the people fought back..and won!

#615. "ROCK "98 PART 1" Our annual "gathering at the rock" to celebrate America's first auto race. This one is part 1 of 2.

#616. "ROCK '98 PART 2" Our annual "gathering at the rock" to celebrate America's first auto race. This one is part 2 of 2.

#617. "TOYS FOR TOTS '98" Our annual coverage of the motorcycle parade held each year the first Sunday in December. This event is held to provide toys for needy children on Christmas.

#618. "PAUL BRIAN" We visit with an old friend of MOTORSPORTS UNLIMITED, Paul Brian. Among other things, we talk about his involvement with the Chicago Auto Show.

#670. "TOYS FOR TOTS '99" We cover the 1999 edition of the annual "Toys for Tots" Motorcycle Parade.

#671. "SNOWMOBIL SAFETY" We travel to Cary IL to bring our ausience a compressed version of the required safety course for young snowmobilers.

#672. "MSU PARTY" We hold a little party for Motorsports Unlimited production team. Also included are interviews with Jan Gabriel & Paul Brian.

#673."BOATING SAFETY" We visit the Coast Guard at Calumet Harbor to talk about boating safety.

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#675. "WEIRD CARS 4" We make our annual pilgrimage to "The Vair Shop" in Frankfort, IL to see what kind of weird cars proprietor Larry Claypool has acquired since our last visit. This year it was two Russian built ZAZ's and an Italian Maltipla.

#676. "SNOWMOBILE 2000" Our first snowmobile program of 2000. We take you to the I & M Canal and meet some snowmobilers. Also included is a piece about Joe Scarlatta and musical piece we recorded at the "party" a couple of weeks ago and didn't have time for.

#677. "WORLD OF WHEELS '99" We cover the 38th annual World of Wheels Car Show held in McCormack Place on Chicago lakefront.

#678. "LOOKING FOR SNOW" We travel to Northen Illinois in search of scnow and snowmobiles. We find both in Antioch and a long the way we show some car show you haven't see before.

#679. "SS & SPORTSMEN PREVIEW" We travel to MeHenry IL to check out a brand new Super Stock and a new Sportsmen car built to race at Lake Geneva Raceway in 2000.

#680. "ILLIANA & PHOENIX" We take a ride to Illiana Motor Speedway in Schererville, IN to see what is to become of thes track since creator and owner Henry Molenar passes away. We also spend time talking about hose Bill Wildt's recent tire testing trip to Phoenix AR.

#681. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST SPRING 2000" We cover the first Chevy/Vettefest of the new millennium.

#682. NITROUS OXIDE" A closer look at how Nitrous Oxide works.

#705. "MIKE'S MUFFLER 2000" Our coverage of the rhird annual Mike's Muffler Car Show in Richton Park, IL

#706. "WILL COUNTY CAR SHOW" We travel to Lockport IL for the annual Will County Auto Rebuiders Assn. Car Show. It's held at the Moose picnic grounds and offers a perfect setting for a car show.

#707. "DESALBO 2000" It's time to catch up with the Spartacus Racing Team and update you on their Pro Stock Truck effort.

#708. "BERWYN 2000" Our coverage of the annual Rt. 66 car show held on Ogden Ave.

#709. "LISLE 2000" Our coverage of the annual Lisle car show featuring the Chris Schutz Award.

#710. "JC WHITNEY 2000" Our coverage of the annual JC Whitney car show in LaSalle IL.

#711. "HOBART'S DAM CAR SHOW" Hobart's Indiana's first car show held near their dam.

#712. "LAKE MICHIGAN BOATING" We show you how to go boating on the southern tip of Lake Michigan.

#713. "AL & KEN" We visit informally with Al Fierke & Ken Hanna. These are the men that created Chevy/Vettefest nearly twenty years ago.

#714. "DYNODOMRACING.COM" We check out the car collection of "Chicago Wise Guy" competitor Dominic.

#715. "ALL-PRO CAR SHOW" Chris DeSalvo decides to hold a car show to publize hos new location in Lockport... It turns out to be a dandy.

#716. RISKY BUSINESS UPDATE" We travel to Lowell Indiana to follow up on our story several months ago about Risky Business Racing Team.

#717. "HOLLEY REBUILD UPDATE #1" Ram Air Research show us how to rebuild a Holley Double Pumper four barrel.

#718. "HOLLEY REBUILD UPDATE Pt. #2" Ram Air Research show us how to rebuild a Holley Double Pumper for barrel (cont.)

#719. WINTERIZING 2000" Time to winterize you're boat... We take you to Grand Sport Center in Morris, IL to show you how.

#720. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST FALL 2000" Coverage of the annual all Chevy Car Show at McCormack Place.

#721. "ROCK PT. #1 2000" Our annual pilgrimage to the "Rock". It's the place where America's first auto race started and finished.

#722. "ROCK 2000 Pt. #2 Our annual pilgrimage to the "Rock". It's the place where America's first auto race started and finished.

#723. "TOYS FOR TOTS 2000" Coverage of the 23rd annual Toys for Tots Chicagoland motorcycle parade.

#724. "TOP 10" The Chicago Wise Guys demonstrate what the word "brotherhood" means.

#725. "AMERICAN STREET MACHINES" A car club dedicated to American cars.

#726. "LOOSE ENDS" We finished off the year 2000 (and the millennium) by using up all the unused footage shot during the year. We also announce our website pland for the new millennium.

#727. "CLAYPOOL 2001" For our first show of 2001 we visit Larry Claypool at the Vair Shop. He always has interesting stuff to look at and this time was no exception. First it was a look at his new Skoda then The Hudson Club stopped by with three cars. Finally we talked Crosley's including the "tim engine".

#728. "CLAYPOOL SNOWMOBILING" While we were at Larry Claypool's Vair Shop, (see last weeks show) we decided to take advantage of the fact that his neighbor had a snowmobile and was willing to let us use it to teach the girls.

#729. "MSUTV.COM" We show people how to use our new website designed by Ric Chappetto and YourPrivateNet.com

#730. "WORLD OF WHEELS 2001" We cover the 39th annual World of Wheels car show.

#731. "PHOENIX 2001" We travel to Phoenix Arizona to test tires for Bridgestone at Firebird International Raceway.

#732. "GARAGE" We visit a normal "everyman" garage to show you where to fine work that you see at the local car shows really comes from.

#733. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST SPRING 2001" Our coverage of the spring 2001 Chevy/Vettefest at McCormack Place.

#734. "WHAT'S COOL IN CARS TODAY" We rounded up a group of teenagers to find out what they're looking for in cars today. Also included is an update with artist Paul Bond.

#735. "LETS GO RACING 2001 Pt. #1" Our coverage of the annual All Race Car Show held at the Origianl Outlet Mall in Kenosha.

#736. "LETS GO RACING 2001 Pt. #2" Coverage of the annual All Race CAr show held at the Original Outlet Mall in Kenosha, WI.

#737. "MOPAR SWAP MEET" Coverage of the 9th annual all Mopar swap meet put on by the River Valley Mopar Club and held at South Oak Dodge in Matteson, IL

#738. "SYCAMORE RACERS" We chat with a couple of Sycamore Speedway racers about the upcoming season.

#739. "WPC CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET" We cover a car show & swap meet this is hosted by a Mopar club and takes place at a Mopar dealer but is open to all brands.

#740. "JC WHITNEY SPRING 2001" We travel to LaSalle, IL to cover the first outdoor summer car show of the season. With more then 350 cars on hand the event was a huge success.

#741. "CAR HAPPENING" An informal car gathering at Chris DeSalvo's All-Pro Performance in Lockport, IL is turning into a fine car show. It's a different approach, a car show without judging or awards and it works extremely well. A fun day without the pressure of competition. We take a look.

#742. "LAKE GENEVA 2001" Our annual visit to Lake Seneva Raceway yields plenty of action.

#743. "R-RIDES CAR SHOW" Our annual visit to Valparaido IN for the Northern Indiana Cruisers (R-Rides) first car show of 2001.

#744. "LUDA INDY REPORT" Luda see her first Indy 500 and reports.

#745."US CLASS NATIONAL PREVIEW" We bring Alex Denysenko into the studio to explain his upcoming drag racing program at Byron Dragway.

#746. "RON KAMMES PRO MOD" We check out a fiest class national level locally based Pro Mod team.

#747. "JOLIET 2001" We travel to Joliet, IL to cover their annual Father's Day car show.

#748. "CROSSROADS" We travel to the intersection of I 80 & Rt. 47 to illustrate the significance of these crossroads to the motorsport community. Includes a visit to Grundy Co. Speedway, Morris Airport and the Illinois River.

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#763. "FIERORAMA 2001" We take an in-depth look at the ill-fated Pontiac Fiero by attending "Fierobama 2001". It's an event created by the Northern Illinois Fiero Enthusiasts.

#764. "COUNTRY CLUB HILLS" We cover the second car show attempted by Country Club Hills. It was a beautiful day and an excellent show but we covered it with a heavy heart because it was only five days after the World Trade Center tragedy.

#765. "INDIAN" We visit a motorcycle shop in Arlington Hts. IL that handles the new "Indian". That's right, after a many decade absence from the motorcycle marketplace the proud name of Indian is back... We take a look.

#766. "V FIERI vs. KIT COBRA" We compare two great "Hot Rods". A Corvette powered Fieri vs. a Big Block powered kit Cobra.

#767. "SKIPS SWAP MEET" We travel to Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Illinois to "check-out" the annual Fall Swap Meet hosted by the Skip's Fiesta folks.

#768. "CHEVY/VETTEFEST" Our coverage of the 20th annual Chevy/Vettefest car show.

#769. "SPONSORSHIP" We visit ABC Auto Parts in Blue Island, IL to talk to them about their experience as a small business sponsoring big time racing.

#770. "ELECTRONIC ENGINE MANAGEMENT" We visit ABC Auto Parts in Blue Island, IL to take a close look at electronic engine management systems.

#771. "ROCK ONE 2002" This is part one of our 2001 Thanksgiving day visit to the place where American motorsport began... "The Rock". It's a piece of granite with a bronze plaque on it identifying the place where America's first auto race started and finished Thanksgiving Day 1895. We make the pilgrimage to "The Rock" every Thanksgiving morning from 9:00am till noon.

#772. "ROCK TWO 2001" This is part two of our 2001 Thanksgiving day visit to the place where American motorsport began ... "The Rock". It's a piece of granite with a bronze plaque on it identifying the plave where America's first auto race started and finished Thanksgiving Day 1895. We make the pilgrimage to "The Rock" every Thanksgiving morning from 9:00am till noon.

#773. "ROCK THREE 2001" This is part three of our 2001 Thanksgiving Day visit to the place where American motorsport began... "The Rock". It's a piece of granite with a bronze plaque on it identifying the place where America's first auto race started and finished Thanksgiving Day 1895. We make the pilgrimage to "The Rock" every Thanksgiving morning from 9:00 am til noon.

#774. "TOYS FOR TOTS 2001" Coverage of the annual Chicagoland Toys for Tots Parade. This one (2001) we covered from the standpoint of a participant. We started at the toy store.

#775. "ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION V8 FIERO" Motorsports Unlimited cameraman Chuck Itzenthaler decided his V8 Fiero needed electronic fuel injection. We decided to follow the progress along. This episode details the beginning of the project.

#776. "CABIN FEVER 2002" The first car show of the 2002 season. Held at Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, IL.

#777. "TFT WRAP-UP 2001" We review the 2001 Chicagoland Toys for Tots Parade with event originator animal & the current event organizers.

#778. "CHUCK'S FIERO" Part of our continuing saga about installing electronic fuel injection on Chuck's V8 Fiero.

#779. "WORLD OF WHEELS 2002" Our coverage of the 40th Annual World of Wheels.

#780. "CLAYPOOL 2002" Our Annual trip to the Vair Shop in Frankfort, IL to check out some weird cars. This year it was two Checkers, two Mini's and a three wheel Berkley!

#781. "WISE GUYS FEB 2002" A preview of the 2002 Chicago Wise Guys' season.

#782. "VETTEFEST 2002" Coverage of the Spring edition of Chevy/Vettefest 2002!

World Of Wheels 2003 (MSU #826)

Desmodromic Valves 2003 (MSU #827)

Wise Guys 2003 (MSU #828)

The Famous Cup Show (MSU #829)

Car Show Alert (MSU #830)

Chevy/VetteFest Spring 2003 (MSU #831)

High Flyers 2003 (MSU #832)

Conley Engines 2003 (MSU #833)

Used Auto Parts? (MSU #834)

Fiero Rebody (MSU #835)

Learning To Ride 2003 (MSU #836)

The Joy Of Motorcycling 2003 (MSU #837)

JC Whitney Spring 2003 (MSU #838)

Blarney Island 2003 (MSU #839)

Mundelein May 2003 (MSU #840)

TFT May 2003 (MSU #841)

Father's Day Reminder (MSU #842)

EAA 260 Pancake Breakfast (MSU #843)

Crown Point 2003 (MSU #844)

Joliet 2003 (MSU #845)

Lake Geneva June 2003 (MSU #846)

Fun With Small Boats 2003 (MSU #847)

Gearjammer 2003 (MSU #848)

LPSB Classic Car Show (MSU #849)

Illiana July 2003 (MSU #850)

DeSalvo Cruise Night 2003 (MSU #851)

Hobart's Dam Car Show 2003 (MSU #852)

Country Club Hills 2003 (MSU #853)

Worth Car Show 2003 (MSU #854)

Bill Kay 2003 (MSU #855)

Driver's Edge (MSU #856)

Adopt-A-Cop Show 2003 (MSU # 857)

Lincoln Square Car Show (MSU #858)

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