A Brief History of Speed (Full Length) - Motorcycle Racing History

Archive Moto presents A Brief History of Speed the uncut, full-length documentary exploring the remarkable history of motorcycle racing in America.
It all began with Indian’s Oscar Hedstrom on the sands of the Floridian coast, coming full-circle nearly a half-century later on the very same shores when motorcyclists from around the world arrived for the inaugural Daytona 200. In the decades in-between, motorcycle racing helped build one of the most unique, expressive, and diverse cultures, one which this film celebrates.
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This video is a companion to the series, A Brief History of Speed , based on articles by the same title published exclusively at ArchiveMoto.com.
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The series revisits the exhibition first created and displayed for The Race of Gentlemen on the sands of Wildwood, NJ, and later featured in an exhibit at the Indian Motorcycle Museum of Australia in Melbourne.
Read each part of the series, and countless others now, only at ArchiveMoto.com.
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Written, Narrated, Edited, and Produced by Chris Price *-* Archive Moto .
Music: Muddy Waters - @GavinLuke, Decision to Leave - @AnnaLandstrom, Wolfpack - @JohannesBornlof, No.4 Piano Journey - @EstherAbrami, Allegro - @EmmitFenn, I Will Remember - @GavinLuke
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[@JL-qe5gl]

I’m impressed by the still shots of these riders; you can tell they are really hauling ass!

[@ArchiveMoto]

For anyone that has hit 70+ MPH on a modern motorcycle, it is even crazier to imagine hitting that speed on such a brutally basic machine, not to mention the gear and track surface. These folks were wild!

[@metal-lm6ue]

Awesome documentary ! The motorcycles in the beginning of the 19th century are so simply majestic and the innovators and inventors of yesteryear were so developed at pushing the envelope and creating good things that kept getting better. It’s hard to patent new motorcycle parts and mechanical technology because someone 90 plus years ago already invented and perfected it. Example ( motorcycle coaster brake) although regular bicycles have them they were beefed up to handle motorcycles and were very reliable and simple to use and enclosed to protect itself. That said the early correlation of bicycle and motorcycle is an amazing thing that excited the people then and captivates the imagination now. I love early motorcycles!

[@ArchiveMoto]

What is better still is that feeling of riding, bicycle or motorcycle, hasn't changed a bit since the very beginning. Thanks for the kind words.

[@johnchambers427]

That was an awesome video. Please keep spitting them out.

[@ArchiveMoto]

Will do! Thanks

[@george1la]

Excellent I learned a lot especially how in the beginning engines were used to help bicycle riders go faster. Thanks.

[@ArchiveMoto]

I’m happy you enjoyed it and learned a but too, thanks!

[@Tcup1982]

Epic bro this is legend ⚡️⚡️🛵💨💯

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thanks

[@knighttuttrupriprock9733]

Love the piano and your narration. Subscribed, looking forward to seeing more great content.

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thank you kindly, I’m happy to hear it.

[@terraplane49]

Thank you for your mention of Maldwyn Jones. He has been a hero of mine for many years, as I am also of Welsh descent. I often wondered what he did after his years with Flying Merkel, which I read about in the early 80s in a British magazine. I even wrote a song about him.

[@ArchiveMoto]

Must be a common trait as I am also of Welsh descent. Maldwyn was an icon for sure, he retired from racing to work for Schebler carburetors, and later in life was always helping keep the history alive.

[@gemcitywelding7234]

Well done sir!

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thanks!

[@xavierolle]

amazing! those images are pure gold!

[@drylinedrifter]

Nicely done!

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thanks!

[@stuartritchie2910]

Beautiful work ❤️❤❤

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thanks Stuart, I appreciate the kind words.

[@knighttuttrupriprock9733]

Love the piano and your narration. Subscribed, looking forward to seeing more great content.

[@stuartritchie2910]

@@ArchiveMoto Where abouts are you guys?

[@filthyrych]

I've never heard about any of this before tonight,most of it anyway.

[@ArchiveMoto]

Happy to help keep this remarkable history alive, there is so much more to explore, I hope you will check back soon.

[@geneahart5607]

Thoroughly enjoyed this film! Will be checking out more on your channel, thank you!

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thank you, I appreciate your encouragement.

[@DirtyDickson82]

Such a great documentary. Thank you so much!

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thank you, Im happy to hear folks enjoy it.

[@Paine-yr9wd]

Excellent work

[@ArchiveMoto]

thanks!

[@Seeker887]

You’re putting out great stuff! Thanks

[@ArchiveMoto]

I appreciate it

[@Mtlmshr]

Great video and description of past events, well done!

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thank you very much!

[@Electriceye1984bySam]

This is a fantastic channel that deserves FAR more views than it is getting - many thanks to you for the great vids❤

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thank you kindly, it is a new channel but I am excited to keep putting out new videos. I appreciate the positive feedback, thanks for your support.

[@robertheymann5906]

Awesome documentary!! Wow

[@ArchiveMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ADREISTER]

Cool history. ❤

[@ArchiveMoto]

Happy you enjoyed it

[@jgoogleheim8880]

Great video. Adds a lot of perspective to our interest in 2 wheeled travels.

[@ArchiveMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinhiggs7027]

Absolutely great DOC'S ! here's a challenge motor cycle SCTA national record's ! ? !

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thanks Martin, and that is a worthy challenge

[@Tvrz]

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[@davidherringgo]

I love music but you're background is annoying. I had to shut your video off.

[@davidboult2921]

So boring it's American. Us Europeans we were so far in front

[@daleolson3506]

The music junked another video 👎👎👎👎👎👎💩💩💩💩😬

[@tysonkonken-jj3vd]

It's actually "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday". It was not spoken until Bob Tasca said it in the 1960s!! Check your facts, I found way more than just that example.

[@ArchiveMoto]

Thanks for the correction, the idea behind the phrase was more the point than the origin as it was a prime motivating factor for the earliest manufacturers, but its always good to know where to polish a bit more.

[@Seeker887]

He could’ve heard it from someone else. That’s the whole reason for motor sports. Win and sell