Champion Sidecar Racer Looks Back on a Thrilling Life | Short Film Showcase

Stan Dibben was “never frightened by speed.” After fighting in World War II he took up the sport of sidecar racing. In this popular sport of the time, riders and passengers would work together to maneuver “flying three-wheelers” (essentially motorcycles with attached one-wheeled devices) around a track. In 1953, Dibben won “the big one”-the World Sidecar Championship. This short film from Cabell Hopkins profiles one man's love for the thrilling and dangerous sport that influenced his “always say yes” philosophy on life.
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Champion Sidecar Racer Looks Back on a Thrilling Life | Short Film Showcase
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[@rbouncier669]

Don't know why it took this long to come across this given my search history. Absolutly wonderful, a true gentleman and a man's man

[@daveberry9922]

same as this is epic

[@josephwarren3498]

Last of the Greatest Generation. What a wonderful man.

[@altoticket]

Racing. Because Football, Basketball and Golf only require one ball.

[@veiroelle]

Don't know what it is about music from the 30's, 40's and 50's that makes me feel nostalgia from a period I never got to experience. 25 years of age here.

[@taznivolare1896]

veiroelle maybe you have an old soul , from the time when people were real , not like the fake people today , 😀

[@juansibold]

We come and go my dear

[@nitishisad5947]

Tom and Jerry makes you feel that. The music has been engraved on our brains.

[@ms.hotshot2232]

What a WONDERFUL life he lead. So amazing to see this!

[@arcade198x8]

what a wonderful doc. love the vintage footage. thank you for telling this gentlemen's story.

[@dansutube1]

That's just wonderful!! Good for you Mr. Dibben! It seems you enjoyed your time as a racer and enjoyed talking about it. Thank you very much for your joy and enthusiasm!

[@catbreath007]

And he only received a "silver" medal for being part of the winning duo & his name was also spelt incorrectly ! What an insult 😥

[@wegpiraatjochem]

Yeah the passenger is just as important

[@adidap]

"I just rubbed my shoulder on the road and showed him the STONES"

[@ConnorNolan]

What a frickin legend

[@macmak]

'showered him with stones'

[@averywetfrog]

"If you look up the word "passenger" in the dictionary, it bears no resemblance to what I used to do in a side car." That's funny.

[@AA-69]

If you EVER get the chance to go on one, TAKE IT !! I got a ride in the 80s at the TT... Respect, to those guys.

[@Diger65Line]

I always felt the 'passanger' was the unsung hero of the team and I can recall the odd one who went along for the ride, but when part of real team, rider and passenger in harmony sidecar racing is the most amazing and underated sport, the trust between the two people on that outfit, Stan and Eric true heros.

[@huygfc4257]

Only the flesh ages, the soul stays young 😭

[@sleepnumber6]

And the eyes stay young

[@huygfc4257]

@@sleepnumber6 it is said eyes are the windows of soul.

[@trevorjones2473]

Absolute legend, what a bloke!

[@chucklaneChuckylane]

Ride on sir! Thank you very much, it is not often we get to see champions like this get the respect & recognition they deserve.

[@doittoit4116]

awesome vid, good to see the ol chap get a chance to relive the ol days on a new side car racer!

[@karlosthevulturemischeski5583]

14 this year and 13 next year, what a awesome philosophy, truly are Legend, I can only hope that I'm still going hard at 84!!!

[@wetcanoedogs]

"always say yes"

[@johnyrevenge6356]

With this one comment Stan showed me where i was going wrong in life. I'm too cautious.

[@bandhsilvers1]

Surely it's pure fun no fear after fighting in a war!true hero

[@BT-cr6xb]

Absolutely awesome !! People these days don't have half the guts of Stans generation.

[@quattro4468]

BT sidecar racers are still around and just as big or bigger. You mean people with guts dont get the media attention anymore. Which why pop culture is plastic shite with sprinkles.

[@prity777]

That's not true, they still do stuff like that. But very rare, not because it's rare but nowadays many options are available.

[@CaptainSparkle]

R.I.P. Stan, a legend!

[@gnarshread]

What a legend! They dont build them like they used to.

[@jorgerobertooliveramachado2312]

this is history of the champion

[@MrSakamotothecat]

The passenger has the most exciting part ✌😻✌look at those beautiful moves, amazing!

[@danielfoo9203]

Have respect for this guy,I wouldn't have the guts.

[@RichardASK]

On my study wall, I have a plaque, which says, "you don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding". I look at it each day, to make sure I don't forget that.

[@purebloodheretic4682]

The Old Outfits make modern Sidecars look like a 3 Wheeled Volvo!! They Sure had their Nuts Hangin' Out back in the Day!! Stanley your a Bloody Legend Mate!! -Cheers🍻🍺

[@catmeme4life220]

I used to think sidecar racing was a joke (when I was little, seeing the music video from "Take on Me"). I thought "Oh why do they have the 3rd wheel, the passenger is just gonna sit there and watch?" without understanding the race, and boy was I wrong... ...This shows me how ignorant I was...

[@darshanvictor8479]

these guys are brave ass bastards. I wouldn't have done it.

[@crazypainter57]

great vid ... he got to relive the excitement .... i really enjoyed the pics.... what a thrill it would have been to do what he did.... thank you

[@julez6nine]

You think you’re a badass… then this guy shows up!!

[@rcpbandlife752]

Awesome video. One of my favorite videos I've watched in a long time. Keep up the awesome work!!

[@thomas.silvano]

Looking this face of happiness you know he is a lucky guy. He knew from a young age what he was good at and he took advantage of it until he became a world champion. And very good philosophy by the way. Live the high life. That's the idea. Thanks

[@ChristianThomas-wf5dl]

Hats off to this fine gentleman.

[@mikkei3532]

One clue -motorbikers never get old.

[@milwaukeegregg]

AWESOME.... God Bless this guy...No grass was growing under him...

[@johnvellis5148]

Beautiful human brave heart amazing reci years

[@davidmburu5781]

nice very nice indeed.... cool old man two thumbs up

[@georgebuller1914]

RIP Mr. Dibben, glad to see you at least made it to '5!'

[@RonaiHenrik]

One cannot dislike this video

[@fearfulgrot]

The sidecar "passenger" is the most terrifying role in all motorsports

[@o4pureh2o]

I love that smile. Awesome!!!

[@vincehaysom5025]

good man, a real hero

[@wendellfugate4088]

The sense of freedom and G-forces are addictive.

[@canadianlad4040]

Lad must have a sling to hold those big balls lol, Jesus that's amazing courage!

[@didzee002]

He's got the minerals...

[@mattcumberland3739]

I'm going with a bushel basket.

[@billbeeken7532]

one word respect...

[@domelxx8379]

Beautiful men live long !!

[@lordlouis2168]

What a beautiful soul & a wonderful glint in his eye..... I bet he's been up to all sorts of mischievous business. Great doc, great final titles as well. "joyus lunacy" amazing phrase. May we all strive to be slightly close to Stan's level of living life. Brilliant.

[@motorbikedad58]

Fantastic! It brought tears to my eyes. What an inspiration to anyone who thinks they are too old. Very well done. I really enjoyed it, and hope many others will watch it. Always say YES!

[@TheWanted31]

amazing !

[@gunarsagerry3502]

I never affraid to speed...👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MrSlowestD16]

Such a bad-ass!

[@paulfoster553]

Hats off to the guy

[@gregrsvr3947]

I would have like to have heard what he thought of the modern outfit

[@BravoEchoAlphaRomeo]

hell yeah. world champ !

[@KinderGrinder23]

this is an awesome video.

[@21daytona502]

Very nice tribute to Stan Dibben.

[@quentinrance8974]

Amazing story!

[@stephencunliffe3879]

Excellent Vid

[@majorkilljoy]

sidecar passengers; really do seperate the men from the boys. got to be double tough to be willing to do that

[@philipmarr7325]

I knew a few tough ladies who passengered too

[@majorkilljoy]

@@philipmarr7325 and they got bigger balls then most men

[@death2pc]

Guts, grease and glory....................

[@SofiasAltAccount]

Timeless.

[@Joe-eq8we]

THATS SO AWESOME!!!!

[@fernhealer3592]

This looks more realistic than that stupid show called Drugs Inc.

[@MasLegimin]

Thank you.... This video made my day. Really.. 🙏

[@717rocket]

Great bit of history, enjoyed it.

[@julianbravante327]

Great music bruv!

[@locatinglost1501]

Yes, thank you... More please! 😁👍

[@joewheelmonger6887]

Dude must have left a twin streak of brass ground into the pavement from his balls dragging...

[@pascoalnadador]

ser lembrado e sempre ser homenageado!...qui gostoso isso!

[@marcusyoung8007]

People really should call them co-drivers.

[@louiswilkins9624]

Bravo

[@chazgisby8876]

I remember seeing Rose Arnold. She was one of the first female passenger and was a looker.

[@georgebuller1914]

3:17 - "gamesmanship!"

[@ikubaruluthfi7439]

Yes Sir !!!

[@alfonsgoffin]

what a coole guy. respect.

[@a.drenalin]

Thump up One oft the heroes oft the modern times If you got balls, you got balls!!!!!!!!!

[@kyleyang6480]

Anyone have a record of the music during the credits? The one by the Al Bedard Band. Pretty cool to see Stan Dibben played in that band. Sounded nice, so I'm wondering if there's a digital copy out there?

[@superbikebox]

Super klasse !!!

[@robertwhitlow8957]

Excellent.

[@bustinjieber9539]

I wonder why this is not part of the modern era MotoGP

[@sharky8577]

Right mate I’m riding the bike - we will be doing about 70 mph - your the passenger - all you have to do is lean out of the sidecar as far as you can to prevent the machine from toppling over and killing the pair of us - makes perfect sense to me - why wouldn’t you want to do that ?

[@PhilT993]

Brilliant!!

[@gustavogallicespedes9417]

Lindo de viver. Estou emocionado mesmo.

[@bookpasaahandrik6537]

Never senna au rouge with sidecars before, Cool

[@griffinoneal1856]

Brilliant

[@adrianmersk4751]

just amazing!!!

[@dozer1642]

Wow.

[@egiadityayudhistira3973]

Mantap si aki

[@timcolledge3732]

Good old chap!!!

[@richardbird6945]

I'm surprised the rider who won the title in 1951 and 1953, Eric Oliver, was not mentioned.

[@lordbelvoir2543]

Because it wasnt about Mr Oliver🤔

[@ianguy2324]

TOP MAN STAN :)

[@flakkanon]

2:32 Robert De Ringro

[@jeffgill8248]

hold on monkey, love the vintage stuff,bad boy's of the day!!!

[@mjb3962]

Was this Robin Daykin from team "past it" I saw riding the sidecar?

[@holgerleupold]

Respekt..

[@kritromulus6851]

BikerForce..THE MOST RESPECTED SIDE HACKS !?,..THE REAL HEROES !?!,..

[@gabrielkloster4502]

stan the great

[@Bol3D_Comics]

I remember when....................Laconia NH

[@primacasacostruzionicampom1085]

🇮🇹 Grande!! 👍

[@46outfit]

Go hard my sun .deep in hard out!