Chris;
Well said brothu! Amen... We are spoiled here in the Salt Lake Area. A 4th
theater is now showing WFI! Magnolia Pictures only has snail mail addresses for
their NY & Texas offices. Yes,seeing Redhead,Pumpkin Seed,Challenger I,and
Flying Caduceus on the salt again will never be duplicated in our
lifetime.Thanks for your thoughts.
Tom Shannon
Magna, Utah
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From: "Pile,Chris" <zoombot@cox.net>
Reply-To: "Pile,Chris" <zoombot@cox.net>
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:52:06 -0600
> List -
>
> Four hours ago I found out "World's Fastest Indian" had finally come to
>the Air Capitol. Three hours ago the title rolled onscreen. Now I am home.
>
> There were probably two dozen folks in the theater, but when the credits
>rolled I was the only one who stayed to read the names of those racers who
>helped bring this film to fruition. I also needed time to wipe the tears away
>from my sentimental old cheeks.
>
> Just seeing all the old cars on the salt and hearing the old names spoken
>was so energizing, names and machines as magical to me as Burt made them sound
>as he stood at the billboard in the golden sunlight with misty eyes.
>
> It's a fantastic flick, one which every salt racer and lover of LSR
>history will hold dear for years to come, perhaps as a touchstone. If only a
>few folks are able to understand just how special Bonneville is, how alive and
>loving the folks are who frequent the salt - it will be worth the wait for it
>be made by Mr. Donaldson.
>
> I hope the LSR community extends great thanks to Roger for finally
>bringing Burt to life on the silver screen. It's a lovely, thrilling,
>satisfying film.
>
> - Chris Pile aka aircap
>
>
>
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