Hot Rod Nostalgia: Exploring The Race of Gentlemen

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Check out this video I did on The Race of Gentlemen, an event that brings back the golden era of vintage drag racing in modern-day California. This awesome event started on the beach in Asbury Park, New Jersey, in 2012 and has now made its way to the West Coast. Mel Stultz, the mastermind behind it all, found the perfect spot at Flabob Airport in Jurupa Valley, just 60 miles east of Los Angeles.
Join me in this video as we explore the thrilling event at Flabob Airport's auxiliary runway turned dragstrip, complete with a beautiful backdrop of vintage airplanes, palm trees, and clear blue skies. You'll see over 100 incredible vintage hot rods racing, revving, and being worked on!
It's so cool to see that drag racing, which has roots in California dating back to the 1930s, is still alive and kicking today.
The Race of Gentlemen truly captures the spirit of hot-rodding and pays homage to its early days. Thanks to Mel Stultz, this video offers a fantastic opportunity to step back in time and experience hot-rodding as it once was.
Thanks to Mel for helping me get a press pass for the event!
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  • @FourSpeedFilms
    @FourSpeedFilms Жыл бұрын

    Get my shirts here and use the code "FOURSPEED" (Buy two, get one free) www.amfilmfest.com/marketplace?Collection=Four+Speed&Category=Four+Speed

  • @SmackeysGarage
    @SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

    Vintage planes, hot rods, and racing. Sounds like my dream!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Can’t beat it!

  • @xmo552

    @xmo552

    7 ай бұрын

    @@FourSpeedFilms How strict are the rules? Can I show up to race in a '34 with '58 engine? Me need info.

  • @ebrowntaylor1
    @ebrowntaylor1 Жыл бұрын

    Oh man. The DC-3 with D-Day stripes, the flatheads, and that background scenery with the mountains. How cool is this?! I wish we had more of this where I am on the east coast. Looks like a blast!!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, so cool!

  • @henris8367

    @henris8367

    Жыл бұрын

    I think they do one on Daytona beach every once in a while

  • @SweatyFatGuy

    @SweatyFatGuy

    Жыл бұрын

    There was a DC3 and a C47 in this one, the silver one is the DC3, the green/olive one is the C47, essentially the same plane but one is military. What surprised me was the Bearcat doing the flyby. Watching the Stearmans flying Vics is sweet.

  • @robjudge181
    @robjudge181 Жыл бұрын

    Killer footage! Hopefully, the days of great events like this will never end. I'm sure the legendary rodders like your Grandpa never thought what they did would inspire the generations of today to be doing it either. Keep documenting it, though. Your talent and gifts are a part of keeping it going, too!!!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    True! Thanks

  • @ATCman1981
    @ATCman1981 Жыл бұрын

    Your content is so high quality and unique! Not many KZreadrs post about period correct and vintage cars and your channel has a whole vintage vibe that I just love. Please never change!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @rickysoffroadrecovery
    @rickysoffroadrecovery8 ай бұрын

    Probably the best video on the internet right on dude that is a great video thank you so much for making that

  • @williamheilman7904
    @williamheilman79042 ай бұрын

    Every racer there has put sooo much time and energy into the hobby. Glad to see another generation take note and run with it !

  • @johnclark1525
    @johnclark1525 Жыл бұрын

    Kool hot rods and keen vintage airplanes. A great combination!

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Жыл бұрын

    Very cool really enjoyed 👍👍

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @TheStreetBastard
    @TheStreetBastard Жыл бұрын

    Looks like the pure lust for living. Thanks for these awesome pictures.

  • @mindforsale
    @mindforsale Жыл бұрын

    This was awesome. Thank you for capturing this event and sharing it man

  • @gasratzcustoms
    @gasratzcustoms Жыл бұрын

    Another great video!! We need to go to Trog next year!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Great event

  • @dan.m.e6259
    @dan.m.e6259Ай бұрын

    Oh man, I love the look of these more traditional style hot rods like they were modified in the 1950’s! The look & the sound! 😍👍

  • @calirod
    @calirod Жыл бұрын

    Great Job as usual Ben! Love seeing these videos, not only are they great but you give the event exposure for better attendance which is key to keep our community strong!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated

  • @pergraemerone5661
    @pergraemerone5661 Жыл бұрын

    The best coverage of the action so far. Thanks

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Py205
    @Py205 Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff Ben!!!!

  • @JDWorkshop-wn9tt
    @JDWorkshop-wn9tt Жыл бұрын

    Another cool film! Great event!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @aaronkahan6188
    @aaronkahan6188 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Ben! Really captures the feel of the whole event!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Flogknaw101
    @Flogknaw101 Жыл бұрын

    1:40 is a GREAT shot!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @glengrant3884
    @glengrant388410 ай бұрын

    PERFECT VIDEO FOR ME!💥💪 AUSTRALIA!!🤍💙❤👍

  • @fanera320
    @fanera320 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 👍 USA auto culture is quite impressive for me 👍👍👍 God bless USA ❤

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @32road
    @32road Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the cool coverage Ben!!✌️

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @poortouringhotwiregarage5617
    @poortouringhotwiregarage5617 Жыл бұрын

    Love your video! Old school hot rodding is timeless. Hope more people of your generation start getting involved and grow an appreciation for the 30's thru 60's culture, when America was at its best

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @floridian7143
    @floridian7143 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @BrokenWrenches
    @BrokenWrenches Жыл бұрын

    what a kick ass event. real celebration of vintage machines.

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Very cool!

  • @joeyleclaire
    @joeyleclaire Жыл бұрын

    This is the kind of stuff I love!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @mitchmustang68
    @mitchmustang68 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, cool event! Thanks for sharing Ben!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @richardjames9091
    @richardjames90914 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed your video. Well done to you and your Dad. From a fan in northern England.

  • @branchspeech
    @branchspeech Жыл бұрын

    Epic !!! Thanks for video.🤘

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @andymurrell201
    @andymurrell20111 ай бұрын

    Great film there Ben - love to see so many cool old-style and old cars being given hell down the strip!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @GnarlySpeedShop
    @GnarlySpeedShop Жыл бұрын

    I was so bummed I couldn’t make it to this event but now I got live through your beautiful footage! Thanks Ben!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Next time Liv!

  • @paulhardman2515
    @paulhardman2515 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like great fun!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes🙌

  • @roscokat6367
    @roscokat6367 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ben for giving us a taste of TROG. Really enjoyed it, keep the content coming. A loyal viewer.

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @radders50
    @radders50 Жыл бұрын

    Could’ve watched an hour of that .. too cool 😎

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @mycinematiclife
    @mycinematiclife Жыл бұрын

    Man, I’d love to go one year! So cool. Awesome video as usual Ben! Love the shot at 1:40

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Do it!

  • @Flying_Dollar_Motorsports
    @Flying_Dollar_Motorsports Жыл бұрын

    Excellent film as always Ben

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated

  • @rubensflorentino548
    @rubensflorentino54810 ай бұрын

    Great editing, cool soundtrack, you know when to stop the music to let the sound of engines kick in. The best video of this event I have seen so far.

  • @adamhoffman3687
    @adamhoffman3687 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent event Ben thanks for sharing

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @markhenderson4435
    @markhenderson4435 Жыл бұрын

    That 'vintage tone' on the footage really added something extra to this awesome event. Excellent job, young man!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jeffchecchio5026
    @jeffchecchio5026 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Ben!! Keep up the good work.

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jeff!

  • @murdoc6501
    @murdoc6501 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff. Thank you, and go Four Speed, keep moving forward!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @olschoolkarate1
    @olschoolkarate1 Жыл бұрын

    Man how cool. Killed it again Ben.

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @nathanbeutler1059
    @nathanbeutler10593 ай бұрын

    What a kick in the pants! Looks like a blast!?

  • @HansenSpeedShop
    @HansenSpeedShop Жыл бұрын

    so freaking cool this must be a new bucket list thing for me!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    You have to go!

  • @HansenSpeedShop

    @HansenSpeedShop

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FourSpeedFilms for sure man!

  • @WILLS55F100
    @WILLS55F1009 ай бұрын

    Great video 🤙🏻

  • @StarsAutoSport
    @StarsAutoSport Жыл бұрын

    Going in October, Can’t wait. Awesome content!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn’t know they already announced another one. Cool!

  • @2-old-Forthischet
    @2-old-Forthischet Жыл бұрын

    I may be biased (like the tires) but this is one of the coolest videos you've made! Yes, I'm an old fart.

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks haha

  • @martymartin7637
    @martymartin7637 Жыл бұрын

    So very awesome id love to come out there and see that at least 1 time

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Do it!

  • @bubot17
    @bubot17 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome day ❤️❤️❤️

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes🙌

  • @pauldashwood2897
    @pauldashwood2897Ай бұрын

    Cool video love it .😊

  • @israelpinal1645
    @israelpinal1645 Жыл бұрын

    First comment 🫡 Love the content !

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @NorfolknStealth
    @NorfolknStealth4 ай бұрын

    Fantastic..

  • @yamahaxs6501
    @yamahaxs6501 Жыл бұрын

    This is on my bucket list.

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Do it!

  • @yamahaxs6501

    @yamahaxs6501

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FourSpeedFilms I will. I do all my bucket list stuff.

  • @Golds_442
    @Golds_442 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Ben awesome video! Have you ever thought about doing a piece of old-timer's giving advice to the new hot rodding generation? What their concerns are and advice? I don't think there's many young people into older cars these days and would love to see what people have to say. Cheers!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Interesting idea

  • @ebrowntaylor1

    @ebrowntaylor1

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a great idea! Hot rodding is a dying art for sure. Especially metalwork, fab, paint and body, etc. I love building and modifying hot rods. I'm not that young, but I just turned 40. I do everything but paint and body. None of my friends my age or younger have the patience for it anymore. The ones that used to be into it have given up:( I have to mention that there are some real "pieces of work" here where I live in the south/east coast who do people very wrong with paint/body. It surely doesn't help recruit new guys and gals to the hobby.

  • @TomHaroldArt

    @TomHaroldArt

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd like to see something like this too, Ben!

  • @Ecosse57
    @Ecosse57 Жыл бұрын

    sweet video! man i wish i could make it to one of these events.

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jackperry9369
    @jackperry936910 ай бұрын

    Badd ass content love this era

  • @fortheloveofthehotrods
    @fortheloveofthehotrods9 ай бұрын

    That’s sick!!🔥love it!! Where in CA is that??

  • @JamesSmith-io7ny
    @JamesSmith-io7ny6 күн бұрын

    Can i live there. Awesome bros'

  • @SweatyFatGuy
    @SweatyFatGuy Жыл бұрын

    That is some great documentation for the kids of the future Ben.. the only thing keeping guys your age out of hotrods like that is because the old guys with money have driven the cost of them up. Just like the boomers did with muscle cars when I was your age, didn't stop me from getting some ratty GTOs and Trans Ams. Sure a nice one brings lots of money, but even now the really rough ones can be had for cheap. You just have to rebuild it, like they did with roadsters before and right after the war. It was the junk nobody else wanted that they built. I got my pre war hotrod too.. 1932 Pontiac two door sedan.. its VERY rough but most of the body is there. Traded a very rusty 64 Fairlane 500 and a non running 74 F150 for it. Will be dragging it into my shop later this year, but I need to get the Mustang and Cutlass done.

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @RowanCunningham-pu8jy
    @RowanCunningham-pu8jy Жыл бұрын

    Love your work Ben..how about a story on the Choppers hot rod club history..

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @toddclark332
    @toddclark332 Жыл бұрын

    The 630 I want one like that so bad

  • @williamlovely450
    @williamlovely450 Жыл бұрын

    your vidios are getting better

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @johnsarian_cu
    @johnsarian_cu Жыл бұрын

    Very cool cars. Wonder how many have been in the same hands for years and years. Or in the family. Probably quite a few.

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @jonathangehman4005
    @jonathangehman4005 Жыл бұрын

    A lot of those scenes looked like bits of technicolor film from the 50s with the saturated colors, the eyelevel camera angles and period clothes and cars. Way neat

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @terrymott8581
    @terrymott8581 Жыл бұрын

    I was like wait a minute I know that guy. I bet that was a blast! At 5:00 I don't know who bounced more the flag girl or the T bucket LOL.

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Great event!

  • @Captain_Solo
    @Captain_Solo Жыл бұрын

    You need to check out the RPM Nationals in Santa Magarita

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!

  • @Nahojishere
    @Nahojishere Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! ...man i want a nice Hot Rod :/

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @jnywd8450
    @jnywd84507 ай бұрын

    It looks like a tough job, hangin around it the hot sun, being jubject to all those loud noises.

  • @coreystubblefield6332
    @coreystubblefield6332 Жыл бұрын

    Really Great Job! How did you mic it?! Only engine & tire noises, (no music or announcer heard) so good!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    I strategically placed myself around some of the speakers haha

  • @coreystubblefield6332

    @coreystubblefield6332

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FourSpeedFilms Bravo!

  • @dlyrag755
    @dlyrag755 Жыл бұрын

    ZZ Top would love it.

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes haha

  • @Jordanrhart
    @Jordanrhart Жыл бұрын

    I thought this was the RPM nationals, not TROG. Awesome footage, the sound is fantastic

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @nickbruni8041
    @nickbruni8041 Жыл бұрын

    🏁Badazz footage

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @amilton2128
    @amilton2128 Жыл бұрын

    2 observations 1) start line official worth price of admission 2) straw hats aren’t ansi approved crash helmets

  • @johnnieoddball
    @johnnieoddball Жыл бұрын

    cool vids buddy keep em up , from johnnie oddball london england

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @johnnysmith863
    @johnnysmith863 Жыл бұрын

    I'd love to come to this, but it's a long way from Scotland. :(

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    One day!

  • @mrmoss149
    @mrmoss149 Жыл бұрын

    Lions dragstrip forever.

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌

  • @Cheaterpete
    @Cheaterpete Жыл бұрын

    Where is BAD NEWS !!! DAMN

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha!

  • @melodiesaremi9543
    @melodiesaremi9543 Жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks💕

  • @modelrestorations
    @modelrestorations5 ай бұрын

    Great video! Subd

  • @nasacx
    @nasacx9 ай бұрын

    What’s the style of those motorcycles called?

  • @isaiah9349
    @isaiah9349 Жыл бұрын

    The event was great I went my dad was racing

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @toddbob55
    @toddbob55 Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @bubbabottoni7777
    @bubbabottoni7777 Жыл бұрын

    Where is this at

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Flabob Airport

  • @pedrofernando176
    @pedrofernando176 Жыл бұрын

    ✌👍

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @frankE91210
    @frankE912107 ай бұрын

    flag man looked good until he covered his ears!!! haha

  • @rcravincase
    @rcravincase Жыл бұрын

    Its only a death trap if it holds you in. Otherwise, its a death catapult

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha!

  • @mxrider278
    @mxrider278 Жыл бұрын

    EPA will shut it down. Sad.

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington12518 ай бұрын

    Music is NOT necessary. Those engines are the music.

  • @GreenGrow-ck3pg
    @GreenGrow-ck3pg3 ай бұрын

    This place probably smells 100 times bad then austin lone star round up

  • @user-nm7ot9mj5n
    @user-nm7ot9mj5nАй бұрын

    Sans la music sa serait mieux

  • @chrispile3878
    @chrispile3878 Жыл бұрын

    NO! Hot Rods are NOT death traps. Stop lying.

  • @deadheadlights
    @deadheadlights Жыл бұрын

    Where do they find all these cringe flag people? haha

  • @Py205
    @Py205 Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff Ben!!!!

  • @FourSpeedFilms

    @FourSpeedFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

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