And even today, the 'Can-Am thunder' still rumbles as huge crowds flock to historic race meetings wherever these incredible cars appear.
Porsche, McLaren, Lola and Shadow were the Championship-winning cars, with Chaparral, Bryant Ti22, March, BRM and Ferrari as the challengers. We focus in depth upon all of these as they rumble and roar around tracks like Laguna Seca with its legendary downhill 'corkscrew' turn. We even recall the days of the 'Interserie' - Europe's Can-Am equivalent - by filming at the Nurburgring round of the current Orwell Supersports Cup series for historic Can-Am cars.
In making this up-close examination of the mighty machines of the Can-Am, we use a great combination of modern action footage, rare archive film and almost 100 superb pictures from the best photographers of the day.
We hear reminiscences from the three Can-Am champions still with us - John Surtees, George Follmer and Jackie Oliver - as well as from Jim Hall - the designer of the incredible Chaparral 'fan car' - and its driver, Vic Elford.
In addition, Hurley Haywood tells us what it was like to wrestle with the mighty turbocharged Porsche 917/10 in the heat of Can-Am competition. He is one of the world's best-ever sports car drivers with three wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, five in the Daytona 24 Hours and two in the Sebring 12 Hours to his credit!
Finally, Peter Bryant, creator of the successful Bryant Ti22 and Shadow Mk2 cars, recalls what it was like trying to design a 220mph racer without the aid of computers or wind tunnels!
All of this is woven into reminiscences by the world's acknowledged 'number one' Can-Am guru. Author and photographer, Pete Lyons recalls the stories that led to his best-selling books on the series and delves into his photo archives to take us back to the Can-Am era. In this he is joined by another award-winning author and photographer focussing on those awesome days, Dave Friedman.
Up until now the definitive documentary on the cars of the Can-Am has never been made. This is it!
Bonus features:Peter Bryant, Can-Am Challenger - He was a self-taught designer responsible for two of the most successful Can-Am challengers. Here's the inside story by Peter Bryant.Pete Lyons Looks Back - Acknowledged as the world's leading expert on the Can-Am series, Pete Lyons recalls some personal memories from the day.

Join the greatest road racers for the ultimate experience – riding the legendary Isle of Man TT Mountain course at speeds approaching 200mph! The 2011 Isle of Man TT fueled by Monster Energy delivered some of the most amazing racing seen in the 100-year history of the 37.7-mile Mountain course, and now you can share the white-knuckle thrills in pin-sharp High Definition.
Featuring the best-ever on-bike picture and sound quality, this Blu-ray collection brings together eight of the most breathtaking on-board laps from the two-week festival. These are complete laps, letting you see what the racers see as they blast around the TT course at almost 200mph, with walls, hedges and houses within touching distance.
TT legend John McGuinness, race winners Bruce Anstey, Michael Dunlop and Cameron Donald, Sidecar aces John Holden/Andy Winkle and Klaus Klaffenbock/Dan Sayle, plus the Isle of Man’s own Conor Cummins, are our guides as we enjoy a taste of the action from the Monster Energy Supersport races 1 and 2, Sure Sidecar race 2 and the PokerStars Senior TT.
This collection is filled with action-packed on-bike highlights, all filmed in stunning HD detail, which will have you leaning into the corners and jumping back from the screen as the scenery flashes past – but keep a keen eye out for McGuinness giving a riding master class on his way to a staggering 17th TT win and Michael Dunlop showing off his unrivalled wet weather skills.

Join the greatest road racers for the ultimate experience – riding the legendary Isle of Man TT Mountain course at speeds approaching 200mph! The 2011 Isle of Man TT fuelled by Monster Energy delivered some of the most amazing racing seen in the 100-year history of the 37.7-mile Mountain course, and now you can share the white-knuckle thrills in pin-sharp High Definition.
Featuring the best-ever on-bike picture and sound quality, this Blu-ray collection brings together eight of the most breathtaking on-board laps from the two-week festival. These are complete laps, letting you see what the racers see as they blast around the TT course at almost 200mph, with walls, hedges and houses within touching distance.
TT legend John McGuinness, race winners Bruce Anstey, Michael Dunlop and Cameron Donald, Sidecar aces John Holden/Andy Winkle and Klaus Klaffenbock/Dan Sayle, plus the Isle of Man’s own Conor Cummins, are our guides as we enjoy a taste of the action from the Monster Energy Supersport races 1 and 2, Sure Sidecar race 2 and the PokerStars Senior TT.
This collection is filled with action-packed on-bike highlights, all filmed in stunning HD detail, which will have you leaning into the corners and jumping back from the screen as the scenery flashes past – but keep a keen eye out for McGuinness giving a riding master class on his way to a staggering 17th TT win and Michael Dunlop showing off his unrivalled wet weather skills.

Relive the action, drama and atmosphere of the amazing 2011 Isle of Man TT fuelled by Monster Energy. The Official Review features comprehensive coverage of every race, practice and the unique festival atmosphere which surrounds the world’s great road race. This is racing at its most extreme – speeds of more than 190mph just inches from hedges, houses and walls.
New trackside camera angles, breathtaking aerial footage and white-knuckle on-board sequences put you at the heart of the action for unrivalled race coverage, exclusive behind-the-scenes access and special features. This year revealing thermal imaging technology appears alongside the stunning ultra slow-motion camera footage. Once again, expert commentary and analysis comes courtesy of former racers Steve Parrish and James Whitham, and, new for 2011, TT-winner Steve Plater joins the team.
‘King of the Mountain’ John McGuinness reclaimed his crown with stunning rides in the Dainese Superbike and PokerStars Senior TT, although fan’s favourite Guy Martin made the Morecambe missile work for his 17th victory every mile of the way. Michael Dunlop, Bruce Anstey, Michael Rutter and the Sidecar team of Klaus Klaffenbock and Dan Sayle all made welcome returns to the top step of the TT podium, plus the 100th anniversary of racing on the legendary 37.7-mile Mountain course celebrated new victors – Lincolnshire’s Gary Johnson and TT Sidecar regulars John Holden and Andrew Winkle. Eight races, seven winners and some of the closest competition seen in a century of racing on the Moutain – and it is all here.

Compiling the review has been a painstaking task, editing 24-hours of High Definition race footage into a 4-hour highlights programme with delivers action in every second. The seamless commentary uses a skilful combination of live television and Radio Le Mans broadcasts to ensure ‘as it happens’ drama throughout.
Relive the epic LMP1 duel between the diesel-powered Audi R18TDIs and Peugeot 908s, as well as the highlights of the LMP2 and GT battles which proved just as fiercely contested.
Expert analysis guides you through all the major battles, explaining how pit stop strategy, tyre choice and rain played vital roles, plus there are the full stories of the horrifying crashes suffered by Allan McNish and Mike Rockenfeller,
Le Mans 2011 was packed with highlights, but it is the down-to-the-flag race between the Audi of Marcel Fassler, Andre Lottere and Benoit Treluyer and the Peugeot of Sebastien Bourdais, Simon Pagenaud and Pedro Lamy for which it will be remembered for generations to come – you will want to watch this gripping showdown again and again.
“Duke Video has recently released the official review of the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours race. Now available on Blu-ray as well as DVD, the new high-definition format allows viewers to experience the action and excitement of this exceptional event in a drama-filled, comprehensive 4-hour review. Spectacular HD footage from both trackside and aerial views is mixed with in-car camera-work and film from inside the pits, combined with live commentary from Radio Le Mans and TV coverage to convey all the excitement and drama of this famous race” Audi Driver
"The Duke speciality – 24 hours of live footage edited down into a four-hour highlights show that relives the LMP1 duel between Audi and Peugeot. And, of course, Allan McNish’s horrendous crash is there" Track Driver
"Relive the dramas and tensions of this summer's Le Mans 24 Hours - an epic contest that came down to a 15-second victory for Audi's new R18 over Peugeot's tweaked 908. The four hours of edited footage includes the death-defying stunts of Audi drivers Allan McNish and Mike Rockenfeller" Autosport