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Originally Posted by mickster8888
Mr.Banning, thank you very much for your response as it indeed answers my questions. there's certainly noone more qualified to comment on the subject. it makes sense that a normally aspirated car would be the ticket in the twisties. i've been going back in this thread and find it very interesting. every night i read alittle more. seen king of the mountain, did they approach you personally about the goings on up there or did they base it of the magazine article? what was the make of the speedster kit? looks like it had pretty large wheels and tires under the flares. does anyone have any info on the car? i admire the dedication of all the people you hang out with who drive mulholland. i'll keep an eye on this thread for sure. mickster
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King of the Mountain's screenplay was based on the New West article by David Barry entitled "Thunder Road". David Barry also wrote the novel, King of the Mountain which follows the screenplay exactly. My best friend and also my best man at my wedding named John Hall was the technical advisor for the film and is listed in the credits as such. John was selected as the advisor due to his perfect attendance at Grandstands for over 4 years. He never missed a night, NOT ONE! Any holiday, any weather condition, John was there at night, period. He was perfect to help the film crew and director make the racing scene look as authentic as possible.
John would know more about the Speedster. It was a kit car, it had big flares, and it had oversize tires. I bet someone here knows what happened to it. I recall something about it earlier in this thread.
Thanks for your interest in Mul. We who have experienced it, somehow instinctively know that it is very special place. And you don't have to be a racer or resident to appreciate it either. It is unique.