Pat Farley of Santa Cruz enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War to avoid being drafted. He became a decorated soldier but was given a full psychiatric pension.
Brant Page evaded the draft while living in Hawaii and hiding from the FBI.
Both men turned to surfing to cope with the consequences of their decisions.
A documentary about their stories, “Between the Lines,†will be shown at Grace Chapel Theater on Saturday as a fundraiser for the California Surf Museum… Details
Did you know that the German Politician, Adolf Hitler, also the leader of the popular Nazi Party, was once an avid fan of car racing? Now as you know he was one, you might well know his favourite racer too. Well, it was Hans Stuck. And for all those who already know this prodigy, news for you would be some thing else.
Bonhams & Butterfields, that operates as an auction house in the United Kingdom, is delighted to offer for sale by auction one of the most charismatic Grand Prix racing cars ever built, the 1939 Auto Union D-Type with rear-mounted 3.0-liter twin-stage supercharged V12 cylinder engine. Touted to be the motor sport equivalent of the “Holy Grail”, the 1939 Auto Union D-Type is the only model of the car to have stayed intact to date…Â Details
When NASCAR introduced the car of tomorrow two years ago, there were three reasons for the new model — safety, cost containment and competition.Â
Certainly, the safety element is clear: The boxy, heavier model with a centrally located seat offers a protective cocoon for the competitor.Â
And costs? Although the new car made existing inventories obsolete and millions of dollars were invested in research and development by the teams and manufacturers to get the COT up to speed, existing organizations and start-up squads that operate on limited budgets can survive on a stable of five cars or less. No, we’re not naïve enough to believe that these teams will compete against juggernauts such as … Details
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Hollywood star Russell Crowe could be set to make his directorial debut in an Australian movie about gangs, girls and surfing.
Having played everything from a gay son to a gladiator, the 45-year-old has seemingly decided on a whole new challenge – behind the camera.
His first attempt at directing is expected to be a surfing movie based on the true life and crimes of an Australian underworld figure and his clash with a notorious Sydney surfing tribe…Â Details