Ride with the Wind

Actually a decent Motorcycle Racing Based Film especially since it was made for TV. All the Racing Sequences were overseen by Real AMA Dirt Track Racers who were Former Grand National Champions (Jay Springsteen,Chris Carr,Gene Romero were Race Sequence Cordinators,so they made the Racing Scenes Look Legitimate. George Roeder II was actually doing the Racing as Frank Shelby. Roeder is the 2nd generation of a famous AMA Motorcycle Racing Family. His Dad George Sr was a well known professional racer going back to the 1950's. George II spent almost 25 yrs on the AMA Pro Racing Circuit carrying National Number 66 starting in 1986-2010. Certainly a more Realistic Film on Dirt Track Motorcycle Racing than the Dated "Pace that Thrills" (1952) which actually put a negative on Racers especially the part played by Actor Bill Williams (Dusty Weston) who did some Stunts in a Race that would have gotten you Banned by the AMA Today. I had forgotten about this Film until I saw Craig T Nelson playing a Character in "Sheldon" and remembered that he did an actually good acting Performance in this made for TV Film.

When I heard of this one, it looked pretty lame. I was pleasantly surprised when I finally watched it. Nelson is a pretty good actor - I no longer just think of him as Coach. He made his character serious and funny at the same time (the scene where he helps Shaver fix her car is the best). Like all made for TV movies, it could have been a lot better, but under the circumstances this is pretty good.

LOL- I maybe slightly biased, as I too was a Former Motorcycle Flattrack Racer, who had to decide when to retire. But aside from our personal similarities, I really liked Craig T. Nelson's character in this movie. This is one of the BETTER motorcycle movies. But you don't have to be an avid motorcycle/racing fan to enjoy this movie. There is good character development, and the actors really bring out their(and your)emotions during the course of this movie. That being said, women will also be surprised- and probably enjoy this movie. YES...that means some may shed a tear or two during certain scenes, and that what makes this a good movie, as we begin to care and feel for the characters. Who would have ever thought- that a movie about an aging motorcycle racer, would turn out to be so good. But it's TRUE ! And it's also a Good movie for the entire family as well. Please give this movie a shot, and watch it. You won't regret it :-)

I have seen Craig T Nelson in many films but he sure gave a wonderful performance as Frank Shelby in this picture. It held me captive the entire time. This movie was put together extremely well and the performances by all the actors was superb. The writing, the screen play, the cinematography, the editing, and the directing were magnificent. It was a well balanced story between the life of the old guy (Frank) and the life of the young boy (Danny). Very heartfelt and very exciting. I love finding real gems like this to enjoy and recommend to my friends. It's too bad that this one hasn't achieved the attention it deserves. 7.4/10.