Things
like Transit Race DVDs are a little slow in getting to Australia, but
well worth the wait. With the lack of TV coverage on any channel these
days, including cable TV, it's difficult to get a fix from the US BMX
race scene, but Transit Race 3 hits the spot.
The races are from mid to late 2003 and from all over America, including
legendary tracks such as Rockford, South Park, Louisville and the purpose
built 2003 ABA worlds track in Reno, Nevada.
Aussie race fans will be able to pick fellow Australian, Felt's John Johnston
in A pro at the Rock, South Park and an indoor event. This footage would
have been from his trip that finished just before the UCI world championships
in Perth. Kamakazi also makes the odd appearance, look for the lump on
his back after he was hit by a car, it's in the downhill section.
The Transit interviews are well worth checking out. Colin Stiles interviews
pros in their home environments, it's alway very relaxed and casual. The
Randy Stumpfhauser interview (while he was still on Huffy) is no different.
Randy talks about racing, his trophy room, his training compound, married
life, nearly retiring after back to back knee operations and a whole lot
more. If you Aussies were wondering what he thinks of Australia check
out the fridge.
If racing and interviews aren't enough for you there's a little dirt jump
and skate park action, as well as a crash section and a behind the scenes
look at the X Games Downhill. One thing that I skip though now that I
have seen it once is the Mudstock footage from the NBL grands. With 4
days of rain leading up to the event there was plenty of mud and it was
too wet to get on the track. It's worth a look for a laugh, but not something
you could watch over and over again. Maybe it should have had it's own
special features section from the main menu.
Rating 18/20:
| Value for money: | 5/5 |
| Music: | 4/5 |
| Functionality: | 5/5 |
| Looks/Finish: | 4/5 |
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