1939: Race Track Cars Go Kart Racing Behind Thin Wire Safety Fence.

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Year1939
Decade1930s
LocationAlbany, New York, United States
Duration6s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1939 New York

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Race Track Cars Go Kart Racing Behind Thin Wire Safety Fence — Clip Details

1939 vintage 8mm film footage from Albany, New York, capturing a lively go-kart racing scene at a local track. Children and teenagers race small vehicles behind a thin wire safety fence, showcasing the excitement and carefree energy of mid-1930s recreational activities. The grainy, authentic film quality highlights the era's charm, with fast motion and youthful enthusiasm on full display. This archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into early American family entertainment and youth sports culture.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 6s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 61896817

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1676 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: jane
Reel-level year note: 1939
Reel-level location note: new york,washington
Date: 1939 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Albany, New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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