Super Speedway is a new IMAX movie about the people and machines, and pure speed of Indycar racing. If you are a racing fan or not it is still a good movie and is at least worth the parking and ticket price.

This is not a dry documentary or a crash-thriller, but is a very nice movie that gives you a taste of the science, passion, danger, and art of auto racing. Mario and Michael Andretti star in it, and it gives a lot of subtle contrasts of father/son, past/present technology, a little rivalry.

The directing and production makes it seem beautiful, and is very well done. The content is all but shadowed by the fact it is displayed on a six-story high screen with digital surround sound. Some scenes are so fast you will loose your stomach! They actually filmed this movie with a real Indycar and strapped on a huge 70mm camera and did laps at 200mph! It is an amazing feeling and nothing written can fully describe the experience. It is shown at 48fps, and has no skips or scratches like at normal theaters, and seems totally surreal.

At the premier, legend Mario Andretti was there and told about the filming and behind the scenes, as well as did autographs and answered questions. Well I'm an Auto Racing FREAK, so I did cartwheels when I got the press passes. I was the first person there, and got some of my collectors items signed. Getting to sit in the Indycar and talk to Mario was on an equivalent level to meeting GOD.

Kris Kassens with Mario Andretti	This photo proves that even a racing legend like Mario Andretti can look goofy if you put a slot car and controller in his hands!

Even though I am obviously biased to this film, it does deserve Siskle & Eberts' thumbs up. It gets the crowd feeling dizzy, and lets you leave the theater with a nice warm smile,. . . . or a damp seat.

Now showing at most IMAX theaters. Check your local listings for show times.

OWH's Rating: * * * * out of 4

For theater locations and more info, check it out on the web at: http://www.superspeedway.com

For links to IndyCar and other Auto Racing web sites, check out OWH's Yahoo Racing News Link.