Smoke, Sand & Rubber

Smoke, Sand & Rubber, made in 2010, follows Mel Anthony, an 87 year old former midget auto racer, as he joins a vintage racing club and tries to win his first race in more than 50 years. Mel's inspiring story shows that you have to move to live.
Thanks to Mel and Dennis Anthony for sharing your story and lives with us. Thanks to the Shoreline Historical Museum, Golden Wheels Auto Racing, West Coast Vintage Racers and the Heroux family for making this possible. Also made possible by 4Culture and the Senior Housing Assistance Group.
Director and Editor: Greg Brotherton
Cinematographer: Gabriel Miller
Audio: Dennis Schweitzer
Additional Camera: Ken Grohs
Car Cam Footage: Dennis Anthony
Production Assistant: Mike Whybark
Midget Auto Blues: Bonnie Guitar
Additional Music by:
William Elliot Whitmore
The Toughcats
The Kitchen Syncopators
Gary Morton
Evan Hart
Diego Garcia
Charlie Aman

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I’ve got one of Mels books that he signed for me, he mentions my Grandfather Dick Barber in it… Tobey Butler

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Thanks for the tribute video. I bought one of his books and had the honor of corresponding with Mel for several years. Great guy and family. RIP Mel.