Opening slate reads: "Los Angeles, Calif.-Bicycle rider paced by car at 80-mile clip." View of men in movie star Tom Mix’s open Auburn speedster with a streamlined windscreen fastened to the rear, shielding bicycle racer, Frank Bartell, who pedals, hunched down behind it. Closeups of him on his bicycle, pedaling rapidly. Closeups of his pedals and sprocket and chain. Wider view of him and the protective pace car moving on the roadway. A man, standing by a striped pole, lowers a flag indicating the end of the run, as they pass his position at the side of the road. Closeup of Mr. Bartell, looking somewhat disheveled and tired, after setting a bicycle land speed record of more than 80 miles per hour.
French Link Spring Hotel waiters participate in a race in French Lick, Indiana. Waiter outside the hotel prepare for the race. Well trained waiters carry food trays on their heads during the race. They hold table over each arm. Onlookers watch the race along the road.
Buccaneer pirates run night club in Miami Beach, Florida. Club staff dressed as pirates prepare for arrival of guests. Door is opened and guests walk into the club as they smoke cigarettes and are greeted by the pirate cast. Men and women dance in the club. People dressed like pirates cheer inside the club which has a dinner theater type of atmosphere.
Automobile Classic race at the Legion Ascot Speedway, Los Angeles, California. Racers drive in their cars on the dirt track. Motorcycles riders ride along the road. People watch the race. Hillside view along the race track.
A fashion show on a beach in New York City. Teenagers models wearing different costumes. The young girls model in floral mini dresses, evening dress with a coat. One of the models dances in her mini dress. Girl takes of a jumper to show the swimsuit she is wearing.
American Lee Taylor sets water speed record in Turbo-Jet craft named 'Hustler' near Guntersville, Alabama. 'Compton California Youth Center' written on the speed boat. He rides his turbo jet craft Hustler on a lake near Guntersville. Lee Taylor sets a record of 285 miles per hour.
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