The Real Story of the Illegal Street Race across America

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  • Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
  • This story covers the 120-year story of the secret, illegal, transcontinental race across the country, the Cannonball Run. From New York to California, drivers have employed all kinds of creative tactics to maximize speed while minimizing run-ins with the police and traffic.
    Mistakes in the video:
    -The Ferrari pulled over 3 times within 5 miles was a Ferrari 308*, driven by Mark Pritch and Bill Cooper
    If you want to learn more, these are some incredible resources!
    Books (Brock Yates - Cannonball!, Alex Roy - The Driver, Ed Bolian - FOR THE RECORD)
    Docs (32 hours 7 minutes, APEX - The Secret Race Across America)
    RUclips (VinWIKI, Tedward, Arne's Antics, switchcars, and so many others!)
    Music:
    HOME- We're Finally Landing
    HOME - Abandon Plant
    HOME - Chicken Soup
    Fred Mug - Effort
    HOME - The Moment Before
    Chris Doerkson - Next In Line
    Amie Waters - Superposition
    Fred Mug - Troublesome
    Fred Mug - Social
    Fred Mug - Mints
    HOME - Puzzle
    Fred Mug - Agility
    Chris Doerkson - Night Running
    HOME - Still Life
    HOME - Head First
    Chris Doerkson - Spacebound
    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction
    01:15 The Early Days
    02:00 Erwin "Cannonball" Baker
    03:14 A New Challenger
    03:42 The Cannonball Run
    19:24 The Movie
    21:01 The US Express Races
    23:16 Alex Roy
    33:08 Richard Rawlings
    37:01 Ed Bolian
    39:42 Arne and Doug
    42:57 Captain Chaos
    44:35 Retaking the Record
    47:31 Other Records
    48:03 Legacy
    All materials in these videos are used for educational purposes and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of said material, please contact me via my email in the "about" page on my channel. Thanks!
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  • @kjyu
    @kjyu Год назад +2405

    As a Polish person, I find the "pole position" joke amazing

    • @diychad7268
      @diychad7268 Год назад +76

      Isn't "pole" short for polish anyways?? As in they were flauntingly saying that the first position was the polish position?? I know in NASCAR we have the polish victory lap as well which is a lap ran backwards on the track layout in order to be able to wave to the fans

    • @jacobusdegroot7557
      @jacobusdegroot7557 Год назад +32

      That totally went over my head till I read your comment. 😂

    • @catalintimofti1117
      @catalintimofti1117 Год назад +11

      Pooooooooole position

    • @TheMugwump1
      @TheMugwump1 Год назад +14

      I'm glad someone else saw this. I laughed pretty hard when I heard that one.

    • @deferencetodusk
      @deferencetodusk Год назад +39

      ​@@diychad7268 i could be completely wrong but at race tracks the positions of drivers are displayed on a pole near the grandstands and so if you start in 1st you start the race at the top of the pole, "pole position"

  • @RBeeMedia
    @RBeeMedia Год назад +1172

    I love how you used the same intro song as Summoning Salt uses for his speedrun videos, really fitting considering that CanonBall is literally a speedrun of America

    • @Nounooon
      @Nounooon Год назад +96

      The whole video is made like Summoning Salt, the words, illustration, music, and pace, a very nice tribute indeed!

    • @steelfox1448
      @steelfox1448 Год назад +9

      Agreed

    • @SuperRichierich77
      @SuperRichierich77 Год назад +23

      Yeah at first I'd thought it was the same creator under a different name

    • @AdamRules420
      @AdamRules420 Год назад +6

      It’s giving me goosebumps

    • @latrace1986
      @latrace1986 Год назад +5

      I was thinking the exact same thing

  • @sfoggyracer
    @sfoggyracer Год назад +867

    My run in ‘79 was what it was. I am in awe of the guys taking the bit in their mouths and perfecting the run beyond our 34:07. Thanks for compiling this video. I attended this past summer’s Cannonball get together in Long Island, as did you, I presume. We’re real proud of our little moment of civil disobedience, and especially that it was done safely with no accidents or anyone hurt. I always slowed for a pass, and only once had to shut off all the lights and pass a couple self righteous truckers on the right shoulder.

    • @matiasfpm
      @matiasfpm Год назад +8

      😮

    • @aaronlee2810
      @aaronlee2810 Год назад +10

      What car did you use?

    • @sfoggyracer
      @sfoggyracer Год назад +108

      @@aaronlee2810 79 TransAm Ala Smokey and the Bandit. W/ 4-speed, 4 disks , on warranty

    • @-Burb
      @-Burb Год назад +62

      @@sfoggyracer
      What an absolute legend, you’re awesome.

    • @sfoggyracer
      @sfoggyracer Год назад +53

      @@-Burb that’s a first time… been called one or two names before.
      Now I’m an acupuncturist and aging racer and car hobbyist

  • @Smarod
    @Smarod Год назад +504

    As a fan of Steel Ball Run I love that it was based on a real race with so much history behind it

    • @beeftenderloinn
      @beeftenderloinn Год назад +40

      I’ve been looking for a comment about steel ball run

    • @RadikAlice
      @RadikAlice Год назад +24

      I just made the connection when I started watching due to the similar concept
      So, it's actually based on this? Wouldn't surprise me, Araki is a major nerd about America

    • @floorboard.25
      @floorboard.25 Год назад +2

      From San Diego to NYC

    • @takodacorliss5838
      @takodacorliss5838 11 месяцев назад +11

      I’m surprised I saw an SBR Comment this high up lol.

    • @niufy845
      @niufy845 9 месяцев назад +3

      I was looking for a JoJo comment lol

  • @redfly49
    @redfly49 Год назад +1251

    Those were the shortest 50 minutes of my life, fantastic content dude, keep it up !

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Год назад +56

      Thanks redfly, I really appreciate it!

    • @CallsignTrike
      @CallsignTrike Год назад +12

      Omg i didnt even realize i watched a 50 minute video untill i finished it and saw your comment lol

    • @kettle_of_chris
      @kettle_of_chris Год назад +3

      Exactly! I couldn't agree more!

    • @kingofspades1785
      @kingofspades1785 Год назад +2

      I didn't realize the video was that long until I saw the comment lol

    • @soundtrancecloud5101
      @soundtrancecloud5101 Год назад +1

      This channel is pure gold

  • @georgemuller308
    @georgemuller308 Год назад +559

    My father used to do a thing he called “cannonball run”, he would drive from our town in higher B.C. All the way down to Vancouver island, it was a 12-14 hour run and they’d try to do it in 8-10 (him and my uncle) and they succeeded multiple times!

    • @tommikaelsen9149
      @tommikaelsen9149 Год назад +11

      Before the Coquihalla! I think I spelled that wrong.

    • @tyg8562
      @tyg8562 Год назад +21

      That’s not a lot of time to shave off IMO. GPS said our drive to Arizona from Iowa was 23, did it in 16 including 4 stops for gas and food 😂

    • @georgemuller308
      @georgemuller308 Год назад +2

      @@tommikaelsen9149 All good lmao I could never say it correctly so I just started calling it the “Coca-Cola” Highway

    • @georgemuller308
      @georgemuller308 Год назад +1

      @@tyg8562 Crazy what you can do when you don’t exactly follow the speed limit hey? lol

    • @tommikaelsen9149
      @tommikaelsen9149 Год назад +1

      @@georgemuller308 So he went through Hope/Princeton? Cause that can be a scary route to take.

  • @paulhammons7077
    @paulhammons7077 11 месяцев назад +172

    The fastest known speeding ticket was issued in May 2003 in Texas. The driver was operating a Koenigseggs CCR, a super sports car made in Sweden, and was allegedly going 242 mph (389 km/hr) in a 75 mph zone.Aug 22, 2009

    • @thepunpolice7932
      @thepunpolice7932 8 месяцев назад +2

      That's gold

    • @wannabecarguy
      @wannabecarguy 7 месяцев назад +3

      Should have kept going.

    • @thesplendor8654
      @thesplendor8654 7 месяцев назад

      How did they catch him???!!!!

    • @petergerdes1094
      @petergerdes1094 7 месяцев назад +31

      @@thesplendor8654He probably stopped because if you have the money for that kind of car you'd much rather just pay the damn ticket and, if necessary, send in a lawyer than get put in jail for evading arrest (it's not going to be hard for them to figure out whose super rare car it was).

    • @thesplendor8654
      @thesplendor8654 7 месяцев назад

      @@petergerdes1094 Mm I see. Thanks for explaining

  • @erwinkonopka7071
    @erwinkonopka7071 Год назад +396

    My main gripe with "Good drivers should be allowed to ignore speed limit" idea is that most of the people who wish to ignore speed limits are, in my personal experience, terrible drivers.
    Also: The pole position joke made my day.

    • @HieronymousLex
      @HieronymousLex Год назад

      People are so stupid, they actually think being a “good driver” (the fuck does that actually mean, 99% of them have never ran a track before) removes the consequences of speed. They’re so egotistical they think nothing could ever happen where they end up hurting someone else. They’re sharing the road with families, it speaks to a lack of both intelligence and empathy.
      Im not impressed at all by any cannonball runs, there’s zero skill involved, it’s just hammer it in a straight line and pray. I’m impressed by those who can drive well on racetracks.

    • @B.V.Luminous
      @B.V.Luminous 11 месяцев назад +52

      Do like Germany does and force people to LEARN HOW TO PILOT, not simple push buttons and arrive by sheer fuckin luck.

    • @DaL33T5
      @DaL33T5 9 месяцев назад +44

      ​​@@B.V.LuminousYeah, In Germany, drivers ed is way more involved than it is over here - that's why they trust their citizens to let 'er rip on the autobahn. It's like a masters degree vs a high school diploma.

    • @B.V.Luminous
      @B.V.Luminous 9 месяцев назад +9

      @@DaL33T5 Bachelor's degree versus kindergarten 'graduation'
      They can drive fast, but they aren't all racecar pilots.

    • @trexasaurus5322
      @trexasaurus5322 9 месяцев назад +18

      It’s the opposite. People who drive at or below the speed limit are the terrible drivers. They don’t know how to handle their own car or are scared of it. They think they’re perfect and have no regard for anyone else.

  • @genericexcuse4737
    @genericexcuse4737 Год назад +1377

    With all the Vinwiki attention that cannonball culture gets, I am always looking forward to learning more about it.

    • @jacobasuncion3132
      @jacobasuncion3132 Год назад +12

      Same

    • @Cien917
      @Cien917 Год назад +11

      @@jacobasuncion3132 Same as well

    • @pierrelenormand1762
      @pierrelenormand1762 Год назад +29

      Not saying this might be Ed Bolian's secret channel but we never saw these 2 two dudes together.

    • @DiodeMilliampere
      @DiodeMilliampere Год назад +34

      Vinwiki is cringe and their cop sponsored runs are cringe

    • @xerodelacroix5552
      @xerodelacroix5552 Год назад +2

      Vinwiki are hacks and liars.

  • @lordpumpkinhead265
    @lordpumpkinhead265 Год назад +750

    This is true American history. Saying "Why the hell not?" and just going for a mad dash across the country with abandon to everyone else. I doubt another event will be like this again (especially considering how shitty some drivers have gotten), but I love that it did happen.

    • @indyjacob4597
      @indyjacob4597 Год назад +66

      actually the all-time record was broken multiple times in 2020
      most notably the current confirmed record was set in a ford taurus disguised as a police cruiser, kitted out with all kinds of tech to help detect and evade law enforcement

    • @lordpumpkinhead265
      @lordpumpkinhead265 Год назад +22

      @@indyjacob4597 I was referencing how it's not likely another official Cannonball Run would take place, not about people beating records.

    • @treverdrew6993
      @treverdrew6993 Год назад +40

      ​@@lordpumpkinhead265 if people are beating the records than the heartbeat of thus has yet to die. Don't be so pessimistic, find a way to look forward to the future.

    • @sheddy22
      @sheddy22 Год назад +9

      @@lordpumpkinhead265it will never die

    • @Greg-yu4ij
      @Greg-yu4ij Год назад +14

      @@lordpumpkinhead265 America has lost freedom of speech, so regaining freedom of the road is a hard sell. Don’t give up!

  • @lesflynn4455
    @lesflynn4455 11 месяцев назад +42

    I love the rebellion of the original race. Even more, I love the gall of people willing to do such a run and document it carefully. It's a wonderful thing. Especially with all of the tech which law enforcement have at their dispense nowadays. I love that this thing still exists, and that there are people such as Alex Roy and his co driver, Ed Bolian and his mate, and Doug and Arne, the guys in the smashed E class.. I totally dig what they have achieved.

  • @NEWBkiller646
    @NEWBkiller646 Год назад +97

    In America Truckers call the cops. Everywhere else in the world Truckers flash drivers to warn them about police and speed cameras😅

    • @Texasbluestunes
      @Texasbluestunes Месяц назад +3

      It’s wasn’t that way when the Silent generation, Boomers and some of us X’ers were on the road.

    • @jamiegray8463
      @jamiegray8463 8 дней назад

      ❤❤❤❤❤ggg

    • @karendarrenmclaren
      @karendarrenmclaren 4 дня назад

      Wurd!

    • @theyeetgod8914
      @theyeetgod8914 2 дня назад

      @@Texasbluestunesthat’s literally who the truckers were 😂😂

    • @Texasbluestunes
      @Texasbluestunes 2 дня назад

      @@theyeetgod8914 No shit! you missed my point Homeslice.. meaning THEY didn’t call the cops as do the goons on the road today.. you follow? Sorry, it wasn’t clear enough for you, that you felt you had to check me on it.

  • @sonofagun1037
    @sonofagun1037 Год назад +212

    Considering all the data they have been releasing about the pandemic in the past year its dumb that people complained about people doing the run during the pandemic. Especially considering they called it "unsafe" when there had literally never been a more safe time to recklessly speed

    • @MatthewCobalt
      @MatthewCobalt 8 месяцев назад +26

      Yeah, the great irony when a dangerous action is made safer by the world halting.

    • @HopeisAnger
      @HopeisAnger 7 месяцев назад +22

      People complain about everything, making their complaints meaingless.

    • @extragoogleaccount6061
      @extragoogleaccount6061 Месяц назад +2

      How can you complain about people always complaining like that? I’ll have you know that safely behind my keyboard here, I am going to complain about you complaining about how people complain! Also, those people that actually go outside and do things, whatever they are doing, I know better than them. And yea, I could do whatever that thing is that they did, but uh…I don’t feel like it right now.

    • @dadassery8506
      @dadassery8506 Месяц назад +2

      Only thing is that it’s an advantage. Not fair to non-pandemic record holders. Best time ever to do it though for sure.

    • @johannesgutsmiedl366
      @johannesgutsmiedl366 3 дня назад

      it's always unsafe as long as the roads aren't blocked for other traffic.

  • @nothinghere7391
    @nothinghere7391 Год назад +241

    Holy shit. I was wondering about when you would upload next.
    I wasn't expecting a 50 minute documentary!
    I can't watch it now, but I had to give you a like and impressions.
    I can't wait to listen to the story!

    • @jan_mikes_hidden_stories777
      @jan_mikes_hidden_stories777 Год назад +3

      Same here, it's been a while, and I've been fond of history of Yatabe Test Track because of Hunter's Moon vids.

    • @NicomitnemC
      @NicomitnemC Год назад +1

      hey uhm i just remind you that you want to watch this video if you haven't forgotten yet!

    • @NicomitnemC
      @NicomitnemC Год назад +1

      @@jan_mikes_hidden_stories777 same for you, i just remind you that you want to watch this video if you haven't forgotten yet!

    • @jan_mikes_hidden_stories777
      @jan_mikes_hidden_stories777 Год назад +2

      @@NicomitnemC I already finished it and it was mental! My favorite is the Ed Boulian's Mercedes CL55 AMG.

  • @apancher
    @apancher 9 месяцев назад +16

    RIP Brock Yates. I met up with him every year later in life during One Lap of America when I was in my teens and 20s, and am lucky enough to have called him a friend. He was my idol when it came to automotive journalism, a field that I dreamed of getting in to. He was always kind, helpful, and absolutely fascinating to talk with.

  • @kacpertron
    @kacpertron Год назад +17

    This was honestly one of the best documentary type videos that I've ever seen. I've never been this invested in my life. I hope you can continue to find these thrilling and adrenaline filled stories so you can turn them into documentaries.

  • @cristianhernandez-leon8871
    @cristianhernandez-leon8871 Год назад +72

    The first time I found out about Cannonball Run was in the early 2010's thanks to a certain racing game, NFS Hot Pursuit. There was DLC called "Lamborghini Untamed Pack" and had a Gauntlet Time Trial named "Cannonball" Lamborghini Countach was the vehicle used

    • @Verystoic
      @Verystoic Год назад +19

      Need for speed the run is what comes to mind for me, this sounds exactly like what nfs the run is but just modern, and more badass.
      Now I kinda want to see them mess around with the idea of longass races like this again

    • @luisortega8085
      @luisortega8085 Год назад +5

      @@Verystoic a nfs the run 2 was hinted @ in the ending for the run, but sadly nothing happened so far and black box got killed by ea...

    • @karres8123
      @karres8123 2 месяца назад

      Also to add in the need for speed movie he had a scout in a plane which is definitely a reference to this 😂

  • @switchcars
    @switchcars Год назад +171

    Thank you for your commitment to accuracy- excellent job telling the entire history of transcontinental/Cannonball records. Very well done.

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Год назад +18

      Thanks for the kind words, Doug - it really means a lot coming from you! I realized I messed up your last name while writing the tags for the video, so I apologize for that! I'm really glad to hear you still enjoyed it though

    • @switchcars
      @switchcars Год назад +14

      @@HuntersMoon People get it wrong more than they get it right, no worries

  • @misterjdodd
    @misterjdodd 3 месяца назад +5

    I have watched about 5 VinWiki videos on the Cannonball this week - and this was better researched and put together than all of them combined! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @zrebbesh
    @zrebbesh Год назад +9

    I grew up a few miles from Highway 54, which was sometimes called "The Cannonball" locally because it was the route of the old Cannonball Stage Line. There was a railroad track next to it which had been the route of the Cannonball train line, but it didn't keep a nickname from that. We got drivers coming through on several of these races when I was a kid, whose arrests and/or evasions always made the news and local gossip. Truckers in particular absolutely hated these guys. I always thought the race was named after the highway. Or the cannonball railroad line, which had run next to the highway.

  • @tommissouri4871
    @tommissouri4871 Год назад +36

    Back in 1979, a friend and I got wind of the upcoming Cannonball and made plans to enter. We'd also seen a small spot in Corvette News about a guy and his 1963 Corvette claiming to be the "fastest Corvette in the world" due to a time somewhere around 41 hours. With both our racing backgrounds, we figured we could beat it and take that title, even if we didn't get close to the Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Run record.
    Our plan was to eliminate fuel stops by having "inflight refueling" by having a few pickup trucks along the way with gas tanks, booms, and hoses that could be swung over to us and the navigator crawl over the decklid to fuel the Corvette while driving down the road. Even at reduced speed during this for "safety", it was clearly faster than pulling into a gas station, stopping, refueling, and then pulling back out on the road. We figured it would save at least an hour.
    In the end, our projected budget was going to be enormous, with gas for 6000 miles roughly for the Corvette, gas for the pickup trucks to get in position, hotels for everyone, food, and other expenses. Trying to round up enough friends to be as crazy as us, after all one would have to drive a pickup while another was in the bed swinging the boom to us and operating a pump, all going down the road at 55 (or more) mph. We figured we'd need about 10 gas stops and that at least 5 needed to be inflight refueling to make it worthwhile.
    Clearly we didn't fall into the rich enough to throw money away like this would have been.
    My Dad had even suggested that due to West Coast Corvette prices at the time, when we got there, sell the car and fly home to offset some of the costs.
    And by 1979, getting out of tickets wasn't nearly as easy plus they counted for more than simple fines.
    In the end, that much money paid for almost two seasons of road racing.

  • @navneeth.r7683
    @navneeth.r7683 Год назад +177

    What an amazing video! The Cannonball is definitely one of my favorite topics to this day! Also, if you want to stick with street racing for the next video, check out the history of the Black Ghost Challenger.

  • @tryknight1426
    @tryknight1426 11 месяцев назад +6

    Instant subscription. I love when I see content of this quality only to look down and see just how small the channel is. You've got a ton of potential man.

  • @SlowlysModels
    @SlowlysModels Год назад +148

    Another killer upload man! So much work and prep! Awesome info and stories!

    • @HuntersMoon
      @HuntersMoon  Год назад +20

      Thanks again Slowly for all your support! I'm think I'm going to start working on your suggestion next! I'm not sure if it will be a short or a full video yet, but we'll give it a shot!

    • @SlowlysModels
      @SlowlysModels Год назад +3

      @@HuntersMoon It'd be perfect for a short I rekon! Can't wait to see whatever you do!!

  • @timm.e.n.
    @timm.e.n. Год назад +150

    Watched it from start to finish, sucked into the screen - what a treat!
    Your thorough and chronological narration is always very enjoyable to watch and it never gets dull
    Would love to see your take on Targa Florio or Mille Miglia, Targa Florio especially has a rich history and went absolutely bonkers in the later years

    • @dougwalker4944
      @dougwalker4944 Год назад +4

      ...the narration...know the story, enjoyed the movies...
      ..my 'cannonball' is the 'Carver Curves'.

  • @madisonpetty9321
    @madisonpetty9321 Год назад +7

    This video was amazing - I was glued to my seat the whole time. A great look at a really fascinating race, and I loved the additional movies and books you included at the end so your audience can do more research. Fantastic touch!

  • @ThEtEcHnOsAm
    @ThEtEcHnOsAm Год назад +5

    I've just sat and watched all your videos in one day, absolutely fantastic. Your channel will blow up if you keep posting content like this. Thanks for making my day a little less boring whilst I'm trying to find new work.

  • @hotrodthug
    @hotrodthug Год назад +115

    As a Cannonballer, I'm stoked to watch this when I get home.

  • @ivan9066
    @ivan9066 Год назад +57

    I remember '20. People who criticized others for going outside.....in their own cars. Karens what can you do... If you ask me, doing a run while fuel prices were low and highways were clear was the optimal way.

    • @Donax695
      @Donax695 Год назад +6

      Funny part was seeing all these pages who decided that it is not "legit attempt" change their opinion in a while and now would nobody find global pandemic as a reasonable excuse to not give it a try.

  • @fredericoribeiro7325
    @fredericoribeiro7325 Год назад +1

    This was superb! Thank you so much for producing this!

  • @aldo5658
    @aldo5658 Год назад +2

    I had this video on my "watch later" list for months and decided to finish the video at work, my God this was a beautiful video. Such beauty & elegance ! Perhaps top 3 videos I've seen on ur channel to date ❤

  • @niekbeentjes8849
    @niekbeentjes8849 Год назад +91

    I really really like how Ed single handedly brought back the true spirit of Cannonball.

  • @ThrasherDBS
    @ThrasherDBS Год назад +33

    My old man introduced me to the 1981 movie when I was 11 years old, and I loved it so much, I watched it at least once a day for a few weeks. It's wild what a legacy this has, especially as I got older and saw more of its history when I got internet access.
    Fantastic documentary!

  • @scottwhitmire6613
    @scottwhitmire6613 Год назад +2

    One or the best coverages I have seen. Good Work.
    Best to you Scott Whitmire 🏁

  • @imiphilipp
    @imiphilipp Год назад +1

    Insane Video, time flew by like nothing! Please never stop making these documentaries.

  • @kingcountrytowing
    @kingcountrytowing Год назад +14

    Hiya awesome video, I ran the C2C from 2015 to 2019 and John Ficarra ran the 2904 and the musketball, and he has some awesome stories!

    • @GetOffMyLog
      @GetOffMyLog Год назад +2

      Awesome!! Thanks for keeping the spirit alive!

  • @brendalacy4564
    @brendalacy4564 Год назад +78

    I never realized the race was actually real. I was really young when I saw the movie The Cannonball Run but it is still one of my favorites. Thank you so much for making this video and providing so much info. Thank you also to the people who helped get the max speed changed in some areas, I have to agree that if you know how to drive the faster speed limits should be an option. Maybe someday someone will figure out a system that would help get competent drivers the support needed for higher speed possibly with no limit....Anyways great documentry!!

    • @B.V.Luminous
      @B.V.Luminous 11 месяцев назад +1

      Well, it is possible because we already know that Germany has the Autobahn.

  • @wadetaylor4697
    @wadetaylor4697 6 месяцев назад +2

    Great documentary. Thorough content, story, video along with narration. GREAT JOB! Thanks..........

  • @bc-guy852
    @bc-guy852 Год назад +1

    Oh my - I think we're going to be seeing a LOT more from this creator. I just subscribed and liked but I was amazed to see you had not YET hit 1 million subscribers.
    Content like this - will soon change that!
    Well done.

  • @frivio.
    @frivio. Год назад +10

    The way you pieced this story together made 50 minutes fly by. Keep these long videos coming!!

  • @shingoose6197
    @shingoose6197 Год назад +10

    There's a great episode of TheSmokingTire Podcast (Alex Roy & David Morse (Record breakers! Autonomous cars!) - TST Podcast #498 ) with a sit down with David Morse. He was the winner of the 1982 US Express and competed in some of the following events. He pointed out that the reason he knew to bring snow chains was because he had been on that route before in the winter. I highly reccomend this episode!

  • @CS-oe8og
    @CS-oe8og Год назад +1

    GREAT VIDEO!! You did a excellent job putting it together, thank you!

  • @catethornbury2727
    @catethornbury2727 9 месяцев назад +2

    Loved this video, and loved your music choices! HOME is one of my favorite artists of all time, and it really fits the vibe of the historical footage!

  • @Skarfar90
    @Skarfar90 Год назад +53

    The Cannonball Run was the inspiration behind the Norwegian movie "Børning", which features a race across the country, from the south (around Oslo), to the very north (North Cape)

    • @StripedJacket
      @StripedJacket Год назад +5

      You realize before that movie came out Americans had already tried this on horseback: “The great American Horse race”

    • @eztvlight1202
      @eztvlight1202 Год назад +1

      Buddy. Norway means north road in norse. I am sure they would have raced boats along our coast way before horse domestiction became a thing in America.

    • @alexandrep4913
      @alexandrep4913 Год назад

      Doubt it.

  • @yur1831
    @yur1831 Год назад +27

    Beautifully executed storytelling, you're one of the few RUclipsrs who keeps me sticked to the video from start to finish. Well done, looking forward for the next one

  • @austinwilburn1772
    @austinwilburn1772 Год назад +1

    This was really well made and I enjoyed it. It’s a strange feeling because I’ve never watched a documentary before on a subject that I proactively kept up with in real life. So many “oh yeah I remember that” moments, surreal feeling.

  • @Dudeitsbrian
    @Dudeitsbrian 10 месяцев назад +2

    This was an epic video man. I love the story. This is the sort of esoteric history knowledge I love to hear

  • @evanfish4505
    @evanfish4505 Год назад +12

    loved the video!
    as an American, Cannonball has always interested me for the sheer variety of cars and strategies used to run it

  • @kenxiong6830
    @kenxiong6830 Год назад +16

    Gumball 3000 next?!! Love that you took time to make the video and thoroughly went through cannonballs history in detail. 50min did it justice! Thanks!!!

  • @nicolaspronovost2660
    @nicolaspronovost2660 9 месяцев назад +1

    This was a great video all the time and work you put into it is greatly appreciate.

  • @t2stu
    @t2stu Год назад +1

    Really enjoyed this. Very informative. Will watch it again that's for sure.

  • @TheRealEvilSink
    @TheRealEvilSink Год назад +19

    After nearly every video i watch from you it leaves me with tears in the eyes and goosebumps all over, this was no different. Please continue documenting these lesser known but absolutely enchanting stories about legendary cars and their drivers. Now i can finally share knowledge (and learn a ton!) about these things to my younger friends in a better way then obscure forum posts and word of mouth stories.
    Thank you.

  • @misslawless6021
    @misslawless6021 Год назад +15

    The pandemic ones are way more valid to me than the use of planes or nitrous oxide! The definition of using bare minimum upgrades and succeeded beyond a shadow of a doubt

  • @johnnythunders78
    @johnnythunders78 11 месяцев назад +1

    Phenomenal video mate! Never knew all the details! Keep creating man, you rule 🤘⚡

  • @williamhoward8732
    @williamhoward8732 Месяц назад

    Excellent video. Really appreciate your effort to document this amazing history. Thanks

  • @expeditionjay
    @expeditionjay Год назад +8

    Very comprehensive video. I grew up watching the old cannonball movies. I often thought what an awesome event to be a part of.

  • @sebastianarnold7670
    @sebastianarnold7670 Год назад +5

    idk why I keep on watching your videos instead of like car throttle or donut media, maybe because of the these interesting car stories, keep the good work bro

  • @bobbyshaftoe
    @bobbyshaftoe 3 месяца назад +1

    What a great DocuVlog! Thanks!

  • @notthatterrible3842
    @notthatterrible3842 5 месяцев назад

    I love this video, I've watched it about 5 times now. The stories, the characters, the cars, its all great. Keep it up!

  • @andreww8941
    @andreww8941 Год назад +8

    Absolutely love the vids you provide and the topics you select within the car community. So fantastic and always super excited to see what you provide/pick for next topic!!! Keep up the phenomenal work and it's much appreciated.

  • @TwistedZeon
    @TwistedZeon Год назад +17

    I've always loved the idea of these races and am always enamored by anything about them, finding this documentary of yours was seriously something I didn't expect but was so happy I did. There was actually a lot in here I didn't know and honestly the most interesting bit to me was the fact that Will Wright took part in it. I wanna thank you for putting the time and effort into making this, I've already sent it to someone to watch. Keep up the great work!

  • @renevanacker1799
    @renevanacker1799 Год назад

    such a great story - thank you for documenting it so well.

  • @MrManwen
    @MrManwen Год назад +7

    Every time I get notified of a new video you posted, I just can't wait to get started watching it - I was always fascinated by the Cannonball run and your depiction of its story is truel captivating !
    Well done 👏🏽

  • @404_VipersBite
    @404_VipersBite Год назад +7

    Still one of the best channels in the community. Always gotta love a good historian

  • @shredead
    @shredead Год назад

    Thank you for making this! Very fun to watch

  • @jhoward2122
    @jhoward2122 Год назад

    Great production. I was a tremendous fan of Car & Driver in my youth and have followed the developments of the Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash since its inception. Thanks for putting this together.

  • @the4152
    @the4152 Год назад +6

    I knew a lot about this run before this video but you did a great job showing the timeline and history. Learned even more. Great video!

  • @shagirani5518
    @shagirani5518 Год назад +4

    I just saw this masterpiece of a movie and now Moon's video, the timing is IMPECCABLE!

  • @vonbiz525
    @vonbiz525 Год назад +1

    Great video! i knew little bits of this but this is the whole picture. really well done with detail.

  • @lilxandy7137
    @lilxandy7137 Год назад +5

    i cant even explain how much i enjoyed this video.. thank you for all the time you spent working on this

  • @herculesc130.
    @herculesc130. Год назад +7

    this is an incredibly well done video. i had heard of the cannonball before this, but had only very basic information on how it started. the amount of research and how deep you went into this part of american car culture is astounding. thank you!

  • @MrSpeedyCrane
    @MrSpeedyCrane Год назад

    Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing

  • @LukeLjJames
    @LukeLjJames Месяц назад

    well done on all the REAL history , the pics and logos and everything you gathered up is awesome - How mad is it seeing those old cannonball baker cars from the early days , and all the details n old logos etc ..... THATS REAL HISTORY - TOP VIDEO

  • @car_ventures
    @car_ventures Год назад +16

    Great job! The part Alex wrote about him learning of his dad and the Cannonball, he created for dramatic effect. He already knew about it, there was no tearful unveiling, but he needed create some motivation at the start of his book. It was a good idea and worked well for it.

  • @excalibur2038
    @excalibur2038 Год назад +6

    wow amazing amount of effort put into this video i can see, the production quality and research is outstanding, keep it up man

  • @gusrubio489
    @gusrubio489 11 месяцев назад +2

    Brock Yates' Cannonball book is a fantastic read. Many participants contribute their stories, it's like being there.

  • @steven9163
    @steven9163 8 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic video! I was hooked the entire time! I’m going to go do a Cannonball Run now!

  • @d.e.b.b5788
    @d.e.b.b5788 Год назад +13

    I was fascinated by this race, after reading the tale of Brock Yates and Dan Gurney doing the trip in a Ferrari Daytona back around 1971. interesting story, IIRC in Car & Driver magazine. It's what made that Ferrari the ideal car to tens of millions of auto enthusiasts for the past 50 years, and it remains, for most of us, still the most desireable car of all time.

    • @jeffbelter768
      @jeffbelter768 Год назад

      Don't forget about the Cobra ! There was a movie made about that race in the 70's called the Gumball Rally.

  • @eddiethetruhead
    @eddiethetruhead Год назад +5

    Awesome breakdown of Cannonball history.👏
    I Grew up on those films and love hearing about all the real race stories.👍
    Much appreciated.

  • @adrianmonk4440
    @adrianmonk4440 Год назад

    I really, really enjoyed the video. Knew some of it; but, not all the Finish Times, Attempts, Tactics, Gear, & Recruited Spotters. GREAT JOB !!!

  • @stephen8813
    @stephen8813 5 месяцев назад

    I love your videos. Great narration and editing.

  • @shafferjoe1962
    @shafferjoe1962 Год назад +5

    Absolutely loved this video. You did an awesome job of explaining it's history and current times and people. Keep up the great work brother, God bless

  • @alexweeber2688
    @alexweeber2688 Год назад +4

    Love the videos, covering a very interesting niche of every car culture in every video. Keep it up man!

  • @jfdesignsinc.innovationsid1583

    Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @darrylcampbell4411
    @darrylcampbell4411 Год назад

    That was awsome Dude. I loved every minute of it. Cheers

  • @DankeSeb5
    @DankeSeb5 Год назад +4

    Never clicked on a video so fast. Nice vid Hunter's Moon. Was excited for your next vid.

  • @lyzek01
    @lyzek01 Год назад +20

    I always wanted to do this when I was young. Watching the movies pumped me up, but finding a team that was as crazy or crazier than me was pretty hard. Had to put the dream to rest after many many speeding tickets. Great video!!

    • @PlanetXtreme
      @PlanetXtreme Год назад +9

      It's also important that those crazy people *know* how to drive quick

  • @faurebasson3722
    @faurebasson3722 Год назад +1

    What an awesome video. Thank you for creating this.

  • @alfredocontreras2575
    @alfredocontreras2575 Год назад

    Man i watch/listen to youtube pretty much all day long. I sat down for this one. Sbould be on netflix. Amazing storytelling. Got goosebumbs several times. Thank you for making this

  • @nathanielTank1502
    @nathanielTank1502 Год назад +5

    Fantastic video keep the good content coming and I wish you all the best

  • @sambrown6426
    @sambrown6426 Год назад +4

    10:32 One of the janitors at my school had a friend back when he was young, who swapped a 350 small block Chevy and a Powerglide 2-speed auto into a Vega, but he didn't change the rear end (A little 8-bolt that's made of glass), which he blew to pieces as soon as he got on the gas. After that, he put a positrac rear end from some other Chevy in it, and had a lot of fun surprising people at stoplight races, before eventually crashing it.

  • @iamzypher3981
    @iamzypher3981 Год назад

    HUNTER!!! I’ve been watching your videos since your second video, I really love your content! The song you use for your into is starting to become popular on tiktok so it’s all over my page and it always reminds me of your videos! 😊

  • @Kyl3Splic3
    @Kyl3Splic3 Год назад

    Man... So inspired! I could have have a video double this length. Very well researched

  • @streetroyalty1
    @streetroyalty1 Год назад +3

    Great documentary! Its nice to get accurate accounts on this! Thoroughly enjoyed your vid!

  • @christycullen2355
    @christycullen2355 Год назад +3

    This was an absolutely brilliant documentary. Always loved the film when I was a child so learning about it is always a plus. Thanks for the content 👍

  • @madmikemike
    @madmikemike 8 месяцев назад +1

    This was cool. Nice details about the early vehicles and specs. Gj

  • @oldfordcarsandtrucks
    @oldfordcarsandtrucks Год назад

    Thanks, Great Job! Many of the movies, and articles, you mentioned lead my to my love of cars ( and motorcycles ) and going fast.

  • @Bonked_YT
    @Bonked_YT Год назад +3

    I was going to save this for watch later until I saw who posted it
    I love the way you narrate and how you make your videos

  • @Dieselkraftwerk
    @Dieselkraftwerk Год назад +16

    Amazing stories and i really enjoyed you retelling them !
    As a german, i do like to go fast on the Autobahn but i cant imagine doing that Kind of speeds for 24+ hours.
    Its quite exhausting to think of everyone Else on the road even if you dont need to worry about the police 😃😃

    • @foxandbarrettshow6916
      @foxandbarrettshow6916 Год назад +2

      24 + hours texas to Tennessee at roughly 100 mph to 120 in a Nissan pathfinder 2 door awake alert and ready the whole time. It was a fast exciting long booty call I had no choice

    • @Suedwestcracks
      @Suedwestcracks Год назад +1

      I am German as well and I think with a second driver I can do it. I would not go for a solo run, but I have a lot of experience driving 1 to 2 hours above 250 kph on Autobahn.

  • @doktorseha
    @doktorseha Год назад +1

    what a treat this video is! Thank you!