Graveyard Shift - Heroes

"Henry Diesel" (default) 08/08/2014 at 02:28 • Filed to: Graveyard Shift, heroes, the boss

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Who is your automative hero? For this excercise Im not including anybody that is directly engaged in racing/motorsport. Im going with the Boss because damn good driving songs.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Henry Diesel 08/08/2014 at 02:30

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I would have to go with John Fitch. Pilot, racing driver, inventor. triple crown of cool.

GhostZ > Henry Diesel 08/08/2014 at 02:35

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Corporate DRM is stupid, but here's a few videos and images to explain:

I could be wrong, but this movie was the inspiration for the Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Dash (as a form of automotive protest) that ultimately resulted in the Gumball Movie, both Cannonball Run movies, and now the modern annual Gumball 3000 race.

If we're including REAL people, it would be Paul Newman:

The reasons are obvious.

GhostZ > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 08/08/2014 at 02:41

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Fitc… You made me really confused for a second.

Henry Diesel > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 08/08/2014 at 02:53

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old school!

Henry Diesel > GhostZ 08/08/2014 at 02:53

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I have that movie on my pc but still havent watched it. Is it really that good?

GhostZ > Henry Diesel 08/08/2014 at 03:00

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< My Reaction

It is going to be boring and quiet at times, but it's an existential movie. If you liked 2001: A Space Odyssey, you'll love this film. To date, it's the only "car" film that puts why we drive on a higher pedestal than what we drive. It's one of those films that isn't very good if you "just watch it" but is amazing if you " really watch it". It's extremely subtle.

So find some time, alone, quiet, with a strong cup of tea or coffee, turn the lights down low, and just experience it, and pay close attention, and it will all make sense.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > GhostZ 08/08/2014 at 03:21

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(pays close attention, becomes intrigued)

(decides to add this movie to watch list based on GhostZ's eloquent recommendation)

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Henry Diesel 08/08/2014 at 03:22

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Maybe too obvious, but Steve McQueen?

GhostZ > NotUnlessRoundIsFunny 08/08/2014 at 03:23

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It's a film you have to think about at the end. It is not Gone in 60 seconds, Cannonball run, or fast and the furious.

Henry Diesel > GhostZ 08/08/2014 at 03:27

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I will definately make a plan to watch it this weekend then!

DasWauto > Henry Diesel 08/08/2014 at 07:45

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Gonna have to go with Gordon Murray. Engineer and designer of Formula 1 cars, the McLaren F1 and now doing his own thing at his own company.

tromoly > GhostZ 08/08/2014 at 11:37

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Nope. Brock Yates created the Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash as a tribute to Erwin George "Cannon Ball" Baker, and as a protest of the national 55 mph speed limits on the highways, and had nothing to do with Vanishing Point.

Find a copy of "Cannonball! America's Greatest Outlaw Road Race" by Brock Yates, it's a great book that goes into great detail about all the Cannonball races.