Cannonball thoughts

"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo) 12/04/2019 at 16:27 • Filed to: None

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I hated the story on the FP about the illegal Cannonball record.  Anyone who drives on public highways at speeds approaching 160 mph is an asshole, not a hero.  Just a thought.

For Sweden > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:31

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I mentioned in the comments that White dudes not getting pulled over wasn’t newsworthy, and Ben Preston was offended.

Cash Rewards > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:32

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Top speed approaching 200, actually.

Complete asshole

Chuckles > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:35

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There is nothing admirable about putting hundreds of unknowing drivers at risk in the name of a record. If it was a closed course, sure. But to act that way on public roads is just asking for disaster, and they are lucky that they haven't killed anybody yet.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:36

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By publishing the article they are condoning the behavior. The best thing would have been to send the article to the trash bin.

For Sweden > Chuckles 12/04/2019 at 16:36

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I don’t think cannonball runners are big on the concept of consent

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:37

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Yeah, those guys deserve a bruising.

412GTI > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:38

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It’s cool for all of one second. I enjoyed reading Roy’s book about it, but don’t need to see anymore. 

I’d be pretty mad if they hit one of my friends or family members while soaking in their own piss for such a trivial record.

atfsgeoff > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:39

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I disagree about the assholery being necessary, because in my opinion you’re only an asshole if you do your speeding in traffic, i.e. passing other cars at greater than a 15-20mph speed differential. That being said, it’s likely they zipped past many cars at a greater differential than that. If they slowed down to a 20mph or lower differential for every pass, then kudos to them.

Cannonballs are awesome and inspiring and cool, until an innocent gets killed.

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:39

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I agree very dangerous and assholish behavior, the record has gotten so fast it is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted, but I’ll admit there is the outlaw side of me that says “nobody got hurt so it’s OK”

Truth is in the 70s things were just different and this was somewhat acceptable today it isn’t. Plus an Average of sp eed of 80 -90 MPH is a hell of a lot different than an average of over 100.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:41

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I feel like they (Jalopnik, that is) handled the reporting pretty OK. Like... not high fiving the people or anything, but detailing the amount of effort and tech that went into not getting caught. Impressive work, but also an asshole.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:42

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I admit to being torn between a slight being impressed and a Liar Liar “STOP BREAKING THE LAW, ASSHOLE”.

Ash78, voting early and often > For Sweden 12/04/2019 at 16:42

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The Root would have a field day with this if they weren’t too busy focusing on NFL end zone dances.

shop-teacher > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:42

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Agreed 100%

For Sweden > Ash78, voting early and often 12/04/2019 at 16:43

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I would love to read their story on this

Ash78, voting early and often > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:45

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Top speed of 190+, IIRC.

There have to be better ways to make this record interesting AND legal , like finding a way to never drop below a certain speed. Like 55. Or the car will explode.

facw > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:47

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Yep, this guy is a huge asshole.

I didn’t read the FP story, so I can’t comment on how they treated it. 

atfsgeoff > My X-type is too a real Jaguar 12/04/2019 at 16:47

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There were about 90 million cars registered in the US in 1970; now there’s three times that many, for almost the same number of roads. Far less traffic back then.

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > atfsgeoff 12/04/2019 at 16:52

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Oh yeah I agree completely .

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 16:55

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I couldn’t belie ve it when I saw the comments mocking those who felt it was dangerous.

I’m shocked no one has been killed attempting it yet. 

phenotyp > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 17:16

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Yeah. Glorification by publication.

Fuck all of it. 

marshknute > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 17:19

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Was it illegal and dangerous? Yes.

Do I condone this behavior?  Absolutely not.

Am I glad they did it anyway ? FUCK YES.

I find this fascinating in the same way I find serial killers fascinating, or bank heists, or innovative weapons built by prison inmates. Illegal or not, I can’t help but be amazed and impressed by the bounds of human ingenuity.

Kiltedpadre > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 18:25

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I really wish they hadn’t even talked about it. Is the strategy and planning that goes into something like that interesting? Yes it is, but these concepts could be discussed as a tabletop exercise and then tested on a closed course. There is no good reason for this to even be attempted in the real world.

There is no way to attempt this on a public road without being a reckless douche. We need to stop recognizing and glorifying the actions of reckless douches.

Part of me really wanted to get involved in the discussion on that article, but I reminded myself of just how many idiots comment on front page articles and it wasn’t worth it anymore.

Thomas Donohue > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 18:29

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Now CNN has it on their home page.....completely glorifying it, other than saying “complete disregard for speed limits”.

Fuckkinja > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 18:38

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You haven’t ever done a mini version of this on any of your awesome road trips? Younger me did this on e ways only. Now I take a flight or drive the speed limit. I have one 5 over ticket in my career. 

CB > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 18:40

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Cannonball thoughts:

I fuckin’ love cannons. The 1812 Overture is much better because of it.

wafflesnfalafel > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 19:04

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It is part of Americana... “triumph over adversity. ” Don’t be mad, and not condoning illegal activity - but folks everyday do stuff that endanger my and my family’ s lives. My grandmother was nearly killed by a drunk. My vehicles have been hit by inexperienced kids not paying attention to what they were doing and morons on cell phones. Sleepy truckers, post happy hour office workers, guys leaving cars and coffee in their mustangs, Goodyear that sold shit tires to thousands of customers, the contractor who didn’t tie down their ladder or the a$$hole who didn’t secure their wheelbarrow that nearly hit me. These guys should be prepared to accept responsibility, but no more than anybody else. You goofballs are all just jealous...

Svend > CB 12/04/2019 at 20:20

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Here’s a little known fact on cannons.

DipodomysDeserti > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 20:32

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Just read that one of these guys is named Berkley Chadwick...

Fuck this guy in particular.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Svend 12/04/2019 at 21:47

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If this is true, it's quite fascinating!

Svend > BaconSandwich is tasty. 12/04/2019 at 22:02

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If this is true , it’s quite fascinating!

Mate, there are many strange and curious things about the U.K.

Such as some railings along some London streets are in fact second world war stretchers.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > ImmoralMinority 12/04/2019 at 22:33

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the cirlejerk “well we don’t have an autobahn ” completely different situation.

in the unrestricted zones, traffic is moving 140- 160km/hr trucks doing 100, constantly looking if someone is going to pull out, while watching at your rear window.   and thats all in a place that expects someone approaching. It takes your full attention. With a full night sleep its a bit draining, I can’t imagine mixed in sleep deprevation. NY to LA is Lisbon to St Petersburg. Germans dont have to worry as you can cross the country in 7 hours.  

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Svend 12/04/2019 at 22:53

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Whats the name of the Royal navy R eserve ?

Marine Nationale

-youtuber Drachini fel

Svend > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 12/04/2019 at 23:03

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Royal Naval Reserve (RNR),

Shift24 > ImmoralMinority 12/05/2019 at 00:36

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