The Driver

I didn't know what to think of this book before I cracked it open.  Everyone in the automotive world knows who Alex Roy is but looking at the cover made me a bit skeptical.  "My dangerous pursuit of speed and truth in the outlaw racing world."  Was Mr. Roy trying to make his intercontinental runs more substantial than just a very fast, very long distance drive?  Did he want to be known as something more than just "that guy who broke the Cannonball record?"  The answer is a bit more complex than just a yes or no.  Read on to find out.

Freak of the Week: Up To No Good

I decided to go underground for our FotW # 12. The Cannonball Run was an "organized" event in the '70s where participants gathered at a hotel in New York City to set off for a coast-to-coast race to see who could cover 2,800 or so miles in the shortest amount of time, finishing at another hotel in Los Angeles.

I would like to make it crystal clear to everyone that Flappy Paddle Heads does not condone activities the following vehicles will tempt you into committing. Please drive carefully! That said, if danger is what you seek, you might as well come prepared.