The most ridiculous Cannonball Run of all time!

Patrick Adair Designs made rings out of a Bugatti Wheel! - vinwiki.com/r/padbugatti
Here's the video of how they were made: • Making a Ring out of a...
John Ficarra from ‪@FicarraClassic‬ tells the story of his Audi - • Ed found me a car we t...
VINwiki on iOS - vinwiki.com/ios
VINwiki on Android - vinwiki.com/android
VINwiki Merchandise - store.vinwiki.com
Check out our 2022 Sponsors:
AutoTempest - vinwiki.com/r/autotempest21
SWAE - vinwiki.com/r/swae
The Ticket Clinic: vinwiki.com/r/tc
Patrick Adair Designs - vinwiki.com/r/pad22
Premier Financial Services - vinwiki.com/r/pfs21
Gloss-It - vinwiki.com/r/glossit21
Caffeine & Octane - vinwiki.com/r/caffeine
Modfind - vinwiki.com/r/modfind22
Support the Cannonball Memorial Run - vinwiki.com/r/cmr
Support the Brock Yates Memorial Fund - vinwiki.com/r/yates
#Musketball #CannonballRun #JohnFicarra

[@FicarraClassic]

The epic conclusion to the Audi Cannonball story! Enjoy! And, no, I'm not planning on organizing another Musketball. Allegedly.

[@988danyx]

In my head, you are legend. I mean, your knowledge,the way you deliver stories... Perfect. Greetings from Croatia!

[@pm2282]

What is this facebook group one would have to allegedly join in order to snag an invite to such a mild mannered middle aged man cruise?

[@robclapp9250]

So all my convincing of my wife to let me Musketball her TDI is in vain? Allegedly?

[@theanomalous1401]

Bravo, John! Bravo! Oh, and #ThisCanBeRed

[@dorian7661]

If you're allegedly going to organize another Musketball, I want to race a Nissan k11. Across the US. I hope to have enough money for it by then.

[@cobymeytin8542]

“Middle aged men running to middle aged cars” John Ficarra is an absolute legend

[@Suhspencce]

Hey now, I'm 32!

[@bensonsspeedshop1191]

I'll be 66 tomorrow and I can Still run to My car!

[@Molly-bd1hp]

@@Suhspencce and I’m female! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@landiahillfarm6590]

This is "alleged" event is the absolute embodiment of the 24 Hours of Lemons turned into a Cannonball Run. Awesome idea, Awesome plan. Well done! If you ever decide to "allegedly" organize another one, I'm all in!.

[@pistoncount]

Ditto

[@randytheracer3664]

When life gives you lemons you turn em into a combustible cannon ball and burn your house down

[@charliesschroedinger]

To be invited into John's bad choices is like inviting a 6 year old into a China shop... you never know what's gonna happen aside from the relative certainty of chaos and laughter. 😁❤️

[@girrrrrrr2]

I always thought a China shop was a Chinese food restaurant as a kid. And I was really confused until I learned it meant China dishware.

[@charliesschroedinger]

@@girrrrrrr2 lmao. Had twin boys... took em into a china/curio shop at 2 years old Christmas shopping. ... They were..restless... like their father lol. And as a good father, I leaned down and quetly whispered to them, "I swear to Christ if either of you two break anything I'll break yer fingers..." The smart-a$sed one quickly yelled out as loud as his little rear end could, "Daddy, please don't break our fingers!" Wanna see a grown man... a Vet... turn redder than a chapped *beep? Yeah.... They're 25 now and great young men living well.

[@rapidrowe86]

Verified... a 3-cyl Ford Focus will hit 141mph, with a puzzle on the hood. Allegedly.

[@jeffweiss70]

Yaris topped out at 117.... Allegedly

[@julianbrelsford]

I drive a Prius that has a 95hp gas engine. Definitely capable of around 100mph but the fuel economy benefits of driving a hybrid are mostly negated at such speeds

[@shadowwarsshadypeople6299]

@@julianbrelsford I drove my dad's Prius in 2010 or so, I think it was an '06 or around there, from Chicago to New Mexico, I did 90+ for most of the time, and fuel economy was pretty good

[@agentmueller]

@@shadowwarsshadypeople6299 Mom had a ‘11 Prius, drove it out to California and back in 2019, think I spent $87 total in gas. Full tank was $20 which got around 450 miles on eco mode. Can’t beat that. Edit: maybe it was $107, not sure. I know with gas prices how they are right now in Oklahoma, her new 2021 Prius is $36 to fill up at costco (which is crazy, my wife’s Corolla is $48 not even tickling E) and that gets you 450 miles at 57mpg, that’s booking it down the highway with the AC blasting on high.

[@spiralinglight]

The more you know

[@baldrehdead]

drive a fast car slow is always less interesting than driving a slow car as fast as possible

[@hydewhyte4364]

James May was dead right on that point.

[@fnorgen]

Man, the most fun I've had while driving was in an old, tired little turbo diesel van pulling a trailer. Although weak, the engine had excellent throttle response above 2k rpm. The car had a sloppy manual transmission, rear wheel drive and an unusually tight steering rack. I sat there, trying to maintain momentum through corners on these windy country roads, foot to the floor up every hill, focusing on perfect gear changes. All to just about keep up with traffic. I drive same route now with the same load in modern car with actual decent handling, great brakes, loads more power and a good auto box. It's dreadfully boring! I'd have to drive like a maniac to have any fun now.

[@stephenhenion8304]

No VW Beetles???

[@matthewcox7985]

@@stephenhenion8304 The beetles are dying off. Must be the pesticides...

[@stuartd9741]

This is so true. In a high performance car alot of the effort to drive fast is done for you. In a relatively normal car one has to ragg it to the red line to get the most out of it. And to know when to rag it when approaching hills etc.. constantly thinking while driving. Whereas say a lambo just sits there all day long @ 100mph.. Allegedly, with no effort...

[@NickBiancalana]

I love this event! Seriously, I'd be there if I were in the crowd for it. Also, as a former Volvo 240 owner (multiple times over), the best you can get in an NA 240 is about 112-113mph, downhill with a tailwind, after miles upon miles of "acceleration"

[@woodyholland9865]

Most fun I ever had, with my clothes on, in a 240 was on I10 driving from I75 to Jacksonville, about midnight chasing a BMW at over 100 and doing it for miles and miles. Miss that old box with a 4 banger.

[@garywuollet5866]

I think I remember a line from Car and Driver that went “Volvos don’t accelerate, they gather momentum.”

[@AB-these-handles-are-stupid]

@@woodyholland9865 h

[@stuartd9741]

Considering the Volvo 240 weighs a million tonnes 113 mph pretty good lol... Always remember the incredibly loud ticking seat belt warning lamp...

[@andrewallen9432]

hmm....mine would run 120+...of course that was after a new head gasket, and decking the head, and playing with timing...made for a fun time!

[@bobmcl2406]

I have to say that I was less surprised that the Citroën XM made it than I was that the Fiat 500 (modern) made it.

[@Suhspencce]

The XM was my teams car, even made it back to Ohio!

[@bobmcl2406]

@@Suhspencce hello! Thanks for responding and filling in a bit of the story. I'm a Citroën guy from eastern Canada, so I was thrilled to see the XM appear in this story. Wonderful cars, and as you certainly know, myths about old Citroën unreliability are just that: myths!

[@scorg]

@@Suhspencce First car that caught my eye! not seen an XM in decades, and im in the UK!

[@elnyoutube123]

Why?

[@Suhspencce]

@@scorg It's a odd duck, has been in the US since new. Was brought to try and get them legal for the US but then they pulled out the next year.

[@kyleranderson5557]

These events are awesome but the best part about them all is when you know everybody made it back home

[@Joshua-cv7mp]

Love every single one of John’s stories. Always a perfect addition to any day

[@mart2carl]

This has to be one of his best stories!

[@outlawed14]

Dude the Musket ball sounds so awesome I wanna do this 😂

[@Aquarium-Downunder]

I was thinking of older car with less BHP, per ww2 cars with only 75bhp. 100 year old cars like the Ford T Model could have a run with it's 20bhp

[@royliber3824]

@@Aquarium-Downunder Ford T Model would be perfect because the car literally has nothing to worry about cops. It can't even reach highway limits so its 100% safe when it comes to overspeeding.

[@BigKrisMorris]

This interests me more than the actual cannonball lol

[@overclockeverything2310]

Bucket list thing to do for sure. I don't care how old I get, I'm gonna do this run. Would love to see a sleeper cannonball run, with tight restrictions on what a sleeper is.

[@sleepymckush]

its funny that he says "for an hr the cars were driving over 100mph, allegedly" after showing the pic of the audi or jetta with 102mph on the dash. haha

[@bwofficial1776]

Those are metric MPH. Everyone knows Germany uses the metric system for their miles.

[@rjnation5042]

"This is a really bad idea, Yes you should definitely do it", where do you find a wife like this lady John, I agree completely with the biggest trophy going to the micro van, but I also saw in one of the pictures a Suzuki Capacino, those things are tiny, I've got one & I wouldn't drive it 3,000 miles across country, Rj in Oz

[@johnvernon1729]

i also have a suzuki cappuccino... absolutely amazing car, by far one of the funest cars ive ever owned..... but yes... musket balling it across the country would be ruff!.... but totally worth it.

[@crisrose9707]

yeah! I've found the cappuccino owners comment club XD Fellow cappo owner here! The best thing to do is put ear plugs in and then its not so bad!

[@benjaminlarson6948]

Hands down John is my favorite story teller. Could listen to his stories all day

[@gabiballetje]

Bold statement, there are a few good ones, and Ed Bolian sure as hell si really good too with his own personal flair and shrewd negotiations.

[@jmoney7289]

I love Saturn's... I'm so so happy he went back for ol pistachio I'm actually almost tearing up right now. Ok I did cry a little when the transcon Medivac mini won the musketball. Just amazing

[@1BigBen]

there is no way to escape from "Racing Around the Rules" "How to win" "The Unfair Advantage"

[@vincasvosylius6045]

What an amazing story! Those 19 mins felt like watching an adventure movie!

[@stuartd9741]

You know was thinking Ed could do a cannon ball movie he's done car trek. Based on these events...

[@ianjones1118]

That story touched my heart. Everything about it. The concept, the rules, the penalties, the start, the f'ing puzzles!!? Thank you for this smile today.

[@gonzoprius3589]

Wow! This made my day. Was so much fun to participate in.

[@akc7668]

I guess I'm one of those crazy Yaris owners. Was my wife's car, bought brand new in 2008. Just started modding since things are just now needing replaced at 100k.

[@boilerpride03]

The car was purchased solely for this event but kept as a loved daily after the event until it wasn't driveable. Wish another would show up at a deal!

[@2000freefuel]

DAMNIT! you created an event that would have been perfect for my 1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI! with all of it's 90PS of OEM powah!

[@luissera1296]

It would have been perfect for 1.4L Vauxhall corsa too 90 bhp at the wheels according to GM.

[@jonathanohagan1349]

Would love to see the 'Speedball', who could actually get to the end by the actual set speed limits, exactly or close to it. ofc stop for fuel etc.

[@jphilb]

You would get run over trying to drive the speed limits across the country.

[@garymartin6987]

@@jphilb Especially through the Phoenix AZ area :)

[@stuartd9741]

I would suggest this would be more difficult than doing a ball out cannonball run lol. But interesting there wouldn't be much leeway. Organisers could be really mean and set a max + 10 minutes for the whole journey that would be challenging...

[@CannonballCC]

What an amazing time had by all. Thanks for the amazing event!

[@patrickthomas8621]

A buddy of mine and I had the idea to run a cannonball wherein the vehicles are limited to one set of space saver spares for the duration but otherwise free to be as powerful, exotic, modified or expensive as anyone wants. It's an interesting gimmick and definitely does a bit to level the playing field from a power standpoint.

[@gamby16a]

I never considered myself crazy for dailying a Yaris. I guess I've been crazy for 7 years now. It's about ready to kick the bucket, but in 2015, with 102k on the odo, I could have easily taken my 08 across the country. Only issue would be the shortish range. TDI Insight is bonkers. That's some evil genius sh*t right there 😈

[@fastinradfordable]

I have an 81 rabbit pickup with a Tdi swap 65mpg 3000rpm is 90mph+ 1000+ mile range with stock tank.

[@emmber19]

We took our Yaris across the country with 180,000 on the clock, performed great, no issues across the Dakota's at 95 mph for hours upon hours

[@1marcelfilms]

How do you ruin a yaris in 100k ?

[@gamby16a]

@@1marcelfilms I think you misread my comment. It was near perfect at 102k in 2015. It's pretty beaten up after a bunch of city miles at 185k now.

[@jeffldavis1969]

I personally love these so called "Cannonball / Musketball" stories.

[@alexandercowin4921]

john is one of the best car storytellers ive ever seen, absolute legend

[@GermanEliteTuning]

It’s awesome That it was based around an old Quattro.

[@chriswatson7488]

You don't realise how bad the emission controls of the 70s were until a V8 could be raced in the Musketball and be within the 100bhp rules (Oldsmobile Cutlass 4.3 V8 diesel with 90-bhp)

[@christophertaylor9100]

And it would be like floating, with plenty of space for supplies

[@LadyAnuB]

The Musketball sounds like the perfect event for a Volkswagen van. Loads of space for supplies, you can easily sleep in it while someone else drives, it is vastly underpowered, it will shut down on you if you push it too hard but come back to life once rested, you can give it a variety of motifs, you'll barely make it to 65 mph, you can equip it for long distance travel easily.

[@1967250s]

My thoughts exactly. I jave a 1972 VW Bus, all of maybe, 65 horses. But it would be easy to put a big fuel tank, sleep in it, and have space left over! Can't imagine driving totally driving across the country in one shot, lol.

[@tihruytssgjjvsavcxtbvhj3429]

Those vans die in the desert. You get about 45 minutes of driving and then have to stop for 3 hours while it cools down in 120 degree heat!

[@johnhager2011]

Another amazing story from this guy I freaking love listening to this guy talk it's outrageous. You can sit there and talk about drying paint on a wall and make it entertaining way to go. Can't wait for more

[@colinritchie1757]

I could listen to john read the Phone Book(remember them), but him talking about something as fun as this is sublime

[@stuartd9741]

Amazing to think now . The phone book would contain phone number and address! One could just drive up to a ramdoms house by looking at the telephone directory as they were called in the UK.

[@bobmcl2406]

That was a wonderful story, well told as always by John F (allegedly!).

[@GGrimm-Deadstone66]

I really want to do a musketball run now, it sounds like a blast! Thanks for the great story!

[@jacobu4862]

Absolutely awesome story! Loved every minute of this!

[@soundz9992]

You do such a great job with these interviews!

[@jackroutledge352]

That was absolutely fantastic to watch, must have been a blast to take part in! Allegedly.

[@adamtaylor7867]

Ive been waiting for this episode, it didn't disappoint

[@mihan5660]

Lol at the yaris description. Reminds me of watching the improved production races in Adelaide where the winning cars would sometimes struggle with "the traffic" of the yaris similarly always bringing up the rear (when they had to lap it). Great times

[@charliesschroedinger]

His stories make a great Friday just that much better!!

[@AntBangBang]

Could listen to John’s stories forever. This sounded like a brilliant time for all involved.

[@verdatum]

This is the very essence of the art of storytelling. This was an absolutely sublime yarn. Thank you.

[@tempest20000]

The fact you didn’t even mention the Hawaiian Tropic Laguna S-3 makes me sad.

[@xtv007]

I just love these Cannonball Run stories! I will be running with you guys one day!

[@Ki113r210]

Big thank you to the fellas running the celebrity wagon. (7:12) I love my celebrity wagon and it would be amazing to drive it in an event like this

[@bretthatfield2516]

John Ficarra always brings the BEST stories!

[@justinbrandt419]

Great idea, and story! Well done!

[@squid_fish]

I remember live-streaming the beginning of the Musketball - great event and homage 🍻

[@barneypierce6811]

The best story yet , bar none!!!! Great job !

[@Spollekop]

What's wrong with a yaris? I have a 20 year old yaris with 230000km on it. Still runs great. I take it on vacation every year. 1500km there, 1500 km back. Loaded to the roof with camping stuff. Never skipped a beat and drives 35 mpg. I love my lil' nugget.

[@dempsej]

There’s a probability that You don’t live in IS 😉

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

where is IS?

[@dempsej]

@@feelinghealingfrequences7179 next to US, stupid smartphone dictionary ;)

[@JakeNoland]

Man, this is what dreams are made of. Gave me goosebumps when the Med Van rolled in at the end!

[@JasonSmith-ns1bi]

This might be my favorite VINwiki story to date. John is my favorite personality on this series.

[@gabrielhowardMKE]

I love these automotive stories and the format is just perfect.

[@caseysmith544]

If my dad ever did this event if it were run again, he should use his parents old 2 door 1986 Sabb 900 for the run he has, the car is different and is really durable.

[@NFS4LFE]

Excellent video always! I'd love to participate in this with my wheezy Pontiac Vibe lmao I was really hoping that Citroen would've been mentioned more. That car captured my attention the most.

[@tunnerboy2299]

Aplause to this amazing story, you sir are a legend! Hats off to Jhon

[@christophermichaels]

Great video John! Ed, Dan and I had such a great time driving the rental car in this event which you summed up perfectly. What do you do when you’ve done it all? Musketball!

[@joshuagibson2520]

I notice your gettin thick brother. Mid life is rough, huh? Being 42, I say indeed it is.

[@Theweekendtuner]

@@joshuagibson2520 I noticed nobody asked you.

[@CrazyUncleChris]

Truly a heartwarming conclusion John. Bravo! Bravo!

[@cartersmopargarage440]

I love the Hawaiian Tropic Laguna!! I've been wanting to build one for years!

[@jake6483]

I drove my Scion IQ from Wisconsin to Los Angeles, around 2200 miles almost nonstop. I only have an 8 and a 1/2 gallon fuel tank which will take me around 250 miles before I have to fill up, but when I hit Nebraska's 30 mile an hour ahead winds I only got 25 miles a gallon instead of the 45 I was getting normally. I would love to have taken my 07 yaris if the engine didn't decide to blow up

[@xellos013]

I would absolutely love a Cannonball Run like this maybe with a Trabant and just bring an additional engine just in case.

[@mystisith3984]

Looked like it was a ton of fun. I love those kinds of events.

[@stevend922]

John always tells an amazing story!!!

[@CarswithNash]

Nice! I had the pickup version of that van.

[@jordonpumpin]

So awesome!! sounds so much fun

[@nicky2shoes519]

One of my favorite channels, besides CarTrek of course! Thanks for all the awesome content gentlemen! I’d like to join a future musketBall… allegedly.

[@whiteboyrabalac]

Amazing storytelling again!

[@mathieuf.2788]

What a great story, from initial “this is a bad idea” through the spirit of the alleged event through the grand prize, just fabulous!!!

[@phookit2]

This sounds like the best race ever.

[@markymarc136]

"This is a bad idea. You should totally do it" This sums up Musketball. What a story teller! Amazing!

[@360zm4]

The "We'll get there when we get there" cannonball run!

[@codypk5111]

I’d love to hear ficarra discuss the financials behind these events, since I’m sure there’s a lot myself (and others like me) having never done one would never think about.

[@joshuagibson2520]

Just the cost of fuel would make it prohibitive for most people I'd say.

[@stuartd9741]

@@joshuagibson2520 Just done some rough calculations. From the Red Ball garage to the Portofino Hotel Los Angeles. Based on a car doing 30mpg = ~ 430$ car doing 15mpg = ~ 850$ one way. 2815 miles @ average 4.50 per gallon. Double those figures for the return trip home. Budget 2000$ for maintenance and car prep/modifications. 1000 on "driver aids"/satnavs. Hotel stays varies depending where one lives. Probably not going to have much change from 10,000$.

[@znewt99]

When john says who's crazy enough to drive a yaris, i immediately think of ali spagnola's yaris that has been painted like an egg, covered in chia, and covered in pop sockets

[@speedojamison9268]

That's (allegedly) Steve Brown in the flying pistachio, he ran the GMC Sierra solo a few times.

[@CannonballGMC]

Allegedly! 😀

[@anthonyciccariello8089]

Hell yeah that's a great message. Keep up the quality content

[@Dolby109]

Hey I made the video! @12:03 To redeem the Suzuki Van, my Cappuccino with largely the same engine was doing over 100 trying to chase down that Corolla and Citroen....allegedly anyway.

[@Appletank8]

A 50 gallon prius tearing it down the highway is a hilarious thought.

[@opsman1]

Great job of ensuring fun proceeds speed.

[@sourcecode5273]

the opening line for this video made me LOL!

[@Michael-ex9uo]

He’s thinning out! Congratulations keep it up

[@yiocho220]

We need a kai-truck/car cannonball. Could be hilarious

[@Sean-John]

Johns got so many great stories!

[@WilliamBurdine]

WHAT an AWESOME Story... Just EPIC, what a GREAT Story!!!

[@clifbradley]

Love John's stories!

[@patdire7578]

Damn, that sounds like a riot! Good job everyone!

[@jamiemelius5787]

Moonshiners use to run from 8 am to 11 am on Sunday mornings because all the nosey people were in church !

[@SWGRigorMortis]

Allegedly an epic race.

[@ferrarif1360]

Sounds like a whole lot of fun!

[@tylersmith7054]

Another awesome story from John. He is one of the car story all stars.

[@VINwiki]

What car would you pick for Musketball?

[@kylestacks3292]

3rd gen Camaro

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

1st gen mr2

[@oingoironman]

Remember it has to be less than 101 hp. So, it has to be a VW diesel of some sort.

[@robthad151]

First gen Xb!

[@ayden38383]

Miata

[@andreimadalinneagu]

Liked and relaxed when I saw John Ficarra is todays speaker 👍

[@jodywales6760]

You just gotta love this man.

[@patrickchinery4212]

This dude is such a great story teller.

[@ilikepushrodv8s210]

This sounds like a blast.

[@sebafer2719]

This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen or known about. Full stop

[@CptObvious11]

I would love to do something like this with my old explorer.

[@15DEAN1995]

this sounds like the most fun possible

[@JuanHorsepower]

To run a “Musketball” with my Citroën Xantia Wagon Turbo is now my dream. I want, scratch that, I need to do this in my life. That Citroën XM, though… 😍