As most of you know, we recently competed in the 2010 Bullrun Rally from New York to Las Vegas. We drove a brand new 2011 Shelby GT500 Convertible, and we shot way more video than we had available air time. There was so much great footage that we just couldn’t use, that we’ve decided to make just one more video, with all the best pull-overs, personalities, and driving footage from the 2010 Bullrun Rally. (more…)
Video: Best of the 2010 Bullrun Rally! – All the Good Stuff
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010The Smoking Tire Featured on G4′s Attack of the Show!
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Tonight, I appeared on G4 TV’s Attack of the Show, which, if you haven’t heard of it, is essentially a show about cool tech gadgets, video games, and the best of the web. I spoke about the Camaro SS, Ferrari 458 Italia, some of our experiences on Bullrun including the ticket tally, and spill some secrets about what’s coming up on the show. I’m even moderately funny.
Bizarre Roadside Sightings: The Worst DeLorean In History
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Now that we’re back from Bullrun and things have calmed down a bit, we’re finally going through all the photos taken on the rally. This little gem right here was spotted cruising (repeatedly) around the Ritz Carlton, where our rally cars were parked, bumping some dirty south rap. There isn’t much I can say about this photo that will be funnier than the photo itself, so lets just say this guy’s Auto Zone rewards card must be paying off huge right now. I mean, did he literally walk into Auto Zone and just buy every single piece of cheap imitation chrome he could find, and slap it all on the car at once?
Sadly, the best part of the car isn’t shown in this photo, because I fell over laughing so hard when I saw it. As he pulled away, I noticed the Altezza tail lights. ALTEZZA LIGHTS! On a fucking DeLorean? This car is a perfect example of everything that’s wrong with car culture in the US.
If you own this car, and you’re reading this, get help immediately. Because you suck at life.
Bullrun 2010: Video Recap – All 7 Videos In One Place
Monday, July 19th, 2010
In case you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past week, The Smoking Tire just finished the Bullrun Rally as Team Black Magic. The Bullrun is a cross-country checkpoint-style navigational rally with 50 other cars, some exotics, some not, and full of great personalities. We shot, edited, and uploaded a video every day from the road, documenting all our adventures and the beautiful places we’ve seen. We put nearly 6,000 miles on our 2011 Shelby GT500 Convertible, and other than a few minor tire issues, the Shelby performed admirably. Hit the jump to watch all 7 of our videos from the road in once place, and be sure to check out my photos and written blog entries at Black Magic Shine.
Bullrun 2010: The Black Magic Celebrity Photos
Monday, July 19th, 2010
Who’s that sexy man? And that clean car! I can remember 7 days ago when all the Bullrun cars were nice and clean with our fresh stickers on them. It doesn’t look that way now, but here’s the Black Magic Celebrity Photo Gallery on Facebook so we can all reminisce about what our cars should look like….
Bullrun 2010: Funniest News Articles About Bullrun
Monday, July 19th, 2010
The Bullrun Rally attracts all types of media attention, from online car shows like The Smoking Tire giving you full coverage of the event start to finish, to local newspapers and blogs. Some of them are fairly straightforward and boring, and others are absolutely comedy gold. For Instance:
2010 Bullrun Rally: Day 7 – The End
Sunday, July 18th, 2010Team Black Magic wakes up in the firey heat of Scottsdale to discover someone played a prank on their car…. We visit the Taser factory to watch Flag Girl Karen get shocked, we have a little run-in with the cops, and we have the most unique Bullrun finish of the year.
2010 Bullrun Rally: Day 6 – Telluride to Scottsdale
Sunday, July 18th, 2010The 2010 Bullrun departs the beautiful resort town of Telluride, Colorado for Scottsdale, Arizona. On the way, we stop at Monument Valley for a little of that southwest Americana….
2010 Bullrun: Day 5 – Boulder to Telluride
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Day 5 begins with some high-speed kart racing at Bandimere Speedway just outside of Boulder, CO. Then the boys hit the road, snaking through the gorgeous Colorado mountains to the high-altitude paradise that is Telluride. On the way an unexpected TV crew interrupts the Ferrari’s fun, and the last car you would expect to get pulled over, does.
2010 Bullrun Rally: Day 4 – Omaha to Boulder
Thursday, July 15th, 20102010 Bullrun: Day 4 Omaha – Boulder
It’s day 4 of the Bullrun Rally. Tom takes the wheel first, hoping to continue the good fortune and success of the previous leg. The Maserati shows off it’s Bond-like gadgets, and an old friend surprises us by joining the Bullrun mid-way. You’ll understand when you see who it is.
