Long before Brock Yates, there was George Erwin "Cannon Ball" Baker, a man who set the stage for it all with his cross-country record-breaking rides in the early 1900s. In this episode, we dive into the origins of the race, connecting with historians who shed light on Baker’s incredible feats, and meet the driver who recreated his run 100 years later. We also explore how today’s Cannonball races are pushing the limits of technology, from electric and solar-powered vehicles to semi-autonomous cars, showing how the spirit of innovation that Baker embodied is alive and well in the race's evolution.
This series was created and produced by Mallory Keenoy.
Executive Producer: Tom Keenoy.
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