White Rabbit

Hello all! I just wanted to add my take on this interesting discussion. Indeed, for those of us who follow motorsports, we know that teams do indeed scrutinize the rule book and interpret the rules to find an advantage over their rivals. And, regarding engine type for our purposes, there is certainly some interpretation here as well; particularly with the bolded words in the above quote. Looking at rules D and F (below), the LS3 V12, according to Racecast, is based off the production V8 version, but, probably more important, is that it is available to the public for street use via the aftermarket. That is, it's not simply a fantasy engine as it does exist and would not preclude someone with the ability and finances to build and run such an engine. This could fall under rule F regarding modifications to the vehicle. In my view, the engine would be allowed within the rules primarily due to having been borne from the production LS3 V8 (the video below has a good explanation of the engine) and is offered for street use. In the end, we're all here to have fun, yet keep it fair; that's where rule F-1 comes in: that the spirit of the rules should also be observed (as is the case in motorsports as well). That is, a full bespoke race engine that was never intended for street use would not be keeping in the spirit of the race. What say our fellow competitors as well? "D. Engines should be production-based. Any type of car and/or truck engine that was/is available to the public is permissible: internal combustion, both piston and rotary; hybrid and pure electric (EV)." "F. Modifications to the vehicles are welcomed and encouraged. 1. Modifications should be realistic to keep with the spirit of the race."

Welcome to this year's Cannonball! Our updated entry list: 1. '56 Chevy (426 pack) 2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken) 3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan) 4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix) 5. '16 Mercedes AMG GT (White Rabbit) 6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx) 7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT) 8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian) 9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209) 10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am) 11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55) 12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef) 13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel) 15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc) 17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx) 18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans) 19. El Camino Camper (shoemake) 20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo) 21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6) 22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r) 23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods) 24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55) 25. Ford Ranchero (Canso65) 26. '77 Chevy Malibu (Cheyenne93) 27. '66 Volkswagen Beetle (Tim H) 28. '51 Chevy Bel Air (landman)

Glad to know that your build will be progressing! Definitely keep us updated with your progress!

Welcome to this year's Cannonball! Our updated entry list: 1. '56 Chevy (426 pack) 2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken) 3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan) 4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix) 5. '16 Mercedes AMG GT (White Rabbit) 6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx) 7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT) 8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian) 9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209) 10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am) 11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55) 12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef) 13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel) 15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc) 17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx) 18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans) 19. El Camino Camper (shoemake) 20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo) 21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6) 22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r) 23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods) 24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55) 25. Ford Ranchero (Canso65) 26. '77 Chevy Malibu (Cheyenne93) 27. '66 Volkswagen Beetle (Tim H)

Our updated entry list: 1. '56 Chevy (426 pack) 2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken) 3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan) 4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix) 5. '16 Mercedes AMG GT (White Rabbit) 6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx) 7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT) 8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian) 9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209) 10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am) 11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55) 12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef) 13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel) 15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc) 17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx) 18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans) 19. El Camino Camper (shoemake) 20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo) 21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6) 22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r) 23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods) 24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55) 25. Ford Ranchero (Canso65) 26. '77 Chevy Malibu (Cheyenne93)

Hello all! I would like to declare a change in my entry for this year's CBR. Originally, I proposed the Delorean with an H12 engine. I do still like the idea, though, I don't believe that I have enough time for such an involved build as my current project (a replica of the 1971 Ferrari Daytona Cannonball winner) is taking longer than anticipated. Therefore, I will be changing my entry to a 2016 Mercedes AMG GT. I chose this car as I had a few criteria for the build: a relatively new car, opportunity for some mild modifications and a true GT (to paraphrase Clarkson: a GT is one that can traverse long distances at a high rate of speed in complete comfort). Also, being a German car, it's made to run 150mph on the Autobahn all day; certainly beneficial for the Cannonball.

The weather is certainly not modeling-friendly in many places. I too am waiting for some clear weather to paint my current project.

Hello Cannonballers! I just wanted to check-in with everyone and hope that your builds are coming along well. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel to post.

Hello! Welcome to the '23 Cannonball! Our updated entry list: 1. '56 Chevy (426 pack) 2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken) 3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan) 4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix) 5. Delorean DMC-H12 (White Rabbit) 6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx) 7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT) 8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian) 9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209) 10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am) 11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55) 12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef) 13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel) 15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc) 17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx) 18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans) 19. El Camino Camper (shoemake) 20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo) 21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6) 22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r) 23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods) 24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55) 25. Ford Ranchero (Canso65) 26. '77 Chevy Malibu (Cheyenne93)

Hello! You can certainly enter your Malibu. Please be sure to post your entry in the Cannonball thread so that you may be officially entered. The link below will take you to the thread. 2023 Cannonball Run

Hello! Welcome to the '23 Cannonball! Our updated entry list: 1. '56 Chevy (426 pack) 2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken) 3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan) 4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix) 5. Delorean DMC-H12 (White Rabbit) 6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx) 7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT) 8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian) 9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209) 10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am) 11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55) 12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef) 13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel) 15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc) 17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx) 18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans) 19. El Camino Camper (shoemake) 20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo) 21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6) 22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r) 23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods) 24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55) 25. Ford Ranchero (Canso65)

Our updated entry list: 1. '56 Chevy (426 pack) 2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken) 3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan) 4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix) 5. Delorean DMC-H12 (White Rabbit) 6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx) 7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT) 8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian) 9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209) 10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am) 11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55) 12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef) 13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel) 15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc) 17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx) 18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans) 19. El Camino Camper (shoemake) 20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo) 21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6) 22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r) 23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods) 24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55)

Hello! No worries about making a change to your project. I will update the entry list to reflect your new build.

It's great to see so many varied builds coming along nicely!

Looks to be interesting build! As for the cutouts, I would surmise that the fronts would most likely be to alleviate the air pressure within the fender; the rear, with proper ducting, may be for rear brake cooling (the fronts seem to have their ducting in the front air dam).

Our updated entry list: 1. '56 Chevy (426 pack) 2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken) 3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan) 4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix) 5. Delorean DMC-H12 (White Rabbit) 6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx) 7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT) 8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian) 9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209) 10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am) 11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55) 12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef) 13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel) 15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc) 17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx) 18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans) 19. El Camino Camper (shoemake) 20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo) 21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6) 22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r) 23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods) 24. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 (JerseeJerry55)

Welcome to this year's Cannonball! The Run will end on December 1st, 2023 and final voting begins on December 3rd, 2023. So you still have about 9 1/2 months of build time.

I believe that 3D printing is great tool for the hobby; and it's great to see it being used to bring some of the CBR entrants' ideas to fruition!

Great job everyone! We already have 23 entrants and some great builds going! Our updated entry list: 1. '56 Chevy (426 pack) 2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken) 3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan) 4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix) 5. Delorean DMC-H12 (White Rabbit) 6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx) 7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT) 8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian) 9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209) 10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am) 11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55) 12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef) 13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel) 15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc) 17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx) 18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans) 19. El Camino Camper (shoemake) 20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo) 21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6) 22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r) 23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods)

Our updated entry list: 1. '56 Chevy (426 pack) 2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken) 3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan) 4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix) 5. Delorean DMC-H12 (White Rabbit) 6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx) 7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT) 8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian) 9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209) 10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am) 11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55) 12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef) 13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel) 15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc) 17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx) 18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans) 19. El Camino Camper (shoemake) 20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo) 21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6) 22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r)

It's great to see so much progress being made so early in the run!

It's great to see all the progress that is already being made so early in the build! And...our entry list keeps growing! We're already nearly at half the entrants (43) of last year's build; and it's still mid-January! Our updated entry list: 1. '56 Chevy (426 pack) 2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken) 3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan) 4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix) 5. Delorean DMC-H12 (White Rabbit) 6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx) 7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT) 8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian) 9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209) 10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am) 11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55) 12. Chevy Chevelle (Keef) 13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel) 15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc) 17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx) 18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans) 19. El Camino Camper (shoemake) 20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo) 21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6)

It's great to see the diverse group of vehicles that have been entered so far! Our updated entry list: 1. '56 Chevy (426 pack) 2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken) 3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan) 4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix) 5. Delorean DMC-H12 (White Rabbit) 6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx) 7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT) 8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian) 9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209) 10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am) 11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55) 12. Chevy Chevelle (Keef) 13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel) 15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc) 17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx) 18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans) 19. El Camino Camper (shoemake) 20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo)

Our list of entrants: 1. '56 Chevy (426 pack) 2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken) 3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan) 4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix) 5. Delorean DMC-H12 (White Rabbit) 6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx) 7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT) 8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian) 9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209) 10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am) 11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55) 12. Chevy Chevelle (Keef) 13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel) 15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc) 17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx) 18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans) 19. El Camino Camper (shoemake)

Our provisional list of entrants: 1. '56 Chevy (426 pack) 2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken) 3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan) 4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix) 5. Delorean DMC-H12 (White Rabbit) 6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx) 7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT) 8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian) 9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209) 10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am) 11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55) 12. Chevy Chevelle (Keef) 13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel) 15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc)