Pato O’Ward celebrates another Year

Although He might wish for something a bit stronger than that energy drink, ci? (The Tomaso Collection)

 

And I’m quite certain He’d like a Borg Warner trophy as one of His presents!

 

For those of you following the gossip columns, today marks Patricio O’Ward Junco’s 27th Birthday. While I’ve got zero clue how Pato’s celebrating today.

 

Arse-sumedly all of the IndyCar drivers busses, Err motor coaches are parked at Mother Speedway. So perhaps Pato will be searchin’ for a tenderloin sandwich or some fried chicken to share with Alex Palou, Ole!

 

INDY 500: Searchin’ Far and Wide

 

Meanwhile, like typical. Thinking of my Numero Uno IndyCar driver’s nationality, I wondered who was the last Mexicali IndyCar Pilote before Him to race at Mother Speedway?

 

Think it was Michel Jourdain Jr, who last raced in the 2012 Indianapolis 500. Before failing to qualify the next year, when Bump Day saw ten cars vying for the final nine grid spots.

 

Ironically, Katherine Legge sat on the Bubble, driving for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. While Jourdain’s Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLLR) “Steed” just wouldn’t Giddy-Up! As RLLR took several swings to get the Dallara-Honda entry to run fast, but no dice! Before the team finally gave up at 5:45PM with Jourdain never having made a qualifying attempt.

 

Fast forwarding to today, there’s  currently two aspiring Indy NXT drivers hoping to join Pato in IndyCar.

 

Ricardo Escotto, age 21 is in His third season. Having driven for Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR) in 2024 for five races. Then joining Andretti Cape NXT for the season’s first nine races, before leaving the team.

 

For 2026, Escotto as returned to JHR, and presumably plans on completing His first full season Indy NXT campaign.

 

Salvador de Alba Jr, age 26 is racing for HVM Motorsports in His third Indy NXT season.

 

De Alba spent His rookie season in 2024 competing for Andretti Cape NXT, finishing fifth in the championship.

 

Last year, Salvador graduated to Andretti Global, where He played “third fiddle”. Being overshadowed by Dennis Hauger and Lochie Hughes, albeit the entire grid was overshadowed by eventual champion Hauger. While Hughes finished third overall.

 

Nevertheless, de Alba scored His maiden Indy NXT win with an emphatic triumph on the Milwaukee Mile! Followed by being a disappointed runner-up at Nashville’s season finale. Once again finishing fifth overall.

 

And now, having just learned of the totally unknown rookie Alejandro Bobavilla, competing in this years Formula Regional Americas championship for powerhouse Crosslink Motorsports.

 

Whilst you can read my elongated, previous No Fenders tome about our Southern “Brothers” and Mexico’s involvement in Open Wheel Racing below.

 

On The Border - Mexicali Racing Talents

 

Happy Birthday Pato! 

Silent Force daughter Red lights

Obviously being one of the few times John’s at a loss for words…

 

Thanks to No Fenders Offical Photographer and roving reporter Carpets’, whose “Acting’ Indiana Bureau Chief tag should have come off years ago…

 

Having passed the John force Racing building in Brownsburg, Indiana recently, He wondered why its flag was at half mast?

 

Having since found out it was in honour of Adria Force Height having passed away on April 28th.

 

Think everyone knows of the Force daughters, albeit just Ashley, Courtney and Brittany. All having raced professionally, all three having won NHRA “Wally’s”, and Brittany a two-times Top Fuel champion.

 

Thus one tends to forget about Adria, John and Laurie’s oldest daughter who died at age 56. And yes, She was previously married to triple NHRA Top Fuel Funnycar champion Robert Height.

 

Was also unaware that Robert had stepped-down and retired from being President of JFR last March. While Adria had risen to CFO of John Force Racing, (JFR) having been one of its first employees.

 

The former couple had one daughter, Autumn, who raced NHRA Junior dragsters.

 

Adria K. (Force) Height 

A Weekend of What Ifs?

When Fairytale endings don’t quite happen…

 

Cannot say the Long Beach weekend of IndyCar and IMSA racing was overly exciting. In truth, both races seemed exceedingly processional. Which perhaps was a biproduct of excessive marbling offline? Or the propensity of different rubber compounds being applied over the weekend?

 

Saturday’s Wat If naturally involved thee young Wicky’, aka Robert Wickens. With that nickname being indelibly ingrained thanks to who’s going by the handle Jimmy Hinge’ these days…

 

Everyone knows Robby’s story and life changing effects from that 2018 Pocono IndyCar incident. Thus how cool was it having Wickens claim His maiden IMSA pole position after the No. 89 Vasser Sullivan Racing Lexus RC F racecar was DQ’ed (Disqualified) for exceeding minimum ride height during post tech inspection.

 

Wickens not only led the race’s first 25 laps, but pulled out a healthy lead, in part to minimize the time loss of extracting Him from the cockpit during their first pitstop some 35+ minutes later. The minimum drive-time requirement.

 

It was interesting hearing Davey Hamilton of IndyCar Radio commenting on how Wickens has to switch hands on His specially adapted steering wheel hand Controlled Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R at Long Beach’s famous Hairpin turn. Assuring everyone its not easy! Which I thought was fascinating coming from another driver who’s been through the adversity of having some 20-plus foot operations!

 

And although the crew was ecstatic over their work of dragging Robby to the pit wall. Unfortunately co-driver Mason Filippi first ran into trouble with a GTP car. And then got roughed-up by the Turner Motorsports BMW with Robbie Foley at the wheel! Ultimately finishing sixth in the GTD class.

 

Listening to IMSA Radio Saturday afternoon, I first heard John Hindhaugh mention the rumours of Acura pulling its IMSA GTP programme at season’s end, Huh? But I’m getting ahead of myself…

 

Apparently Colin Brown had a massive shunt during Friday, necessitating the No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06B being completely rebuilt. While the Seester’ No. 93 claimed pole in the hands of Nick Yelloly.

 

And although the No. 93 lost the lead once in traffic, Yellowly and Renger van der Zande were victorious for Acura at their home race. The team’s first wins since Watkins Glen six hours Enduro’ last June, by the nO. 60. While the No. 93’s last victory was last year’s street race at Detroit. And Acura’s first win at Long Beach.

 

Felix-the-Cat’ (Rosenqvist) said it best Saturday after capturing His first IndyCar pole in two years, ironically also at Long Beach. Telling boss Mike Shank to soak it in, it doesn’t get much better than Y’all know. Isn’t that a beer slogan for somebody? And not Mike Shank’s favourite Busch lite, but I digress…

 

Winning the IMSA race from pole, having Green Day on His No. 60 IndyCar and also being on pole . For which we know the only blemish to the weekend was that solitary full course caution on lap 58. When the entire field pitted, and with a slight bobble and worse pit box selection after leading 51 of 58 laps. “The Surgeon” Alex Palou and His pit crew roared out ahead of Rosenqvist, Frick! And as IndyCar Radio pit reporter Ryan Marin said. Say Good Bye! With Palou winning again, Rosenqvist second and Scott Dixon third. With Honda sweeping the podium Sunday.

 

Suppose it should have been inevitable? With it being suggested that MSR will run the Honda Charter entry in 2028, giving them three cars in IndyCar.

 

And with Honda, Err Acura winning almost everything in IMSA recently. And the massive financial loss just incurred. Acura confirmed the rumour Wednesday, April 22nd they would “pause” their factory IMSA GTP programme at season’s end.

 

Interestingly, Honda HRC U.S. boss David Salters said Acura will beef-up its presence in IndyCar, with Marcus Armstrong’s No. 66 MSR entry now sporting Acura branding. Which previously had Spectrum listed as its primary sponsor for the 110th Indianapolis 500.

 

Whilst MSR said it will seek opportunites with other OEM partners for future IMSA participation, which may occur? I’m also reminded of Chip Ganassi Racing saying something similar after losing its service provider contract with Cadillac in IMSA GTP.

 

Scuttlebutt suggests the two MSR Acura ARX-06B’s most likely will end up in the Asian Le Mans Series newly created Hypercar category as true privateer efforts. While I’d forgotten that Sports Car regulations will “reset” in 2030, which could see an Acura/Honda return to top flight prototype racing?

 

Yet obviously, its always sad to have a manufacturer leave motor racing. And so much for celebrating Acura’s 40th birthday over the Long Beach weekend… 

A Beautiful Sports moment

When the goodness of Mankind sparkles…

 

Today being May Day, which forever will conjure up images of Ayrton Senna, Roland Ratzenberger and Black Sunday…

 

F1: Remembering Roland Ratzenberger - 25 Years later

 

May Day also signifies the beginning of summer, International Worker’s Day or Labour Day, not to mention that ominous distress signal…

 

Being a day to recognize our “Tired, Poor, Huddled” Brothers and Sisters who toil relentlessly doing the jobs nobody wishes to do.

 

As I was truly moved by this demonstration of Brotherly Love! As perhaps you’ve heard of the two selfless runners in this year’s Boston Marathon?

 

Having only used the word Mankind since the story involves three male runners, with American Ajay Haridasse had fallen for the fourth time at the 26-mile mark.

 

As the 21 year old Massachusetts University student was gathering strength to crawl on hands and knees the final two-tenths mile distance. Aaron Beggs, a 40 year old Northern Ireland runner stopped on His left side and pulled Haridasse to His feet. Then when Ajay stumbled again, a second runner, Robson De Oliveira, a 36 year old Brazilian caught Him from behind! 

 

Beggs and De Oliveira then put Haridasse arms upon each of their shoulders, and the trio triumphantly ran the remaining distance and crossed the finish line together!

 

When Two is Better than One: Pair of Boston Marathon runners help struggling Runner

 

Making me wounder out loud rhetorically, why can’t our Government show the same compassion and Humanity to the rest of the world? 

Truncated 2026 Sebring 12 Hours Postscript

Everyone remembers this March’s 12 Hours of Sebring, Righto?

 

Have I mentioned lately how Mucho I’m having a hard time getting my Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) to rev-up over motor racing lately Y’all? Or seemingly stuck in second gear? Even if Y’all are quivering with Month ‘O May excitement…

 

Is there something going on in Indiana this month, eh?

 

While at least I don’t have to lament over the fact of the entire 12 Hours of Sebring being shown only behind Peacock’s Paywall, WTF! A la Formula 1 gong behind Apple TV’s curtain, err Paywall, meaning half of my motor racing series have gone “Dark!” Since I no longer have television, but I digress…

 

Tuned in via IMSA Radio somewhere during High Noon, (Pacific) with some seven hours remaining. Although I flitted about during this duration…

 

And its sad when the most poignant part of the entire 12 Hours race was the great story John Hindhaugh waxed poetically upon…

 

Yes, I understand there’s good, bad and mediocre race officials, which obviously applies to all walks of life. But I found the following yarn extraordinary.

 

Hindhaugh recounted about what I believe was the 1999 Petit Le Mans race? And one unnamed pit crew was limbering up for an impending pit stop.

 

The race official was none other than the top overseer of the entire pitlane, and spotting one crew member with His visor still up before the team’s car lumbered to a stop. Went over and slapped the members helmet and whack! The visor slid shut, the team made their pitstop and the car raced off.

 

The chief mechanic having observed what happened, came over and inquired if they were going to receive a penalty? To which the official said, I’m not here to give out penalties, I’m here to make sure you’re being safe! And I bet that won’t happen again!

 

With Hindhaugh saying that the official was Dick Martin and as I listened to this wonderful story, tears began streaming down my face. Due to Martin’s display of humanity. Which we, as a nation are sorely lacking right now. Brandishing our version of the Good, Bad and Ugly!

 

I must also say my mind began wondering about if we’ll have another Arab Oil Embargo, which I was just a Wee lad when that occurred. Due to the starvation of crude oil slipping thru the Straight of Hormuz. And how will the Iran War impact motor racing in general? Since it seems to only be worsening; as somebody pass me the raw, bloody meat…

 

Tend to recall somewhere within five hours remaining. One of the announcers mused over how Renger van der Zande said the Porsche’s were just playing with everybody! Which turned out to be prophetic.

 

Didn’t catch what happened to cause the two leading Porsche Penske Motorsport Porsche 963’s swap positions. With Felipe Nasr in the No. 7 basically pulling over on the straight to allow Keven Estre’s No. 6 by.

 

Yet I marveled over Nasr’s bravado. Telling the team over the in-car radio He’d pull over before asking if they were cleared to race each other? Saying He’d pull over but they’ll lose the race if He stays second!

 

As think it was the No. 31 Whelen Cadd-Oh-lac’ breathin’ down the Penske’s backsides? Before Nasr was given the Ok and swiftly repassed Estre to lead them  home to a 1-2 sweep. On the very same day that El Capitano’, nee roger Penske was serving as the race’s Grand Marshall.

 

Initially Ricky Taylor in the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac v-Series.R claimed the third podium spot. But was DSQ’ed (Disqualified) following a post-race tech inspection violation. Elevating the No. 31 Whelen to third.

 

The win was Porsche’s 20th overall victory at Sebring. With the two Penske Porsches running special red, white and blue Mobil 1 tribute liveries. Commemorating 30 years of Porsche and Mobil 1’s partnership, dating back to the 1996 Porsche GT1 running Mobil 1 livery at Circuit de la Sarthe.

 

Whilst its also Team Penske’s 60th anniversary of racing, and Porsche’s 75th anniversary of Motorsports. Making it ironic that Porsche won’t be competing in Hypercar this June at Le Mans…

 

In LMP2, Zakery Brown and Richard Dean’s United Autosport claimed a 1-2 finish, with Nikkel Jensen, Phil Fayer and former IndyCar, Indy Lights and current ECR IndyCar reserve driver Hunter McElrea coming out on top in the No. 2. With the Seester’ No. 22 second, and the No. 8 Tower Motorsports third.

 

Porsche claimed a “Double” 1-2 finish with the Manthey Racing No. 911 leading AO Racing’s Roxy’, the prehistoric pink Dinosaur No. 77 pair of Porsche 911 GT3 R’s across the stripe in GTD Pro. Being Manthey’s breakthrough victory at Sebring.

 

Yet it was the GTD Class that featured the most drama and eventful outcome. As AF Corse’s Antonio Fuoco suffered three Drive-thru penalties for various violations, i.e.; avoidable contact, too many crew members over the wall and a second collision on-track!

 

Yet despite Fuoco’s transgressions. Before working His way back up to second place again. Running some scant 1.1 seconds with eight minutes remaining behind Heart Of Racing’s Tom Gamble in the No. 27 Aston Martin Vantage. Gamble made a slight bobble on the final lap and Fuoco pounced, giving the No. 21 AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo the victory… 

Diving into Crime 101’s Vehicles list

Hmm, was the Toyota Prius the get-away car?

 

Following “seeing” Crime 101 on the Big-screen, naturally I was curious what type of automobile Mike Davis (Chris Hemsworth) was driving? Since all I knew was it was a green Sports Car, Arse-suming it was a “Cherry” 1968 Ford Mustang, after that Steve McQueen banter…

 

VIDEO: Crime 101 Steve McQueen Clip

 

After all, the iconic 11 minutes chase scene in Bullitt features a Narly’ 1968 Highland Green Mustang fastback with a 390cid V-8 jumping those streets of San Francisco!

 

The Ford Mustang GT in the movie Bullitt that Steve McQueen drove

 

Initially the All knowing Intrawoods’ claimed there were five “prominent” cars used. A Cadillac CT5-V, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, Dodge charger and Chevrolet Camaro.

 

Took me awhile to discern those five automobiles years, especially since the Chrysler 300 completely threw me! Since I immediately thought of  the classic 1960’s 300. Having just “seen” the 1963 Indianapolis 500 convertible Pacesetter vehicle in Arizona.

 

Thus, I was quite surprised learning that Chrysler had carried on this nameplate into the new Millenium. Learning that the first generation “letter” series Chrysler 300 debuted Wayback’ in 1955. With that 1963 convertible being a third generation model, with these letter series cars running thru 1970. And the 300 nameplate running all the way until 2023.

 

Whilst I know nothing about the Caddy’, with the Challenger and Charger having been out of production. Although think Chrysler’s trying to resurrect both of those nameplates? And the “Hero” car Ain’t no Freakin’ Sports Car Y’all!

 

·         2015 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300

·         2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

·         1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS

 

Obviously, I do not intend to go through the entire list of vehicles used in the movie, which ranges from cars, including hybrids and EV’s. to pickup trucks and SUV’s, along with a bunch ‘O sedans thrown-in. Not to mention a bus and a Hummer H3.

 

There’s only one unknown model motorcycle mentioned being a KTM. As the Scooter’ Barry Keoghan rides sounded like a “Thumper” to Mwah. Although guessing its some sort of dual purpose motorcycle? Presumably of four-stroke design.

 

Labouriously going thru the list of vehicles provided by IMCDB, the following makes were used in the film.

 

Audi, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, KTM, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, NABI, Nissan, Porsche, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.

 

Learning that the NABI was a 2008 low floor bus LSW model produced by North American Bus Industries. Available in 30, 35, 40 and 60 foot versions.

 

And while I’ve heard of the Audi A4, hadn’t heard of the A3 Sportback e-tron, a plug-in hybrid Audi debuted in 2014.

 

Several Toyota Prius models were used, along with two Tesla’s a Model 3 and Model S. Plus a Hyundai Ioniq Electric in the mix.

 

Two BMW 3 series “Sedans” are listed, along with the following Mercedes-Benz models. A 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 coupe, EQS 580, CLA

C Klasse and E-Klasse.

 

Our short-list of Muscle Cars includes the previously mentioned Dodge Challenger and Charger, plus that elusive Camaro. With a 1994 ford Mustang being listed.

 

With a lone 2023 Nissan Z Sports Car also of interest to Mwah…

 

IMCDB: Crime 101 Vehicles list

 

Yet it’s the 1968 dark green Chevrolet Camaro that’s the star of the movie, noted as being an “RS” variant.

 

According to Wikipedia, for 1968, there were 159,087 base models produced. 40,977 RS, 27,884 SS and 7,199 Z/28’s built. For a total production volume of 235,147 units.

 

As the first generation Camaro’s of 1967-69 are my favourite, with the Z/28 being the “Holy Grail” of Camaro’s! With a 1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 V-8 convertible being that year’s Indianapolis 500 Pace car, with 100 replicas also produced.

 

Being a FoMoCo’ (Ford Motor Company) devotee, naturally the Camaro is the “Enemy!” And thus, I didn’t know that these RS (Rally Sport) variants featured hidden headlight bucket that retracted behind the front grille. Along with other distinguishing features, i.e.; trim, rear tail lights, etc.

 

Reportedly four V-8 engines were available for the 1968 RS; 327 and 350 small blocks. And 396 and 427 big blocks, albeit the 427cid V-8 was an aluminum engine, so I’m wondering if it was really available for the “Mid-level” RS?

 

While a Chevrolet 307cid V-8 wasn’t available until 1969. And the 302cid V-8 was only available in the Z/28. Being produced for Homolgation to compete in the SCCA Trans Am Championship. Where Mark Donohue and Roger Penske made those Nasty Sunoco blue Zed-28’s World Beaters!

 

Suppose its worth noting you could combine the RS and SS (Super Sport) packages together to create an RS/SS model. Which the RS badging was predominant upon…

 

Yet without any definitive information easily available on this specific 1968 dark green Camaro RS, which presumably had a four-speed manual transmission? Its hard knowing the exact configuration of this “Anti-McQueen” Muscle Car… 

Crime 101: A Blind Movie-goer’s perspective

That’s a wonky shade ‘O gray Lt Bullitt! (The Tomaso Collection)

 

But inquiring minds wanna know what type of vehicle that green “Sports Car” is?

 

Have to say I’m really disappointed over the apparent lack of any automotive media coverage, i.e.; Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Hot Rod magazine, etc. Having any stories at all upon this car “Heavy” movie. Or more particularly, the movies “Star” automobile, which I was summarily faked out on!

 

But I’m getting ahead of myself there. As buckle up, hopefully this won’t be too bumpy of a ride, EH?

 

As its all Brad Pit’s fault! That I’ve started going to the movies Solo here in sleepy ‘Ol Bumfiddle’ Florence! Having wanted to “See” F1: The Movie last summer.

 

And with the wonderful assistance of their Awesome employees, I’ve become a bit of a regular movie goer, which I never thought possible! Since hopefully the story title gives away the factoid I’m Blind Y’all…

 

Crime 101 stars Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan and Halle Berry. Along with Monica Barbaro, Nick Nolte and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

 

Have to say I’d never “seen” (heard) any of the main cast, i.e.; Hemsworth, Ruffalo, Keoghan or Berry perform before. Although I tend to recall that Berry was once all the rage in a Batman film decades ago?

 

it took me awhile to get used to how old Nolte sounded, who’s voice was barely discernable to Mwah. And Jennifer Jason Leigh had a very small part, so I didn’t even recognize Her. With Monica Barbaro also being a newcomer to me. While trying to figure out who was playing Sharon the whole movie.

 

The story takes place in Los Angeles, where Mike Davis (Hemsworth) is a sophisticated jewel thief, who meticulously plans each heist. Which don’t involve any violence to the targets, leave any DNA behind and occur on Highway 101, hence the film’s title.

 

Detective Lou Lubesnick (Ruffalo) relentlessly chases Mike, despite pressure from His boss to give-up and agree the case is closed.

 

As the film opens, Mike heists three million in Diamonds, with His victim grazing Him with a bullet, blowing out the get-away vehicle’s window and Mike racing off in what my Audio Description Headset merely said was a black sedan.

 

This incident causes Mike to reassess His line of work when delivering the loot to His Fence Money. (Nolte) Money then enlists Ormon Keoghan) to perform the next heist Mike was supposed to perform. With Money wanting to know if Ormon, a hungry young, psychotic, violent “Hoodlum” is ready to step-up as Mike’s replacement…

 

Meanwhile, Mike’s rear-ended by Maya, (Barbaro) wit the two becoming romantically involved.

 

Sharon combs (Berry) is a jaded Insurance agent who specializes in wealthy high-end clientele. Yet being passed over for promotion again, becomes disillusioned with Her job.

 

Mike tracks down Sharon and approaches Her to feed Him information upon a lucrative wedding that totals some $11 million. With Sharon first telling Mike that’s not who She is.

 

Yet after Sharon’s promotion to Partner is put on hold another year, She decides to help Mike in a “Walk-away” crime. With Mike deadpanning, first you’ve got to be able to walk away…

 

Meanwhile, Mike discovers that Ormon’s tracking Him, having put a bug upon His automobile, after Mike notices Ormon’s watching Him. As Mike doggedly chases Ormon on His motorcycle, in what seemed like a good chase scene…

 

Next, Ormon violently beats up Sharon during His interrogation to learn what Mike’s up to, has a change of heart and decides to tell Lou everything. With Lou having previously begun attending Sharon’s Yoga class.

 

There’s one scene where Sharon and Mike are waiting for the restaurant’s valets to retrieve their vehicles. With Mike saying He’ll give His to Sharon if She can guess what colour and make it is? As Sharon guesses its dark green and a Chevelle. Before saying She got one half right.

 

Also in the beginning, Lou’s partner says something to the effect of you’re still driving that old piece of crap? With the vehicle never being revealed.

 

Before another chase scene which involves a “Muscle” car. Leaving me totally perplexed over what type of automobile this is? Along with what is Lou driving?

 

In the end, Lou’s figured out who Mike is, and with Sharon’s help knows what His next Heist is. As both men prepare for their parts in the planned robbery of the wealthy couple who Sharon had initially landed as customers for Her employer…

 

Thus both men set out to outwit each other. As Mike commandeers the security guard’s vehicle and masquerades as the security guard driver.

 

Meanwhile, Lou takes the place of the courier flying from Switzerland with the jewels, and meeting Mike at the airport, gets in the car’s back seat.

 

Driving thru a “sketchy” part of Los Angeles, where Homeless people live, the duo delve into their childhoods. With I believe Lou saying how He’d always wanted a Mustang growing up.

 

To which Mikes says like Steve McQueen. With Lou saying something about you’re too young to know about Steve McQueen. Before asking Him what His favourite McQueen movie was?

 

Mike replies that it would have to be Bullitt. Before Lou says His is the Thomas Crowne Affair, about a high-end jewel thief…

 

As anyone whose a Car “Nut” knows that Lt Frank Bullitt (McQueen) drove a Highland Green 1968 Ford Mustang in that iconic movie, best know for its epic chase scene.

 

Thus, fading to the proverbial black, where everybody happily drives away into the sunset. I left the theater with a smile on my face, thinking that Mike had to be driving a green Mustang…

 

VIDEO: Sheryl Crow’s “Like” Steve mcQueen

 

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