i don't think the world was so different that a competent driver
would even attempt to perform such a stunt through paris.
the truth may be otherwise, but my admittedly limited experience
with professional drivers leads me to believe that anyone with any sense would
understand there are too many variables at play to risk your life
for this stunt.

that said, i enjoyed the film immensely.

 

Just to keep things going, Compare Paris, 30 years ago to the Baja 1000 which will be starting in about a month. Open roads, with no barriers between competitors and spectators.

Remember 30 years ago you could get on an airplane with out going through a magnetometer. 747's had a bar on the upper level. Formula 1 still ran the entire Nurnbergring. Every year a couple thousand people raced from Barstow CA to Las Vegas Nev. across the desert. Some of them across archeological wonders and destroying them in the process. NB Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. And don't forget Brock Yates' "Canonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Dash." He advertised it in and it was "sponsored" by Car and Driver.

That said glad you enjoied it; me too. Check out "From Dust to Glory."

 

thanks for the rec. i just added it to my netflix cue.

 

Thats nuts...Has anyone seen that vid of the guy in the porsche I forgot where it was but he gets pulled over and just bounces on the cop. it a great vid with some crazy camera angles.

 

I think I did see that one....... ^