The Cannonball Run Countach: Supercar Legend

The story of why this winged 1979 Countach LP400S is among America’s most significant supercars and how it killed the most famous clandestine car race in auto history.

Watch clips below or the full documentary on YouTube.

Presented by Hagerty Drivers Foundation

Directed by Conor Kelley

Produced by Conor Kelley and Casey Maxon

Executive Produced by Diane Parker and Jonathan Klinger

Original music by Alex Weinstein

Released: January 12, 2022, Runtime: 1hr 18min

Introduction

Learn about the birth of a no rules, underground race across the country, the Cannonball Run, in 1971.

Ambulance

In preparation for the Cannonball Run film, Hal Needham and Brock Yates decide to do the run themselves in a hilarious disguise.

Meet the LP400 S

With the LP400 S, Lamborghini makes the fasted production car in the world.

Posters

The Lamborghini Countach becomes an 80s icon.