Welcome to the Cannonball Run Europe
Whether you have seen one of our ads, watched us on TV, heard about us from your friends, or even if you are just curious, we have everything here to get your engines running! Join us and experience the spirit of the Cannonball Run. Expect the unexpected and be prepared for the unusual as you take on an event unlike any other, driving 3000 miles across Europe over 6 days. Enjoy the stunning scenery, winding roads, wild parties, exclusive world class tracks and 5 star hotels. So fire up your Ferrari or your Ford, bring along your Maserati or your Mazda. Click here for details. Hundreds of drivers have experienced the thrills of the Cannonball Run over the past 8 years. Click here to read some of the highlights of the most recent Runs.
About the Cannonball Run Europe
The Cannonball name originates from the die-hard adventurer Erwin G. “Cannonball” Baker, the greatest cross-country record breaker of them all. Baker set 143 American distance records, including a 53½ hour coast to coast solo drive averaging over 50 mph in 1933! He died a hero in 1960.
Inspired by the great man and in defiance of the then introduced 55 mph US speed limit, rebellious journalist Brock Yates launched the “Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash”..........read more