There were some cheesy car movies released in 1976 and The Gumball Rally is certainly one of them. It was inspired by the Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash that had racers speeding from coast to coast.
Besides Gary Busey the only real star power in this movie is the 1970 Camaro Z/28. Despite the Camaro not winning the race, sorry for the spoiler but the movie is almost 50 years old, it still made quite an impression. Some Camaro owners today can probably thank that movie for making them fans.
Joe has been obsessed with cars since he got his very first Matchbox toy in the 1970s. In 2003, he found a new obsession in track days that led to obtaining his SCCA competition license in 2015. In 2019, he became a certified driving instructor for the National Auto Sport Association. His love for all things four wheels has never wavered, whether it's driving some of the best cars in the world on the racetrack, tackling 2,000-mile road trips in 2-seat sports cars or being winched off the side of a mountaintop in a Jeep. Writing for the suite of Internet Brands Auto Communities sites, including Rennlist.com, Ford Truck Enthusiasts, 6 Speed and more allows him to share that knowledge and passion with others.
