Real Cannonball Run

Real Cannonball Run Cannonball documentary in production. Supplying top tier media worldwide with unusual stories and photography. Goodrich, Eastman Kodak Company.

Currently working on the Real Cannonball Run documentary, MotoRReporters RaceReporters was founded 1967 in Detroit, Michigan, USA, by Gero Hoschek. To name a few: Road & Track, Car and Driver (both USA), Auto Zeitung, Auto R***e, Motor Magazin, Geo, Der Spiegel, Stern, Konkret (all Germany), Automobil R***e (Switzerland), Autorevue (Austria), Autocar (UK), Modern Motor (Australia), Car Graphic (J

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Few vehicles are as closely tied to The Cannonball Run film as the outrageous 1978 Dodge Sportsman TransCon Medi-Vac amb...
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Few vehicles are as closely tied to The Cannonball Run film as the outrageous 1978 Dodge Sportsman TransCon Medi-Vac ambulance driven by J.J. McClure and Victor Prinzim. Far more than a simple movie prop, this bright orange-and-white Dodge had a remarkable life before Hollywood ever put it on screen. Its real-world history, unusual construction, and lasting connection to one of the most beloved car comedies of the 1980s make it a machine with a story every bit as entertaining as the film itself!

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This event has passed, but be on the lookout for more appearances of Ms. X-out-55 at fan conventions.
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This event has passed, but be on the lookout for more appearances of Ms. X-out-55 at fan conventions.

Bill is also infamous for running TRAVCO motorhomes coast to coast in the Real Cannonball Run three years.
07/28/2026

Bill is also infamous for running TRAVCO motorhomes coast to coast in the Real Cannonball Run three years.

Happy Birthday to NASCAR's Legendary "Hat Man," Bill Brodrick! 🏁

While he never drove a race car, few people have been part of more iconic moments in motorsports history. As the longtime Unocal 76 Racing public relations director, Bill became the unmistakable face of NASCAR Victory Lane from 1969 to 1997, appearing alongside legends like Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, David Pearson, Bobby Allison, Darrell Waltrip, Jeff Gordon, and countless others.

Standing over six feet tall with his signature long hair and beard, Bill earned the nickname "The Hat Man" by orchestrating the famous "hat dance." After every major victory, he'd seamlessly guide drivers through a series of sponsor hats, ensuring every partner got their perfect Victory Lane photo. What looked effortless on television was actually a carefully choreographed celebration that helped define NASCAR's golden era.

Beyond the hats, Bill was the true ringmaster of Victory Lane—organizing photographers, television crews, sponsors, race queens, and drivers to create the unforgettable celebrations fans still remember today. He was as much a part of Victory Lane as the checkered flag itself.

Today, we celebrate a man whose contributions to NASCAR happened behind the scenes but left a lasting impact on generations of racers and fans.

Happy Birthday, Bill "Hat Man" Brodrick! Thank you for helping create some of the most memorable Victory Lane moments in racing history. 🎂🏁

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