Movie Premieres are always a dicey thing. Especially when you head out for an hour’s drive through the worst traffic possible, only to be disappointed. But, in this case, I had a chance to see a new film that really was spectacular. Jeff Jensen’s “THE FIRST, LAST RACE” was an extremely well made documentary about one man’s challenge to overcome the false thoughts of age, physical pain and a grueling challenge to prove an inner strength, inspiring all those that watched.

Jeff was on our show a few months back, talking about the making of THE FIRST, LAST RACE and we had a great time with the interview. But the sheer challenge of what he went through wasn’t clear until I saw the film last night. Jeff rode a new Ducati over 1400 miles from California to Colorado to enter The Pike’s Peak Race. The second oldest race in the country. Did the race, coming in 9th, then rode the bike all the way home. All this, with a broken leg, at 50 years old and a host of Stuntman pain related issues.(Knee surgery 17 times!) Not to mention he wrote, directed and co-edited the dang thing…

His career is extensive along with his friend’s, Paul Lane. (Pictured here with his wife, Julie) Kathie and I had a fantastic time at the screening, once again proving that true film making is about people overcoming incredible challenges.

The film will enter festivals and hopefully get distribution. Nice job, Jeff. …You inspired us all.

You knew this already, but Fireball Tim and I have been at the LA Auto Show! Lots of cool cars, and some awesome people! Still a few days left too, so if you are going be sure to go down to Kentia Hall and find Fireball. He’ll be the crazy red-head challenging show goers to beat him on the Drag Track. Be sure to check out the video of that if you missed it.

Besides Dragtracks, we also got the chance to talk to Boris from Smart Madness. They are doing some amazing things to Smart Cars. I know, I can’t believe I said that either.

Of course we talked with Alan from LAautoreferral.com. He’s doing great work over there making sure you don’t get hosed when looking for a mechanic. Definitely check it out.

We also talked to Don from PL8EFX.com who is making some very very cool license plate frames using lasers! You need to check this out to add a little more coolness to your ride!

Want more photos? Check out my Flickr for over 100 photos from this show. You should also be checking out Tim’s blog for some very cool color discussions.

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If that isn’t the coolest thing you’ve ever seen, then you need to get out more!

Want to play with is? Be sure to hit up the LA Auto Show this week. If you can beat Fireball Tim with his ultra-super-duper fast van you could win a prize!

Fireball Tim has been there all week! Be sure to keep an eye on his blog for more news and photos!

Something special for you guys today. Instead of a normal episode of The Hollywood Car Show, you get Fireball Tim and myself on the “Streets of Hollywood!” We got the chance to talk to George Barris (yes, that George Barris!) and I grabbed a few photos from his shop. Then, we went over and hung out with Ron Stansberry (Construction Services) at Warner Brothers Studios (Check us out sittin’ on the couch from “Friends!”) for a bit before heading over to Universal City Walk to check out DEATH RACE! Check out the review!

Of course, we just had to bring you along, right

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