The Colorado State Police detained a vehicle that, according to their statement, was specially prepared for illegal record-setting runs like the “Cannonball Run.” The incident occurred on a highway where the driver was traveling at twice the allowed speed.
Circumstances of the Arrest
According to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, on May 30, patrol officers noticed a black Ford speeding at approximately 130 mph (209 km/h) on Interstate I-25. This is nearly double the limit of 75 mph (121 km/h) on one of the busiest highway sections in northern Colorado. The driver did not stop immediately but exited onto secondary roads, where he continued driving at nearly twice the speed limit.
Suspects and Equipment
Law enforcement arrested driver Greg Barclay and passenger David Bundler. Barclay is known in the Cannonball community, although this case could not have been an attempt at a record since he was on the I-25 highway. Two years ago, he appeared on the YouTube channel VinWiki, where he admitted to modifying a Ford Taurus SHO specifically for such runs.
According to police, the car was fully equipped for high-speed racing. Among the equipment found:
“Everything from various radar detectors and jammers to a device designed to hide the car’s license plates and a passenger binocular system for spotting cops.”
Vehicle Details
Although authorities have not released photos or videos of the car, it was likely similar to the same Ford Taurus SHO that Barclay previously discussed. Police note that the car was not just styled like a police vehicle but fully equipped for high-speed runs. Despite all this equipment, the driver could not avoid arrest.
Note: The main image shows a concept Ford Taurus Police Interceptor from 2010, which is not related to this story.
This case serves as a reminder that even the most modern equipment does not guarantee impunity on the roads. Although the Cannonball Run community often romanticizes such runs as tests of endurance, for ordinary drivers and passengers, they pose a colossal danger. Driving at speeds over 200 km/h on busy highways is not just a rule violation but a deliberate creation of an emergency situation where human lives can be the price of a mistake. The fact that the car was equipped with radar jammers and license plate hiding devices indicates a pre-planned nature of the violation, which could increase liability for those arrested.