If you're a fan of classic racing movies, you may be wondering which ones are worth watching. Here's a list of a few of the best of all time, ranked by popularity. I personally enjoy Two-Lane Bob's Trucks and Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, but there are plenty more to choose from. You may also enjoy Cannonball Run and Battle of the Badlands.

Thunder Road

The action movie Thunder Road, starring Lucas Doolin, is a classic street racing film. The plot involves a successful moonshine runner who is on the run from ruthless syndicate boss Carl Kogan, a less-funny version of Boss Hogg. As he speeds through the countryside, he encounters various police and outlaws on his way to freedom. Thunder Road is definitely a must-watch.

Although the movie features a lot of car action, the story is based on a true story and captures the atmosphere of the southern bootleggers versus revenooers war. Mitchum starred in the movie, wrote the screenplay, and produced the film. In Thunder Road, Doolin pilots two 'tankers' - one a modified Ford coupe and the other a souped-up 1950 Ford two-door sedan - to make deliveries.

While the real Thunder Road street racing route was the basis for the film, the actual road is not entirely based on the same events. Thunder Road was a famous moonshine route from Kentucky to Maynardville, where it crossed the Kingston Pike. The film also incorporates a legendary car crash - a scene which has since been disputed - but it did involve a collision in Bearden. It is still unclear where the real event occurred, but there are newspaper accounts that claim that it was filmed in a location nearby.

It is a popular movie that has been a staple of blockbuster action films. Thunder Road is the most popular of these films, and has inspired numerous films. It was also the first movie in the genre to feature Tom Cruise as the ruthless narcotics agent. It was an enormous success, and the film's cast included Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, and Gary Oldman. There are still a few other blockbuster sequels in development, including Thunder, but there's no word on whether it will feature Tom Cruise or not.

Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo

In the street racing movie, Herbie goes to the city of Paris to compete in the Trans-France Race, a fictionalized version of the famous Monte Carlo Rally. During the race, Herbie's team is challenged to beat three major rivals: German driver Bruno Von Stickle, a long-time professional in the European Racing Circuit, and Frenchman Claude Gilbert, who dominates the race until the final stages.

Herbie is unable to start the race after nearly losing his car to a river. Wheely, however, tells a similar lie to Herbie so that he can start racing. But Herbie won't help him until he admits to the lie and he and Diane become friends. But while they're at the starting line, Herbie goes on a search for the Lancia.

The love bug scene is particularly memorable, with Tennessee Steinmetz and John Goodman as Herbie's girlfriend and father, respectively. In the second movie, Herbie saves the widow from developers, and in the third film, Herbie is back in the saddle. Dean Jones also returns as Jim Douglas, a former race car driver who retired twelve years ago. The race starts in Paris and ends in Monte Carlo, where Herbie and his team compete for a record.

In "Monte Carlo," Herbie's best friend, Jim Douglas, misses his wedding because he's distracted by Herbie's absence. He learns that Herbie has been replaced with a made-up copy of himself. The two end up tracing Herbie in the wrecking yard, where Jim insists that Herbie be carefully lifted out of the compactor.

Cannonball Run

The Cannonball Run is a road movie about speed. This film takes place during a cross-country car race from Connecticut to California. It stars a speed-loving racing driver in disguise as an ambulance driver, his dimwitted sidekick, and Ferrari-driving priests. There are also James Bond-type characters and Jackie Chan in the film. It is a fast-paced, action-packed film with plenty of humor.

In 1983, the U.S. Express and Cannonball drivers competed in the first Cannonball Run street race, and the result was a record that is still not beaten. The accident, however, caused the stunt car industry to implement mandatory seat belts. In the years following, Warner Bros. acquired the rights to the Cannonball Run, paving the way for a remake. Etan Cohen, the editor-at-large of The Drive, is planning a script for the new film. He is working with Alan Gasmer and Andre Morgan to produce the film. Meanwhile, Doug Liman is already in the works for the director's seat.

During the 1970s, the record was hotly contested. Brock Yates organized the Cannonball Run, which made the record legendary. The film is a fictionalized version of the Cannonball Run. While the Cannonball Run is unofficial and unsanctioned, the competition continued long after. In this street racing movie, we see post-Cannonball attempts to drive across the country. But as the racers honed their skills in this movie, they won't be able to break the record.

Battle of the Badlands

You may have heard of the new documentary film, Battle of the Badlands, which is set in the year 2021. The film was produced by Levi Comstock, and tells the story of two brothers who race off-road cars in the desert. The documentary features interviews with off-road racing legends, aerial footage, and a lot more. It is an entertaining way to learn about the lives of these two brothers from western Colorado.

This film has a very interesting theme, one that's a little bit reminiscent of the stunts you can see at Six Flags America. In fact, the movie's title is a play on the words "badlands." It's set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans have been displaced. The movie has several different themes, including post-apocalyptic and martial arts.

Herbie Goes to Bananas

In Herbie Goes to Banana's Street racing movie, Herbie is a boy with a twisted superpower. He can do almost anything he sets his mind to, from driving up walls and ceilings to bending his body. In addition to all of this, Herbie also has the ability to win races in both Paris and South America. Whether he's winning the race or merely showing off, Herbie never fails to impress.

While the Herbie franchise has been a huge hit for nearly a quarter century, Herbie Goes Bananas was considered a flop. The film received a low critical reception, with most critics commenting on how tired the series had become. Leonard Maltin rated the film at one and a half stars, while Phil Patton gave it a poor rating.

Herbie Goes to Banana's Street racing movie is not bad, but it does lack a definite impact on children. While this remake isn't as gimmicky as its predecessor, it doesn't quite hit the mark in terms of its plot or character development. It does have its share of saccharine moments, and its acting isn't particularly high-caliber. It's not a masterpiece, but it's fun and not offensive. Whether you're a child or a grown-up, Herbie is a fun and lovable character.

In the movies, Herbie has to deal with his boss, a snobbish, arrogant British named Thorndyke, who is very unapproving of Herbie. He is also infatuated with Plucky Girl Nicole Harris, who tries to stop Alonzo Hawk from harassing Grandma Steinmetz. Another female racer in Herbie Goes to Bananas is Diane Darcy, who got bumped off the track in the Trans-France Race and was relegated to a lowly fourth place.

American Graffiti

If you like to watch street racing movies, you may have seen American Graffiti. This semi-autobiographical film was one of the first of its kind and spawned a '50s nostalgia boom in the 70s. The film has an ensemble cast that includes Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Cindy Williams, and Harrison Ford. American Graffiti also features cars as secondary characters and was made 50 years ago.

The film takes place in 1962, just a few months before the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. It evokes the naive innocence of an America without the tyranny of the Vietnam War. There are some incredible performances, and the soundtrack is arguably the best of all time. The film also features more than 40 period pop songs, including hits from the Beach Boys, The Flamingos, Chuck Berry, Fat Domino, and Buddy Holly.

The film has many elements, but the most prominent are its gang life and the friendships between its main characters. American Graffiti was made four years before Star Wars and is a great example of the influence of gang life. During the era of the film, teenage boys and young adults were living in Modesto, California. The film featured a variety of vintage cars, dragsters, drive-ins, and a seemingly nonstop rock soundtrack. The film also included plenty of gang violence and characteristic hairstyles of teens, all based on the years 1964-67.