The Vannonball Run

Overlanders, buckle up

It’s all gas, no brakes from here. We’re going on a Vannonball Run.

4,866 miles

of untamed adventure across the US– from the Olympic Peninsula (most NW corner) to Key West (Southernmost tip). Leading the pack, we've got Lee Conn – co-founder of Storyteller Overland and land speed record holder for 1650CC production pushrod – tearing up the trail in a fiery red 2024 Storyteller MODE XO.

The Inaugural Vannonball Run begins November 2024 🏁
Stay tuned for route details, race rules and more.

Vannonball Run: Have Van - Will Travel

In 1981, the world was introduced to the legendary “Cannonball Run” - a 3,000 mile automobile race across the US from East Coast to West Coast. Competing teams drove with lead feet, attempted to disguise themselves in alternative racing mobiles that may not be suspected by the police (see JJ McClure and his ambulance) while trying to trip one another up with shenanigans galore.

And while we at Storyteller generally tend to follow the law – we still find ourselves inspired by the idea of a “Cannonball Run” … an adventure to feed our insatiable wanderlust.