1 00:00:08,267 --> 00:00:08,857 We wanna be a leader in apocalypse technology. 2 00:00:08,934 --> 00:00:10,834 -Exactly. -It's so tough 3 00:00:10,845 --> 00:00:12,502 That it's bulletproof to a handgun. 4 00:00:12,513 --> 00:00:14,847 And why is that important to you that it be bulletproof? 5 00:00:14,923 --> 00:00:17,090 'cause it's badass and super cool. 6 00:00:17,125 --> 00:00:19,634 That's super cool but see, I like that answer. 7 00:00:19,711 --> 00:00:21,353 -It's a good answer. -Do you want your truck 8 00:00:21,430 --> 00:00:23,355 -To be bulletproof, or not? -Well, yeah, I guess 9 00:00:23,432 --> 00:00:25,849 I guess I want my truck to be bulletproof, sure. 10 00:00:25,860 --> 00:00:27,184 exactly. 11 00:00:27,194 --> 00:00:29,236 tonight, on jay leno's garage: 12 00:00:31,515 --> 00:00:34,533 When it comes to cars, there can be a lot of danger involved. 13 00:00:34,610 --> 00:00:36,860 -Have a taste. -Woo-ha! 14 00:00:36,871 --> 00:00:39,446 Is the reward really worth the risk? 15 00:00:39,481 --> 00:00:41,540 -I believe I pooped. -This episode, we'll meet people 16 00:00:41,617 --> 00:00:44,618 Who go way out of their comfort zone to break records... 17 00:00:44,653 --> 00:00:46,536 if we can go 150 miles an hour, 18 00:00:46,547 --> 00:00:48,455 That would be the world's fastest blind man. 19 00:00:48,532 --> 00:00:49,873 -...Save lives... -This is probably 20 00:00:49,884 --> 00:00:51,875 The most dangerous part of fighting a fire? 21 00:00:51,886 --> 00:00:54,878 -It's one of 'em, for sure. -...And revolutionize vehicles. 22 00:00:54,889 --> 00:00:56,546 it's gonna have rocket thrusters. 23 00:00:56,557 --> 00:00:57,964 -Rocket thrusters? -Yes. 24 00:00:58,041 --> 00:01:00,717 these heroes look danger in the face and laugh. 25 00:01:00,728 --> 00:01:02,219 That's right, yeah, yeah, that's right. 26 00:01:03,472 --> 00:01:05,305 They know without the risk, 27 00:01:05,382 --> 00:01:07,140 There can be no reward. 28 00:01:14,149 --> 00:01:15,908 hell yeah, everybody. 29 00:01:20,155 --> 00:01:22,823 I'm here at tesla headquarters in hawthorne, california. 30 00:01:22,858 --> 00:01:25,408 I'm just waiting for elon to show up. 31 00:01:25,419 --> 00:01:26,993 He's got something to surprise me. 32 00:01:27,028 --> 00:01:29,663 I don't know what it is, but this guy's always got 33 00:01:29,739 --> 00:01:31,581 Something under his sleeve. 34 00:01:42,436 --> 00:01:44,094 -Elon! -Hey. 35 00:01:47,775 --> 00:01:50,350 as ceo of tesla, elon has transformed 36 00:01:50,427 --> 00:01:52,686 The way we drive cars, bringing style, 37 00:01:52,721 --> 00:01:55,188 Power, efficiency to the once uncool 38 00:01:55,265 --> 00:01:56,690 Electric vehicle. 39 00:01:56,725 --> 00:01:58,733 12 years ago, elon actually brought me 40 00:01:58,810 --> 00:02:01,695 His very first electric roadster. 41 00:02:01,771 --> 00:02:03,280 6,831 batteries. 42 00:02:03,290 --> 00:02:04,790 -Is that what it is? -Yeah. 43 00:02:04,867 --> 00:02:06,959 This car should be a very, very low maintenance car, 44 00:02:07,035 --> 00:02:09,536 Because there are no tune-ups required, no oil changes. 45 00:02:09,571 --> 00:02:11,037 -Right. -Because the fact that 46 00:02:11,072 --> 00:02:12,956 You use regenerative braking, where you recapture 47 00:02:12,967 --> 00:02:15,250 -The energy of motion through -right, right. 48 00:02:15,327 --> 00:02:18,044 you actually wouldn't even wear out the brakes. 49 00:02:18,121 --> 00:02:21,798 and, boy, has tesla come a long way since then. 50 00:02:21,809 --> 00:02:25,302 Now with spacex, elon and team are actively working 51 00:02:25,312 --> 00:02:27,470 On the colonization of mars. 52 00:02:27,481 --> 00:02:29,639 Talk about being out of this world! 53 00:02:30,726 --> 00:02:32,559 -Good to see you, my friend. -Good to see you. 54 00:02:32,636 --> 00:02:34,144 well, you've outdone yourself again. 55 00:02:34,155 --> 00:02:35,312 This is fantastic. 56 00:02:35,322 --> 00:02:37,156 This is the new semi, correct? 57 00:02:37,232 --> 00:02:39,149 -Yes, it's a tesla semi. -Right, right. 58 00:02:39,160 --> 00:02:41,484 and we'll be starting a limited production 59 00:02:41,495 --> 00:02:42,844 -Towards the end of this year. -All right. 60 00:02:42,921 --> 00:02:44,997 and yeah, we think people are gonna be super excited 61 00:02:45,073 --> 00:02:47,324 -To drive it. -And it's running right now? 62 00:02:47,334 --> 00:02:48,992 -Uh, yeah, yeah. -I mean, if this was 63 00:02:49,003 --> 00:02:51,003 A regular truck, we'd be talking like this! 64 00:02:51,079 --> 00:02:52,838 -Yeah, yeah, exactly. -So, let me ask you 65 00:02:52,915 --> 00:02:54,247 About noise! 66 00:02:54,324 --> 00:02:56,583 Now, truckers are kinda like harley riders 67 00:02:56,660 --> 00:02:58,343 And porsche 911 owners. 68 00:02:58,420 --> 00:03:00,670 They conform to a certain type of deal. 69 00:03:00,681 --> 00:03:02,255 How do you convince 'em that this is better 70 00:03:02,332 --> 00:03:04,674 -Than what they have? -Uh, yeah, they should be 71 00:03:04,685 --> 00:03:06,509 Way cheaper to operate. 72 00:03:06,520 --> 00:03:09,846 So, if you're driving, you know, a rig across country, 73 00:03:09,857 --> 00:03:11,857 The cost per mile matters a lot. 74 00:03:11,934 --> 00:03:13,692 -Right. -It's fundamental. 75 00:03:13,769 --> 00:03:17,029 And the cost of electricity is much lower than the cost 76 00:03:17,105 --> 00:03:19,439 -Of diesel. -Well, sure, for most truckers, 77 00:03:19,474 --> 00:03:20,774 The price of gas is the difference 78 00:03:20,809 --> 00:03:22,525 Between making a profit and breaking even. 79 00:03:22,536 --> 00:03:25,028 we think the cost per mile will be probably less than 80 00:03:25,039 --> 00:03:26,696 -Half that of a diesel. -Wow, okay, okay. 81 00:03:26,707 --> 00:03:28,198 yeah, so it's kind of a no-brainer 82 00:03:28,209 --> 00:03:30,533 On a cost-per-mile basis, then the just in terms 83 00:03:30,544 --> 00:03:32,202 Of fun to drive, it's the size of a semi, 84 00:03:32,213 --> 00:03:35,121 But it's got the acceleration of a sports car. 85 00:03:35,198 --> 00:03:36,882 -Right, right. -So, like let's say you're 86 00:03:36,959 --> 00:03:39,125 Pulling a big load and you wanna get on the freeway, 87 00:03:39,202 --> 00:03:42,629 It could be, you know, 80,000 pounds max gross 88 00:03:42,664 --> 00:03:44,556 so, this this can pull 80,000 pounds? 89 00:03:44,633 --> 00:03:45,832 -Oh yeah, absolutely. -Wow. 90 00:03:45,909 --> 00:03:48,301 It can pull more than that, except that's the legal limit. 91 00:03:48,378 --> 00:03:50,136 Well, you've got some new members of the family 92 00:03:50,171 --> 00:03:52,138 Here as well I see some familiar faces. 93 00:03:52,215 --> 00:03:53,556 -Yes. -My s is in here. 94 00:03:53,567 --> 00:03:54,975 It's the top selling luxury car in america. 95 00:03:55,051 --> 00:03:56,643 that's right, I think it still has 96 00:03:56,678 --> 00:03:58,728 The fastest 0 to 60 of any car 97 00:03:58,739 --> 00:04:00,146 Ever tested by motor trend. 98 00:04:00,223 --> 00:04:01,073 that's why I bought it. 99 00:04:01,149 --> 00:04:03,316 -Okay, then we go to this. -The model 3. 100 00:04:03,393 --> 00:04:05,819 It has the highest satisfaction ratings, I think, 101 00:04:05,854 --> 00:04:08,154 On consumer reports, of any car, 102 00:04:08,231 --> 00:04:10,156 I don't know, maybe ever, I'm not sure, 103 00:04:10,191 --> 00:04:11,908 But it's like high 90s or something. 104 00:04:11,919 --> 00:04:14,419 -There's the model x. -And I don't know any kid 105 00:04:14,496 --> 00:04:16,588 That doesn't go crazy and makes their parents 106 00:04:16,665 --> 00:04:19,082 Buy this one because of the gull-wing doors. 107 00:04:19,093 --> 00:04:20,750 We call them falcon wing doors because they 108 00:04:20,761 --> 00:04:22,585 -Falcon wing doors. -Yeah, they actually actuate 109 00:04:22,596 --> 00:04:25,588 On two hinges, so it can change the opening arc 110 00:04:25,599 --> 00:04:27,766 According to what obstacles are around it. 111 00:04:27,843 --> 00:04:30,176 and this is the y. Nobody's seen this yet, correct? 112 00:04:30,211 --> 00:04:32,271 we've not yet started shipping the model y. 113 00:04:32,347 --> 00:04:33,939 -Right, okay. -So the model y 114 00:04:34,016 --> 00:04:37,350 Is essentially the suv version of the model 3. 115 00:04:37,385 --> 00:04:39,853 If you prefer a midsize suv, you'd want the model y. 116 00:04:39,888 --> 00:04:42,564 If you prefer a midsize sedan, then the model 3. 117 00:04:42,640 --> 00:04:45,692 So, yeah, we got the sexy combination here. 118 00:04:45,769 --> 00:04:47,360 But, making that sexy joke, it might be 119 00:04:47,437 --> 00:04:50,864 -The hardest joke ever. -Explain what your sexy joke is. 120 00:04:50,899 --> 00:04:53,783 actually, it's well there's the model s. 121 00:04:53,794 --> 00:04:55,368 -Right. -The model 3, 122 00:04:55,403 --> 00:04:58,121 Which, you know, on the internet can be taken to mean e. 123 00:04:58,132 --> 00:04:59,873 -Okay. -But, it's cool it's e 124 00:04:59,908 --> 00:05:01,791 -It's cool e. -Right. 125 00:05:01,802 --> 00:05:03,635 -And then, the x. -X, right. 126 00:05:03,712 --> 00:05:05,378 and then, the model y, 127 00:05:05,413 --> 00:05:07,630 Which together spells "sexy." 128 00:05:07,641 --> 00:05:08,965 -Oh, I see, okay. -Yes. 129 00:05:08,976 --> 00:05:11,301 -It wasn't easy. -I won't make electric cars, 130 00:05:11,312 --> 00:05:12,978 -If you don't write jokes. -I'm not saying it was 131 00:05:13,055 --> 00:05:14,721 A great joke, but it was a hard one. 132 00:05:14,756 --> 00:05:15,972 no, no, no, no. 133 00:05:15,983 --> 00:05:17,816 -And of course, my favorite. -Yeah. 134 00:05:17,893 --> 00:05:19,142 this is the one I'm waiting for. 135 00:05:19,153 --> 00:05:21,311 -The new roadster. -Great looking car. 136 00:05:21,322 --> 00:05:23,813 the new roadster will be a whole new platform. 137 00:05:23,824 --> 00:05:25,565 -Right. -Ready to go for a little ride? 138 00:05:25,600 --> 00:05:28,160 last year, chief designer franz von holzhausen 139 00:05:28,236 --> 00:05:31,071 Took me for a hair-raising ride in this demo 140 00:05:31,106 --> 00:05:34,333 Of the fastest accelerating streetcar I've ever been in! 141 00:05:34,409 --> 00:05:37,243 we're gonna be kind of unfair, from a technology standpoint. 142 00:05:37,278 --> 00:05:39,996 For example, it's gonna have an option to have 143 00:05:40,007 --> 00:05:41,998 -Rocket thrusters. -Rocket thrusters? 144 00:05:42,009 --> 00:05:43,842 yes, from spacex. 145 00:05:43,919 --> 00:05:45,251 -All right. -Yeah. 146 00:05:45,328 --> 00:05:46,836 and how does that work? See, I don't know 147 00:05:46,847 --> 00:05:47,846 When you're kidding or when you're not now. 148 00:05:47,923 --> 00:05:50,340 -No, in this case, I am serious. -You're gonna have 149 00:05:50,351 --> 00:05:51,841 -Rocket thrusters. -Um, yes. 150 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:53,259 and what will provide the thrust? 151 00:05:53,336 --> 00:05:55,470 -There's no fuel in the car. -No, we're gonna use 152 00:05:55,547 --> 00:05:56,930 Ultra high pressure compressed air. 153 00:05:56,965 --> 00:05:59,182 -Oh, I see, okay. -It's a cold gas thruster. 154 00:05:59,193 --> 00:06:01,017 -Okay, all right. -The main thruster 155 00:06:01,028 --> 00:06:03,528 Will be like behind the license plate, 156 00:06:03,605 --> 00:06:05,772 So for acceleration, 157 00:06:05,849 --> 00:06:08,691 It drops the license plate, and just and that 158 00:06:08,702 --> 00:06:10,693 Behind the license plate is a rocket thruster. 159 00:06:10,704 --> 00:06:11,720 It's like full-on james bond. 160 00:06:11,796 --> 00:06:16,041 The base model will do 0 to 60 in 1.9 seconds. 161 00:06:16,118 --> 00:06:18,701 wow. Where is that cybertruck? Is that around here? 162 00:06:18,712 --> 00:06:21,538 it's somewhere around here. Bring on the cybertruck! 163 00:06:21,548 --> 00:06:22,997 Cue music! 164 00:06:31,558 --> 00:06:35,468 you know, I saw it on tv, I saw it at the intro, 165 00:06:35,503 --> 00:06:39,222 But nothing strikes you till you see it in person. 166 00:06:39,233 --> 00:06:40,807 Back in November of 2019, 167 00:06:40,842 --> 00:06:43,568 Elon made headlines, once again, when he revealed 168 00:06:43,645 --> 00:06:46,229 This science-fiction-inspired machine. 169 00:06:47,424 --> 00:06:50,066 Pickup truck buyers tend to be pretty conservative 170 00:06:50,077 --> 00:06:52,318 In what they like it's "it needs to look like 171 00:06:52,395 --> 00:06:54,154 A pickup truck," you know, that kind of thing, 172 00:06:54,230 --> 00:06:56,072 And this doesn't look anything like a pickup truck. 173 00:06:56,083 --> 00:06:58,241 But it immediately makes pickup trucks look old fashion. 174 00:06:58,252 --> 00:07:00,085 well, I think there's a preconceived notion 175 00:07:00,162 --> 00:07:02,078 Of what a pickup truck should be, 176 00:07:02,089 --> 00:07:03,588 And I think that's something that we said, 177 00:07:03,665 --> 00:07:05,415 "if we're gonna go bold, we need to do something 178 00:07:05,426 --> 00:07:07,041 That breaks that norm." 179 00:07:07,118 --> 00:07:09,419 Yeah, so, back here we have the vault. 180 00:07:09,430 --> 00:07:11,171 -Okay. -Touch of a button. 181 00:07:13,934 --> 00:07:16,101 -Just opens right up like magic. -Yeah, that's very cool. 182 00:07:16,178 --> 00:07:17,936 -And a good size bed, yeah. -Yeah. 183 00:07:18,013 --> 00:07:20,346 if you wanna mount like a missile launcher or something, 184 00:07:20,423 --> 00:07:22,599 -You can do that. -Yeah, and close it then. 185 00:07:25,520 --> 00:07:28,605 -And how strong is that? -You can walk on this thing. 186 00:07:28,615 --> 00:07:30,523 -You can walk on it? -Yeah. 187 00:07:30,558 --> 00:07:32,617 It's very strong, it's like so if you got 188 00:07:32,694 --> 00:07:35,945 Some valuable cargo in the back, this will protect your cargo, 189 00:07:35,956 --> 00:07:39,699 And secure it against being stolen. 190 00:07:39,776 --> 00:07:42,619 So, it's, uh, pretty stout. 191 00:07:42,629 --> 00:07:43,953 People of tesla! 192 00:07:46,374 --> 00:07:47,874 More with elon in a little bit. 193 00:07:47,951 --> 00:07:50,302 Right now, I got a flight to catch. 194 00:07:57,478 --> 00:07:59,969 The los angeles county fire department introduced 195 00:07:59,980 --> 00:08:03,473 Their aviation program way back in 1957 196 00:08:03,484 --> 00:08:05,391 With just one helicopter. 197 00:08:05,468 --> 00:08:08,144 Soon, helitack firefighters proved invaluable 198 00:08:08,155 --> 00:08:10,980 During wildfires and rescue operations. 199 00:08:10,991 --> 00:08:12,815 It takes not only skill, 200 00:08:12,826 --> 00:08:14,984 But a great deal of bravery to even attempt 201 00:08:14,995 --> 00:08:16,653 One of these risky missions. 202 00:08:18,690 --> 00:08:19,906 -Hi, guys. -Hi, jay. 203 00:08:19,983 --> 00:08:21,333 -Jay leno, sir. -Pat sprengel. 204 00:08:21,409 --> 00:08:23,910 -Nice to meet you. -Senior pilot paul gottwig. 205 00:08:23,987 --> 00:08:25,328 -Nice to meet you thank you. -Nice to meet you. 206 00:08:25,339 --> 00:08:27,330 This is a pretty big unit, isn't it? 207 00:08:27,341 --> 00:08:30,917 -Twin engine, right? -It's a t700-701d engine. 208 00:08:30,952 --> 00:08:33,178 -Right. -1,700 horsepower 209 00:08:33,255 --> 00:08:35,129 In a continuous operation, and then we can go 210 00:08:35,206 --> 00:08:37,340 All the way up to 2,000 horsepower 211 00:08:37,351 --> 00:08:39,926 -For a max contingency. -Per engine, or for two engines? 212 00:08:40,003 --> 00:08:41,594 -Per engine, per engine. -Wow, okay. 213 00:08:41,671 --> 00:08:44,013 I should get that in my car, that'd be all right, yeah. 214 00:08:44,024 --> 00:08:45,932 How many missions a year do you guys fly? 215 00:08:45,967 --> 00:08:48,527 so, typically we would do about 1,100 missions a year. 216 00:08:48,603 --> 00:08:50,687 Obviously, you're out five, six times a day. 217 00:08:50,697 --> 00:08:54,199 And what's the top speed of an aircraft like this? 218 00:08:54,276 --> 00:08:56,943 193 knots is vne. 219 00:08:56,978 --> 00:08:59,371 That's as fast as it can go, however, 220 00:08:59,447 --> 00:09:02,699 Tank, waste, all the drag that we have on the aircraft, 221 00:09:02,709 --> 00:09:04,367 We can get about 140 knots. 222 00:09:04,378 --> 00:09:05,952 well, tell me about some of the missions 223 00:09:05,987 --> 00:09:07,287 And some of the specialty equipment 224 00:09:07,322 --> 00:09:09,122 -You have here. -You know, hoist rescue 225 00:09:09,157 --> 00:09:11,216 -Is one of our primary jobs. -Oh, there you go right there. 226 00:09:11,293 --> 00:09:13,293 We do that in all kinds of locations. 227 00:09:13,328 --> 00:09:16,221 It never ceases to amaze me where people find themselves. 228 00:09:16,298 --> 00:09:18,464 -Yeah. -The water tank, obviously, 229 00:09:18,541 --> 00:09:21,301 Is one of our main missions, it's a 1,000-gallon water tank. 230 00:09:21,377 --> 00:09:23,886 It has a snorkel, so we pull water out of any water source 231 00:09:23,897 --> 00:09:25,388 That we're able to fit the aircraft. 232 00:09:25,399 --> 00:09:26,823 Like a swimming pool, or something like that? 233 00:09:26,825 --> 00:09:29,392 we have used swimming pools very often we try to get 234 00:09:29,403 --> 00:09:31,978 A water source as close to the fire as possible. 235 00:09:32,013 --> 00:09:33,980 are these overbuilt for firefighting? 236 00:09:34,015 --> 00:09:36,232 Or is this just a standard military helicopter 237 00:09:36,243 --> 00:09:39,402 That has been adapted to civilian use? 238 00:09:39,413 --> 00:09:42,414 Well, that's the great thing about the uh-60 series aircraft, 239 00:09:42,490 --> 00:09:45,908 Is they were built specifically for combat operations, 240 00:09:45,919 --> 00:09:48,828 So they are very robust aircraft. 241 00:09:48,863 --> 00:09:51,164 And it translates well to what we do, 242 00:09:51,199 --> 00:09:53,592 Because we are very hard on our aircraft. 243 00:09:53,668 --> 00:09:57,170 in l.A. County we cover close to 4,000 square miles, 244 00:09:57,205 --> 00:10:00,765 So that's everything from offshore catalina 22 miles 245 00:10:00,842 --> 00:10:03,217 Over water, all the way up to 10,000 feet. 246 00:10:03,294 --> 00:10:05,094 -Okay. -So, there's a wide variety 247 00:10:05,105 --> 00:10:07,263 Of missions there when you include weather. 248 00:10:07,274 --> 00:10:09,098 You might get snow, you might get rain, 249 00:10:09,109 --> 00:10:10,775 You might get fog and they're flying missions 250 00:10:10,852 --> 00:10:12,518 -24 hours a day too. -So we're one of the few 251 00:10:12,595 --> 00:10:15,780 Operators that you'll see on the fires at night. 252 00:10:15,857 --> 00:10:17,774 on wildland fires, a lot of times we can get 253 00:10:17,784 --> 00:10:20,276 The upper hand at night too, when the winds die down 254 00:10:20,287 --> 00:10:22,111 and easier to spot, I imagine, too. 255 00:10:22,122 --> 00:10:23,696 easier to spot, easier to see. 256 00:10:23,731 --> 00:10:25,698 A little bit more dynamic for the pilot, for sure. 257 00:10:25,775 --> 00:10:28,701 is it safe to say this is probably the most dangerous 258 00:10:28,778 --> 00:10:30,286 Part of fighting a fire, 259 00:10:30,297 --> 00:10:32,538 Is the helicopter and the water drop and all that? 260 00:10:32,615 --> 00:10:34,540 it's one of them, for sure, definitely the most dynamic. 261 00:10:34,617 --> 00:10:37,043 -We're gonna take this up now? -Yeah, let's get somebody wet. 262 00:10:37,120 --> 00:10:38,961 Cool! Let's get somebody wet. 263 00:10:41,975 --> 00:10:44,133 This is my seat here? 264 00:10:46,754 --> 00:10:49,314 Kinda like flying economy. 265 00:11:01,269 --> 00:11:03,986 okay, we have liftoff, here we go. 266 00:11:03,997 --> 00:11:06,322 -Now let's clear right. -Now let's clear right. 267 00:11:06,333 --> 00:11:08,157 now let's clear left. 268 00:11:12,005 --> 00:11:15,173 That was good, stabilizers coming up. 269 00:11:15,250 --> 00:11:17,333 it's such a strange sensation to 270 00:11:17,344 --> 00:11:20,837 To go almost all the way over 180 degrees like this. 271 00:11:20,847 --> 00:11:22,255 I can't imagine doing this 272 00:11:22,290 --> 00:11:24,340 With flames, and smoke, and every other thing. 273 00:11:24,351 --> 00:11:27,677 This is probably the most perfect day to do this, 274 00:11:27,688 --> 00:11:29,429 And it's still kind of scary. 275 00:11:35,862 --> 00:11:38,438 These huge doggie dishes are known as pumpkins, 276 00:11:38,514 --> 00:11:42,200 And each one holds 6,000 gallons of water. 277 00:11:48,875 --> 00:11:52,285 the fire department actually has water sources just like this one 278 00:11:52,361 --> 00:11:55,213 Strategically placed all over l.A. County. 279 00:11:56,550 --> 00:11:58,207 Wow, it's amazing how fast it picks up 280 00:11:58,218 --> 00:12:00,385 1,000 gallons of water. 281 00:12:07,710 --> 00:12:10,553 we're now ready to go do our water drop very cool. 282 00:12:10,564 --> 00:12:14,232 -And our water is in front. -Got the drop location in sight. 283 00:12:14,309 --> 00:12:16,726 It's funny to me, the the aircraft doesn't feel 284 00:12:16,737 --> 00:12:20,480 Any heavier, but you know, you just took on 8,000 pounds. 285 00:12:20,556 --> 00:12:22,574 But obviously, the pilot can feel it. 286 00:12:25,686 --> 00:12:28,821 It's a game called "scare the comedian." 287 00:12:28,856 --> 00:12:31,416 Very popular with firefighters. 288 00:12:31,493 --> 00:12:33,084 drop area looks clear. 289 00:12:33,161 --> 00:12:34,827 A little right to left drift. 290 00:12:42,596 --> 00:12:44,337 wow, that's pretty crazy. 291 00:12:44,372 --> 00:12:46,088 You can't tell on the aircraft here 292 00:12:46,099 --> 00:12:47,757 When the drop happened. 293 00:12:49,418 --> 00:12:51,677 we're preparing to land. 294 00:12:51,754 --> 00:12:53,772 Coming in for landing, I'm gonna switch seats, 295 00:12:53,848 --> 00:12:56,599 So I can hang out the side. 296 00:12:56,610 --> 00:12:59,611 Apparently this was not dangerous enough. 297 00:13:06,894 --> 00:13:08,787 Back in a flash! 298 00:13:08,863 --> 00:13:10,112 Coming up: 299 00:13:10,123 --> 00:13:13,449 -Mom! -The cars of rob riggle's life. 300 00:13:13,460 --> 00:13:15,126 -Have you ever had a jag? -No. 301 00:13:15,203 --> 00:13:16,461 You're not gonna have this one either. 302 00:13:16,538 --> 00:13:18,120 And I hit the road with elon musk. 303 00:13:18,131 --> 00:13:19,539 we're pushing the envelope. 304 00:13:19,615 --> 00:13:21,674 We wanna be a leader in apocalypse technology. 305 00:13:24,412 --> 00:13:26,346 all right, here we go. 306 00:13:27,474 --> 00:13:30,383 -Yes, sir. -I'm in a firehawk helicopter, 307 00:13:30,459 --> 00:13:32,468 Learning how the los angeles county fire department 308 00:13:32,479 --> 00:13:34,554 Fights those horrific wildfires. 309 00:13:34,630 --> 00:13:37,315 And now, I get to be the spotter. 310 00:13:37,392 --> 00:13:39,984 Okay, coming in you're right overhead. 311 00:13:41,822 --> 00:13:44,230 Snorkel coming down. 312 00:13:44,265 --> 00:13:45,982 Okay, we're in. 313 00:13:45,992 --> 00:13:47,650 Pumping water. 314 00:13:47,661 --> 00:13:49,661 so, you're just eyes for the pilot making sure 315 00:13:49,737 --> 00:13:52,905 We're staying right inside the middle of that water source. 316 00:13:52,940 --> 00:13:55,074 Damn, that is pumping. 317 00:13:55,151 --> 00:13:57,502 All right, coming up. 318 00:13:57,579 --> 00:13:59,671 we are up. 319 00:14:08,089 --> 00:14:10,590 so, you're sticking your head out the window, jay, 320 00:14:10,666 --> 00:14:12,592 And when you see that water come out, 321 00:14:12,668 --> 00:14:15,094 You let him know, "water away." 322 00:14:15,129 --> 00:14:17,522 and there's my smartass producer david. 323 00:14:17,599 --> 00:14:19,190 Can't we soak him? 324 00:14:19,267 --> 00:14:22,193 you never ever wanna drop water on anybody. 325 00:14:22,270 --> 00:14:23,695 You can seriously injure somebody 326 00:14:23,771 --> 00:14:26,188 With the amount of weight that's coming down. 327 00:14:26,199 --> 00:14:28,608 three, two, one now. 328 00:14:28,684 --> 00:14:31,202 -Water's away. -Here we go. 329 00:14:37,193 --> 00:14:40,620 Direct hit! 330 00:14:40,655 --> 00:14:43,789 Coming back around for... 331 00:14:43,824 --> 00:14:46,050 you got lucky this time, college boy. 332 00:14:48,388 --> 00:14:50,963 Wow, it's a pretty amazing day. I know for you guys, 333 00:14:50,998 --> 00:14:53,633 This is your job, but for me, this is a bucket list item. 334 00:14:53,709 --> 00:14:55,134 This is one of the most amazing days. 335 00:14:55,211 --> 00:14:57,970 Thank you so much for what you do, thank you. 336 00:14:58,047 --> 00:15:00,139 Yeah! Very cool! 337 00:15:03,311 --> 00:15:06,812 And now it's time for: This is your automotive life. 338 00:15:09,651 --> 00:15:12,735 I'm talking with comedian and marine rob riggle. 339 00:15:16,824 --> 00:15:18,240 That's right, before embarking 340 00:15:18,251 --> 00:15:19,325 On his comedy career, 341 00:15:19,360 --> 00:15:22,411 Rob served with the marines for 23 years, 342 00:15:22,422 --> 00:15:24,756 Attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. 343 00:15:24,832 --> 00:15:28,501 Oh, and he also played this colonel in a commercial. 344 00:15:28,577 --> 00:15:30,503 When rob's not busy acting, you can find him 345 00:15:30,579 --> 00:15:32,597 Hosting holey moley on abc, 346 00:15:32,674 --> 00:15:35,934 Or on his new show, rob riggle: Global investigator. 347 00:15:37,512 --> 00:15:39,938 Now, rob was born April 21st, 1970. 348 00:15:40,014 --> 00:15:41,606 -Louisville, kentucky. -That's correct. 349 00:15:41,683 --> 00:15:42,941 bob and sandy were your parents. 350 00:15:43,017 --> 00:15:45,017 -That's right. -You came home from the hospital 351 00:15:45,094 --> 00:15:46,945 In what kind of car? 352 00:15:47,021 --> 00:15:50,615 I believe it was a 1969 chevy impala. 353 00:15:50,692 --> 00:15:52,525 chevy impala, okay so tell me about 354 00:15:52,601 --> 00:15:54,452 That first ride home from the hospital. 355 00:15:54,529 --> 00:15:57,363 -What was the car like? -Well, if memory serves, 356 00:15:57,440 --> 00:16:00,032 Jay, the shocks were had a lot of cush. 357 00:16:00,067 --> 00:16:02,034 really? Wow, you yeah, good memory. 358 00:16:02,069 --> 00:16:04,370 -I believe I pooped. -Yeah, this is probably 359 00:16:04,405 --> 00:16:06,297 More information than I wanted to know. 360 00:16:06,374 --> 00:16:09,467 We're gonna move forward now to some other cars in your life. 361 00:16:09,544 --> 00:16:11,210 Let's see if this sound sounds familiar. 362 00:16:11,245 --> 00:16:12,804 Can we start the car? 363 00:16:16,884 --> 00:16:18,759 Okay, the fact that it was hard to start 364 00:16:18,836 --> 00:16:20,478 -Yeah? -"ugh, ugh," the struggle. 365 00:16:20,555 --> 00:16:22,146 The struggle is what I remember. 366 00:16:22,223 --> 00:16:25,316 right, right could we have the car speak please? 367 00:16:27,895 --> 00:16:30,396 come on, that's a mid-'70s chrysler, 368 00:16:30,431 --> 00:16:31,480 -If I ever heard one. -That's correct. 369 00:16:31,491 --> 00:16:32,982 -Yes? -Yes, yes. 370 00:16:32,993 --> 00:16:34,734 This isn't the exact one you had, but it's as close 371 00:16:34,769 --> 00:16:36,828 As we could get let's lift the door 372 00:16:36,904 --> 00:16:39,488 And show rob your automotive life. 373 00:16:42,076 --> 00:16:44,836 Back in the '70s, owning this chrysler fifth avenue 374 00:16:44,912 --> 00:16:48,080 Was a sign your family was prospering. 375 00:16:48,157 --> 00:16:50,174 Power windows, power seats, 376 00:16:50,251 --> 00:16:52,418 Chrysler's rich corinthian leather, 377 00:16:52,453 --> 00:16:55,087 Meant you were driving on easy street. 378 00:16:55,164 --> 00:16:58,433 Oh, and check out those groovy fender skirts. 379 00:16:59,668 --> 00:17:01,761 And we have a surprise for you as well. 380 00:17:01,796 --> 00:17:04,355 -Oh yeah? -Yeah. Is this the car? 381 00:17:07,051 --> 00:17:08,684 -Mom! -Rob, 382 00:17:08,695 --> 00:17:10,603 This is your mom. 383 00:17:10,638 --> 00:17:11,937 -Hello. -Hello. 384 00:17:12,014 --> 00:17:13,606 -Good to see you. -Good to see you. 385 00:17:13,641 --> 00:17:15,107 -Hi. -Now, you have not seen him 386 00:17:15,184 --> 00:17:17,201 Since you left the hospital that day 387 00:17:17,278 --> 00:17:19,361 In 1970. 388 00:17:19,372 --> 00:17:20,946 -Yeah. -You turned out well. 389 00:17:21,023 --> 00:17:23,041 -Yeah, he turned out very well. -Yeah, how did you get her 390 00:17:23,117 --> 00:17:25,451 -To come out to california? -Well, it's it's it's 391 00:17:25,486 --> 00:17:27,870 -It took a lot. -It's good to see you. 392 00:17:27,881 --> 00:17:29,622 -Well, I -I like that you shake hands. 393 00:17:29,657 --> 00:17:31,049 -We shake hands. -I like 394 00:17:31,125 --> 00:17:33,718 I like that you shake hands with your mother. 395 00:17:33,795 --> 00:17:34,960 -Hello, sandy. -"hey, nice to meet you " 396 00:17:35,037 --> 00:17:37,388 -Well, that's a real marine. -Mother. 397 00:17:37,465 --> 00:17:38,631 -Ma'am ma'am. -Ma'am yes, ma'am. 398 00:17:38,707 --> 00:17:40,049 I think you should say, "ma'am." 399 00:17:40,060 --> 00:17:41,559 all right, so this is a true story. 400 00:17:41,636 --> 00:17:43,636 -Right. -Cut to 1975. 401 00:17:43,712 --> 00:17:45,396 -I'm young. -Right, five years old. 402 00:17:45,473 --> 00:17:47,565 five years old, and I'm standing in the front seat, 403 00:17:47,642 --> 00:17:49,642 Which is what people did in the '70s. 404 00:17:49,718 --> 00:17:51,560 right, now they'd call child services, 405 00:17:51,571 --> 00:17:53,395 -And you would be arrested. -Yes, I would. 406 00:17:53,406 --> 00:17:55,481 and we're driving through a milgram's parking lot 407 00:17:55,516 --> 00:17:58,910 Milgram's is a grocery store and I don't know why or how, 408 00:17:58,986 --> 00:18:02,655 I just know that my mom somehow pulled 409 00:18:02,690 --> 00:18:04,582 -The steering wheel off -it came off? 410 00:18:04,659 --> 00:18:07,919 off the column, with and I distinctly remember 411 00:18:07,995 --> 00:18:10,996 Like wire still going into the hollow column, 412 00:18:11,031 --> 00:18:12,924 And she pulled it off, and when it came off, 413 00:18:13,000 --> 00:18:14,926 The car's still rolling, and we're in a parking lot. 414 00:18:15,002 --> 00:18:19,097 And the string of curse words that flowed from her 415 00:18:19,173 --> 00:18:22,091 A cornucopia of cusswords and at five years old, 416 00:18:22,102 --> 00:18:24,268 Even I recognized the beauty and the tapestry 417 00:18:24,345 --> 00:18:26,011 -Of what I was witnessing. -Right, sure, sure. 418 00:18:26,046 --> 00:18:28,013 I had never been so shocked in my life, 'cause I 419 00:18:28,048 --> 00:18:31,776 We're rolling, and she's holding the steering wheel like this, 420 00:18:31,853 --> 00:18:34,937 And she screamed at the top of her lungs, 421 00:18:34,948 --> 00:18:38,774 And jammed the steering wheel back onto the column, 422 00:18:38,785 --> 00:18:41,619 And I don't know how I think it literally 423 00:18:41,696 --> 00:18:44,864 Just fused onto it it just went "err" 424 00:18:44,940 --> 00:18:47,959 From your anger alone, and it got back onto the column, 425 00:18:48,035 --> 00:18:50,795 And she was able to steer and regain control of the car. 426 00:18:50,872 --> 00:18:53,131 -And we drove home. -And then, you just drove home? 427 00:18:53,207 --> 00:18:54,799 yeah, we never talked about it again. 428 00:18:54,876 --> 00:18:56,041 -Right, it never came up. -Never, no. 429 00:18:56,076 --> 00:18:57,543 -For years. -It's just that kind 430 00:18:57,578 --> 00:18:58,961 -Of a family. -For years and then in therapy 431 00:18:58,972 --> 00:19:00,713 -It came out, in therapy. -Yeah, yeah, yeah. 432 00:19:00,789 --> 00:19:03,474 Did you have your first experience 433 00:19:03,551 --> 00:19:05,301 -In a car like this? -Uh-huh. 434 00:19:05,311 --> 00:19:06,886 -Oh, okay. -Really? 435 00:19:06,921 --> 00:19:08,721 I'm kidding, kidding, it's just a little 436 00:19:08,797 --> 00:19:09,972 -It's for tv. -It's just a joke. 437 00:19:09,983 --> 00:19:11,332 -It's tv. -Uh-huh. 438 00:19:11,409 --> 00:19:13,151 all right, so are we ready to move on to the next car 439 00:19:13,227 --> 00:19:15,144 -In your automotive life? -Absolutely. 440 00:19:15,155 --> 00:19:16,812 all right, good, let's get mom on 441 00:19:16,823 --> 00:19:19,323 That trailways bus, get her back to kansas city. 442 00:19:19,400 --> 00:19:21,492 -I came on a plane. -I know, you come on a plane, 443 00:19:21,569 --> 00:19:23,569 Leave on a bus that's the way show business is, baby. 444 00:19:23,646 --> 00:19:24,829 You wait here I'll be with mom. 445 00:19:24,906 --> 00:19:26,497 -All right love you, mom! -This is 446 00:19:26,574 --> 00:19:30,075 -This an age-appropriate date. -That still makes me a cougar. 447 00:19:30,152 --> 00:19:32,837 coming up: Rob let's loose. 448 00:19:32,914 --> 00:19:35,581 -Yee-ha! -I am curious and interested 449 00:19:35,616 --> 00:19:38,083 In what I'm investigating I'm just really bad at it. 450 00:19:38,118 --> 00:19:40,252 not that interested enough to do it well. 451 00:19:40,329 --> 00:19:42,013 And more from elon. 452 00:19:42,089 --> 00:19:44,256 it's so tough that it's bulletproof to a handgun. 453 00:19:44,291 --> 00:19:46,675 and why is that important to you that it be bulletproof? 454 00:19:46,686 --> 00:19:48,269 'cause it's badass. 455 00:19:51,340 --> 00:19:52,765 let's take it for a drive. 456 00:19:52,841 --> 00:19:55,267 Don't mind me, I'm just driving elon musk around 457 00:19:55,302 --> 00:19:57,269 In tesla's new cybertruck. 458 00:19:57,304 --> 00:19:59,939 Ugh, this job is the worst, isn't it? 459 00:20:00,015 --> 00:20:02,366 I mean, it feels very much like any other tesla. 460 00:20:02,443 --> 00:20:04,443 You've got instant acceleration. 461 00:20:04,520 --> 00:20:06,320 The greenhouse is fabulous. 462 00:20:06,397 --> 00:20:08,656 I love how open it appears to be. 463 00:20:08,732 --> 00:20:11,784 And how close is this to what it will look like 464 00:20:11,819 --> 00:20:13,878 -In production? -At tesla, we always wanna have 465 00:20:13,955 --> 00:20:15,713 The production car be better than the show car. 466 00:20:15,790 --> 00:20:18,457 Like it always drove me crazy when manufacturers 467 00:20:18,492 --> 00:20:20,885 Would show come out with this cool-looking show car, 468 00:20:20,962 --> 00:20:23,387 And then the actual production car would be way worse. 469 00:20:23,464 --> 00:20:24,646 -Right, right. -And you're like, "man, 470 00:20:24,648 --> 00:20:26,632 You got us all excited about this sweet-looking car, 471 00:20:26,709 --> 00:20:28,726 And then the production was not it was terrible." 472 00:20:28,803 --> 00:20:30,394 We won't do show cars that aren't real. 473 00:20:30,471 --> 00:20:32,230 So, I think we got the proportions here 474 00:20:32,306 --> 00:20:34,139 -Pretty close. -What would you change on 475 00:20:34,216 --> 00:20:35,416 When it finally reaches production, 476 00:20:35,493 --> 00:20:38,644 -What do you think you would do? -We're five percent too big, 477 00:20:38,679 --> 00:20:40,187 And if we just take all the proportions 478 00:20:40,264 --> 00:20:41,814 And drop them by about five percent 479 00:20:41,849 --> 00:20:43,482 oh, that oh, you mean all the way around? 480 00:20:43,517 --> 00:20:45,317 yeah, so it's gotta fit in a normal garage. 481 00:20:45,394 --> 00:20:46,668 -Right. -Yeah, and there's like 482 00:20:46,670 --> 00:20:50,030 There's lots of little details that people wouldn't necessarily 483 00:20:50,107 --> 00:20:52,533 Pick up consciously, just improving visibility. 484 00:20:52,609 --> 00:20:55,327 Having the glass like this is actually quite hard, 485 00:20:55,404 --> 00:20:57,496 -Because it's so sloped. -Is that a special kind 486 00:20:57,573 --> 00:20:59,164 -Of glass, is that different? -Oh, yeah. 487 00:20:59,241 --> 00:21:02,334 -Than normal windshield glass? -Um, we are going to be using, 488 00:21:02,411 --> 00:21:04,378 Um, effectively 489 00:21:04,455 --> 00:21:07,172 A form of armored glass for the car. 490 00:21:07,207 --> 00:21:08,674 And the door panels of the car 491 00:21:08,751 --> 00:21:10,759 Are a 300 series stainless steel, 492 00:21:10,770 --> 00:21:13,679 And it's so tough that it's bulletproof to a handgun. 493 00:21:13,714 --> 00:21:16,515 and why is that important to you that it be bulletproof? 494 00:21:16,550 --> 00:21:18,183 -I mean -'cause it's badass. 495 00:21:18,218 --> 00:21:19,551 -Well yeah. -Super cool. 496 00:21:19,629 --> 00:21:22,187 that's super cool see, I like that answer, it's a good answer. 497 00:21:22,264 --> 00:21:24,189 I mean, do you want your truck to be bulletproof or not? 498 00:21:24,266 --> 00:21:26,525 well, yeah, I guess I do, I guess I want my truck 499 00:21:26,560 --> 00:21:28,569 -To be bulletproof, sure. -Yeah, exactly. 500 00:21:28,645 --> 00:21:30,029 'cause, you know, 'cause you never know. 501 00:21:30,105 --> 00:21:31,405 When the apocalypse comes, 502 00:21:31,482 --> 00:21:32,906 You should be glad it's built for you. 503 00:21:32,983 --> 00:21:34,867 We wanna be a leader in apocalypse technology. 504 00:21:34,943 --> 00:21:36,669 exactly. 505 00:21:37,905 --> 00:21:39,872 There's your spacex headquarters right there. 506 00:21:39,948 --> 00:21:43,250 yeah, yeah, the boring company tunnel starts just there 507 00:21:43,327 --> 00:21:44,969 Next to the spacex parking garage. 508 00:21:45,046 --> 00:21:47,880 oh, is that right? How how long is that tunnel? 509 00:21:47,915 --> 00:21:50,215 uh, that's about a mile and a half. 510 00:21:50,292 --> 00:21:53,886 the boring company is another one of elon's innovative ideas. 511 00:21:53,921 --> 00:21:56,555 He envisions a tunnel system designed specifically 512 00:21:56,632 --> 00:21:58,390 For electric vehicles to help alleviate 513 00:21:58,467 --> 00:22:00,893 The overflow of traffic above the ground. 514 00:22:03,305 --> 00:22:05,564 I wonder, we might be able to take the cybertruck through it. 515 00:22:05,641 --> 00:22:07,107 That would be kinda nuts. Do you wanna do that? 516 00:22:07,184 --> 00:22:09,068 can we take the cybertruck through it? 517 00:22:09,103 --> 00:22:10,736 maybe. This'll be quite interesting 518 00:22:10,813 --> 00:22:12,830 To see if we can actually fit it down there. 519 00:22:12,907 --> 00:22:14,573 let's try it, that's what I say. 520 00:22:14,650 --> 00:22:17,293 -Yeah, life's an adventure. -Right. 521 00:22:20,781 --> 00:22:22,006 buckle up, folks, it's time 522 00:22:22,083 --> 00:22:26,627 To assess & caress with donald osborne. 523 00:22:27,864 --> 00:22:30,923 Well, this episode is all about risk versus reward. 524 00:22:30,999 --> 00:22:34,134 For example, I'm wearing my traditional blue denim. 525 00:22:34,211 --> 00:22:35,260 No risk at all. 526 00:22:35,337 --> 00:22:36,762 Donald is wearing pants made 527 00:22:36,797 --> 00:22:39,190 From obviously plaid stamps you used to get 528 00:22:39,266 --> 00:22:40,808 From buying lucky strike cigarettes 529 00:22:40,884 --> 00:22:41,525 Back in the '60s. 530 00:22:41,602 --> 00:22:44,311 -Possible risk. -And the reward? 531 00:22:44,388 --> 00:22:45,696 I don't know what the reward is. 532 00:22:45,773 --> 00:22:48,366 -There you are. -But we have three cars here 533 00:22:48,442 --> 00:22:50,368 That really are about risk and reward. 534 00:22:50,444 --> 00:22:51,869 -Tell us what we have. -Today, we've got 535 00:22:51,946 --> 00:22:56,115 A 1981 cadillac seville elegante 864, 536 00:22:56,191 --> 00:22:58,542 A 2012 fisker karma, 537 00:22:58,619 --> 00:23:01,662 And a 1963 studebaker lark wagonaire. 538 00:23:01,738 --> 00:23:03,956 -Where do you wanna start? -Uh, why don't we start 539 00:23:04,032 --> 00:23:04,790 With the lark. 540 00:23:04,825 --> 00:23:06,384 The designers had the great idea 541 00:23:06,460 --> 00:23:07,885 That, you know, how can we augment 542 00:23:07,962 --> 00:23:09,628 The practicality of a station wagon? 543 00:23:09,663 --> 00:23:10,963 What do families do with their station wagons? 544 00:23:11,039 --> 00:23:13,173 They use it for carrying people and also things. 545 00:23:13,250 --> 00:23:15,726 And that's the practicality also of a pickup, 546 00:23:15,803 --> 00:23:17,845 So they thought, "let's combine the two," 547 00:23:17,921 --> 00:23:19,847 Putting this sliding roof in the back 548 00:23:19,923 --> 00:23:22,141 So that you had the utility of a station wagon 549 00:23:22,217 --> 00:23:24,643 And the utility of a pickup truck all in one. 550 00:23:24,720 --> 00:23:26,645 it still seems like a pretty good idea. 551 00:23:26,680 --> 00:23:28,406 Why wasn't it more popular? 552 00:23:28,482 --> 00:23:30,357 these are manual. 553 00:23:30,434 --> 00:23:31,817 So you really this should have been 554 00:23:31,852 --> 00:23:33,652 An automatic retracting roof, 555 00:23:33,729 --> 00:23:37,156 So it's not the handiest thing for going out shopping 556 00:23:37,232 --> 00:23:38,916 Or even to the local lumberyard. 557 00:23:38,993 --> 00:23:42,161 a mechanical one is exactly what elon musk is doing 558 00:23:42,237 --> 00:23:43,704 On the cybertruck. 559 00:23:43,780 --> 00:23:45,831 There are also problems on some of them with leaks 560 00:23:45,908 --> 00:23:47,666 And, of course, when you have an opening like this, 561 00:23:47,701 --> 00:23:49,001 That's fairly common. 562 00:23:49,036 --> 00:23:50,836 The survival rate of these cars is really low, 563 00:23:50,871 --> 00:23:52,004 So to see one is really a treat. 564 00:23:52,080 --> 00:23:54,840 The risk of this was fairly great. 565 00:23:54,875 --> 00:23:56,842 The reward could have been great 566 00:23:56,877 --> 00:23:59,103 If only things had been going better for studebaker 567 00:23:59,180 --> 00:24:00,721 On a business point of view. 568 00:24:00,797 --> 00:24:02,723 Let's take a look at the cadillac. 569 00:24:02,799 --> 00:24:05,559 In the late '70s, there was a big push 570 00:24:05,636 --> 00:24:08,270 For improving fuel economy. 571 00:24:08,281 --> 00:24:09,855 Small cars and big cars. 572 00:24:09,890 --> 00:24:10,781 And, of course, nobody wanted 573 00:24:10,858 --> 00:24:13,525 To give up the idea of a big v8 engine 574 00:24:13,602 --> 00:24:15,527 In a car like this cadillac seville, 575 00:24:15,604 --> 00:24:17,738 So engineers came up with the idea 576 00:24:17,814 --> 00:24:20,958 Of canceling out cylinders when you didn't need them, 577 00:24:21,035 --> 00:24:23,035 At low speeds, at stoplights, 578 00:24:23,070 --> 00:24:25,629 Things like that, and so that's why this car wears 579 00:24:25,706 --> 00:24:28,707 These wonderful badges "8-6-4." 580 00:24:28,784 --> 00:24:30,301 So when you needed all the power, 581 00:24:30,377 --> 00:24:31,877 It ran on all eight cylinders; 582 00:24:31,954 --> 00:24:33,879 When you needed a little less, on six; 583 00:24:33,956 --> 00:24:35,547 And then, finally, on four cylinders. 584 00:24:35,582 --> 00:24:37,049 well, it does make sense 585 00:24:37,125 --> 00:24:39,885 Because once you're going 50 or 60 miles an hour, 586 00:24:39,962 --> 00:24:43,147 You only need the four cylinders to keep it going at that speed. 587 00:24:43,224 --> 00:24:45,724 it's quite similar to technology that we see today. 588 00:24:45,801 --> 00:24:47,893 There were these electronic solenoids 589 00:24:47,970 --> 00:24:50,395 That deactivated the valves for the cylinders, 590 00:24:50,430 --> 00:24:52,731 Depending on how many you wanted to deactivate. 591 00:24:52,808 --> 00:24:54,566 it was a little ahead of its time. 592 00:24:54,643 --> 00:24:56,610 As I remember, the trouble was, 593 00:24:56,687 --> 00:24:59,163 You know, cadillac was the standard. 594 00:24:59,240 --> 00:25:02,333 And when you stepped on a cadillac, effortless power. 595 00:25:02,409 --> 00:25:03,742 As it deactivated: 596 00:25:04,578 --> 00:25:07,913 It just didn't sound cadillac. 597 00:25:07,948 --> 00:25:10,249 there were some problems with the electronics. 598 00:25:10,325 --> 00:25:12,125 The fisker karma. 599 00:25:12,202 --> 00:25:13,677 This is one of the first 600 00:25:13,754 --> 00:25:16,129 Of the electric-gasoline hybrid cars. 601 00:25:16,206 --> 00:25:17,798 A company started by henrik fisker, 602 00:25:17,874 --> 00:25:20,092 Who was a former bmw top executive. 603 00:25:20,127 --> 00:25:22,186 -And aston martin. -And aston martin, yes. 604 00:25:22,263 --> 00:25:23,762 I love the look of this car. 605 00:25:23,797 --> 00:25:25,597 Well, that's the big selling point. 606 00:25:25,632 --> 00:25:28,100 Henrik is an amazing designer. 607 00:25:28,135 --> 00:25:30,602 I think it was let down by the mechanicals. 608 00:25:30,637 --> 00:25:33,197 It was basically a four-cylinder engine 609 00:25:33,274 --> 00:25:34,648 Hooked to a hybrid drivetrain 610 00:25:34,725 --> 00:25:38,110 Which gave you maybe 22 miles electric 611 00:25:38,145 --> 00:25:40,153 And then you're back to the gas. 612 00:25:40,230 --> 00:25:42,322 The trouble with the fisker, it promised more 613 00:25:42,399 --> 00:25:43,448 Than it delivered. 614 00:25:43,525 --> 00:25:44,616 This roof is a good example. 615 00:25:44,693 --> 00:25:46,451 This is a solar panel. 616 00:25:46,528 --> 00:25:48,212 And I remember arguing with people at the time. 617 00:25:48,289 --> 00:25:49,471 "as you go down the road, 618 00:25:49,473 --> 00:25:51,790 The solar panel charges the car so you can keep going." 619 00:25:51,825 --> 00:25:54,960 I go, "no, this isn't enough to drive the fan." 620 00:25:55,037 --> 00:25:58,630 It takes a lot of solar power to power a battery. 621 00:25:58,707 --> 00:26:00,724 All right, so, which of these three cars 622 00:26:00,801 --> 00:26:02,175 Do you think has performed the best 623 00:26:02,252 --> 00:26:05,137 In terms of the market in the last five years? 624 00:26:05,213 --> 00:26:07,806 to me, the one that holds the greatest appeal 625 00:26:07,841 --> 00:26:10,809 Is the studebaker because it's so unusual. 626 00:26:10,886 --> 00:26:13,478 So you're going west with the studebaker. 627 00:26:13,555 --> 00:26:15,689 -That's correct. -Excellent. 628 00:26:15,766 --> 00:26:19,484 coming up, we'll find out if I've chosen the right car. 629 00:26:19,519 --> 00:26:20,411 And, later... 630 00:26:20,487 --> 00:26:21,653 Going into the tunnel. 631 00:26:21,730 --> 00:26:23,155 We don't even know if it'll fit. 632 00:26:23,231 --> 00:26:24,748 We're pushing the envelope. 633 00:26:24,825 --> 00:26:27,326 a trip into the future with elon musk. 634 00:26:27,361 --> 00:26:30,796 Just my luck, this is when the earthquake happens. 635 00:26:38,580 --> 00:26:42,266 -What has trouser man chosen? -Trouser man speaketh.Ne. 636 00:26:42,343 --> 00:26:44,343 Five years ago, you could have bought 637 00:26:44,419 --> 00:26:46,762 One of these wagonaires, if you could find one, 638 00:26:46,772 --> 00:26:48,439 For about $16,000. 639 00:26:48,515 --> 00:26:51,558 Now it would be about $19,000. 640 00:26:51,635 --> 00:26:53,277 The fisker, about five years ago, 641 00:26:53,354 --> 00:26:56,229 One might have sold for about $55,000. 642 00:26:56,306 --> 00:26:58,357 Today, it'd be about $41,000. 643 00:26:58,433 --> 00:27:00,117 It's gone down a bit in price. 644 00:27:00,194 --> 00:27:02,277 The cadillac, five years ago, 645 00:27:02,288 --> 00:27:04,955 It would be about $7,500. 646 00:27:05,032 --> 00:27:07,124 Today, it'd be about $10,500. 647 00:27:07,201 --> 00:27:09,576 For an example like this, probably quite a bit more. 648 00:27:09,653 --> 00:27:12,037 The sweepstakes winner of appreciation 649 00:27:12,114 --> 00:27:13,455 Is the cadillac seville. 650 00:27:13,466 --> 00:27:15,540 By what, $1,500? 651 00:27:15,617 --> 00:27:18,135 it's not dollars. 652 00:27:18,212 --> 00:27:20,804 It's percentage. 653 00:27:20,881 --> 00:27:23,590 this all explains the plaid trousers. 654 00:27:25,719 --> 00:27:29,304 And we're back with more of this is your automotive life. 655 00:27:31,058 --> 00:27:33,150 All right, we just had the tearful reunion 656 00:27:33,227 --> 00:27:34,726 With your mother who you hadn't seen 657 00:27:34,803 --> 00:27:36,478 Since leaving the hospital in 1970. 658 00:27:36,489 --> 00:27:38,063 -It was great seeing her again. -Yeah, great seeing her. 659 00:27:38,140 --> 00:27:40,065 really great seeing her, thank you for that. 660 00:27:40,142 --> 00:27:42,660 I'm thinking she's probably in phoenix by now. 661 00:27:42,736 --> 00:27:44,569 It's about a four-day bus ride. 662 00:27:44,646 --> 00:27:46,830 We're ready for our next vehicle. 663 00:27:46,907 --> 00:27:47,831 Start it up. 664 00:27:50,577 --> 00:27:53,337 -Oh, yeah. -All right, all right. 665 00:27:53,414 --> 00:27:56,623 Could we hear the vehicle speak, please? 666 00:27:58,344 --> 00:27:59,843 -I know exactly what that is. -You do? 667 00:27:59,920 --> 00:28:02,087 I know exactly what that is, yeah. 668 00:28:02,164 --> 00:28:04,515 -Oh, there it is! -The hummer, 669 00:28:04,591 --> 00:28:06,258 But the military hummer. 670 00:28:06,334 --> 00:28:07,685 That's the real one. 671 00:28:07,761 --> 00:28:10,187 This high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle, 672 00:28:10,264 --> 00:28:12,856 Or humvee, was developed in the 1980s 673 00:28:12,933 --> 00:28:13,691 And was highly visible 674 00:28:13,767 --> 00:28:15,976 In the american military operation 675 00:28:16,052 --> 00:28:17,519 In the persian gulf war. 676 00:28:17,530 --> 00:28:20,698 This mighty beast has a 6.5-liter v8 engine, 677 00:28:20,774 --> 00:28:23,867 205 horsepower, and is still used 678 00:28:23,944 --> 00:28:25,861 By our military today. 679 00:28:25,871 --> 00:28:27,538 no, I could tell when it turned on 680 00:28:27,614 --> 00:28:29,448 -It had that low purr. -It's not that loud 681 00:28:29,524 --> 00:28:31,208 Because then the enemy would... 682 00:28:31,285 --> 00:28:33,869 be able to spot you and find you a lot easier. 683 00:28:33,879 --> 00:28:36,046 -The horn is very weak, too. -You joined the marine corps 684 00:28:36,123 --> 00:28:39,049 In 1990, and you're still in the marine corps, aren't you? 685 00:28:39,126 --> 00:28:42,794 well, I retired in 2013 after 23 years. 686 00:28:42,871 --> 00:28:44,963 But I remember rolling through kosovo 687 00:28:45,040 --> 00:28:46,965 On many a patrol in humvees. 688 00:28:47,042 --> 00:28:49,634 And we were shot at on several occasions. 689 00:28:49,711 --> 00:28:51,395 glad you came home safe, and I want to thank you 690 00:28:51,472 --> 00:28:52,679 -For your service. -Absolutely. 691 00:28:52,756 --> 00:28:54,231 now we have one vehicle left. 692 00:28:54,308 --> 00:28:56,141 Well, I think it's kind of a dream vehicle. 693 00:28:56,218 --> 00:28:57,350 You'll see what I'm talking about. 694 00:28:57,427 --> 00:28:59,737 -Come on. -All right. 695 00:29:02,390 --> 00:29:05,233 you know those tv shows where they find a veteran 696 00:29:05,244 --> 00:29:06,651 And they give him a brand-new car? 697 00:29:06,728 --> 00:29:09,246 -Yeah. Yeah? -This isn't one of those, no. 698 00:29:09,323 --> 00:29:10,914 No, this isn't even close to that. 699 00:29:10,991 --> 00:29:13,241 But what we're gonna do is let you take it for a ride. 700 00:29:13,252 --> 00:29:14,752 okay! That's good. 701 00:29:14,828 --> 00:29:17,537 Then we'll snatch the dream away. 702 00:29:17,614 --> 00:29:20,257 Grab a corner, I think you'll like this. 703 00:29:20,334 --> 00:29:22,042 Let's pull it back. 704 00:29:22,118 --> 00:29:23,376 oh. 705 00:29:23,453 --> 00:29:24,669 Oh, yeah! 706 00:29:24,746 --> 00:29:27,422 yeah, jaguar f-type. 707 00:29:27,433 --> 00:29:28,766 The jaguar f-type r coupe 708 00:29:28,842 --> 00:29:30,768 Is their latest english sports car, 709 00:29:30,844 --> 00:29:32,770 With a supercharged v8 engine that supplies 710 00:29:32,846 --> 00:29:36,607 A whopping 550 horsepower to all four wheels. 711 00:29:36,683 --> 00:29:40,352 And like all jaguars, it's beautifully designed. 712 00:29:41,947 --> 00:29:44,856 -Nice-looking car, isn't it? -It's gorgeous! 713 00:29:44,933 --> 00:29:45,723 Look at that. 714 00:29:45,801 --> 00:29:47,901 I love the grille on these things. 715 00:29:47,978 --> 00:29:50,529 -Look at that. -Have you ever had a jag? 716 00:29:50,605 --> 00:29:51,622 -No. -Okay, well, this will 717 00:29:51,698 --> 00:29:53,281 Continue the tradition. 718 00:29:55,110 --> 00:29:56,576 You're not gonna have this one either, 719 00:29:56,653 --> 00:29:58,119 But you get to drive it. 720 00:29:58,130 --> 00:29:59,412 And that's a start. 721 00:30:10,717 --> 00:30:11,975 Ha-ha! 722 00:30:12,052 --> 00:30:14,928 Pulls nicely, doesn't it? 723 00:30:15,005 --> 00:30:16,555 driving this is a joy. 724 00:30:16,631 --> 00:30:17,815 -This is really nice. -They're nice cars. 725 00:30:17,891 --> 00:30:20,818 They really are, it rides beautifully. 726 00:30:20,894 --> 00:30:23,395 what's the first car you bought 727 00:30:23,471 --> 00:30:24,822 When you had a few bucks in your pocket 728 00:30:24,898 --> 00:30:26,490 After being in show business? 729 00:30:26,567 --> 00:30:29,568 It took a long time, it really did. 730 00:30:29,644 --> 00:30:32,654 It happened about eight years ago. 731 00:30:32,665 --> 00:30:36,616 And I'm a family man, so I couldn't justify this. 732 00:30:36,693 --> 00:30:40,996 So I bought a bmw 535i... 733 00:30:41,006 --> 00:30:44,791 -Very nice. -...And I still own it today, 734 00:30:44,868 --> 00:30:46,677 And I still drive it today. 735 00:30:46,753 --> 00:30:49,012 I think I'm due for a for another car. 736 00:30:49,089 --> 00:30:51,014 well, maybe this will be the car for you. 737 00:30:51,091 --> 00:30:53,008 if I ever did go sports car, this would be the one. 738 00:30:53,018 --> 00:30:54,852 there you go, there you go, could happen. 739 00:30:54,928 --> 00:30:57,679 That midlife crisis should be kicking in... 740 00:30:57,690 --> 00:30:59,857 -Any minute now. -...I'm saying within the hour. 741 00:30:59,933 --> 00:31:02,017 -You're almost 50 now, right? -Yes. 742 00:31:02,027 --> 00:31:03,026 Ooh, yeah. 743 00:31:03,103 --> 00:31:04,862 talk about turning over the odometer. 744 00:31:04,938 --> 00:31:06,521 -Yeah, I know. -That's the one. 745 00:31:06,532 --> 00:31:08,532 add another 20 there. 746 00:31:08,609 --> 00:31:09,983 You're doing just fine, though. 747 00:31:10,060 --> 00:31:11,985 I'm doing all right, can't complain, can't complain. 748 00:31:12,062 --> 00:31:13,945 You can put your foot on it a little bit. 749 00:31:14,022 --> 00:31:15,196 Have a taste. 750 00:31:18,401 --> 00:31:19,784 Yee-ha! 751 00:31:21,622 --> 00:31:23,163 Now I first, I guess, really became 752 00:31:23,239 --> 00:31:24,381 Aware of you on the daily show. 753 00:31:24,458 --> 00:31:25,716 -How'd you get that gig? -Well, it was 754 00:31:25,792 --> 00:31:26,791 Right after Saturday night live. 755 00:31:26,826 --> 00:31:28,460 now you were on that for one season. 756 00:31:28,536 --> 00:31:29,711 yeah, one season. 757 00:31:29,722 --> 00:31:31,630 And they didn't renew my contract. 758 00:31:31,706 --> 00:31:34,892 Nice way of saying they fired me. 759 00:31:34,968 --> 00:31:38,395 Somehow, I got invited in to do the daily show. 760 00:31:38,472 --> 00:31:39,396 I read with jon. 761 00:31:39,473 --> 00:31:40,898 I felt like I screwed it up. 762 00:31:40,974 --> 00:31:44,059 And they came in, and I thought they were gonna 763 00:31:44,069 --> 00:31:46,353 Give me a handshake and a "thank you." 764 00:31:46,429 --> 00:31:47,646 And they didn't. 765 00:31:47,722 --> 00:31:50,190 They said, "hey, we really 766 00:31:50,266 --> 00:31:52,910 We like you, and we would like for you to join the show 767 00:31:52,986 --> 00:31:54,578 -If you're interested." -oh, that's great. 768 00:31:54,655 --> 00:31:56,580 You know, I screamed something, 769 00:31:56,657 --> 00:31:58,740 Probably a curse word, and... 770 00:31:58,751 --> 00:32:01,251 You know, I kind of was at my wits' end. 771 00:32:01,328 --> 00:32:05,413 I was broke, I had a child, 772 00:32:05,424 --> 00:32:08,667 And I needed to provide for my family. 773 00:32:08,743 --> 00:32:11,544 Had I not gotten the gig, no one really knows it, 774 00:32:11,621 --> 00:32:13,764 But had I not gotten the gig, 775 00:32:13,840 --> 00:32:16,716 I was going to go back on active duty in the marines 776 00:32:16,793 --> 00:32:19,436 Because, you know, I had to provide. 777 00:32:19,513 --> 00:32:21,262 Now was there any time when you were 19 778 00:32:21,273 --> 00:32:24,015 You thought about doing this before you went in the marines? 779 00:32:24,050 --> 00:32:28,779 yeah, I was I was always a fan of comedy my whole life. 780 00:32:28,855 --> 00:32:30,614 I grew up loving it. 781 00:32:30,691 --> 00:32:33,116 And I was a theater and film major in college, 782 00:32:33,193 --> 00:32:35,735 And I knew there was something in me 783 00:32:35,812 --> 00:32:37,779 That always wanted to do it and try it. 784 00:32:37,790 --> 00:32:40,457 But I also wanted to serve and do that as well. 785 00:32:40,534 --> 00:32:42,292 You know, when you graduate from university of kansas 786 00:32:42,369 --> 00:32:44,536 Or the university of anywhere as a theater major, 787 00:32:44,612 --> 00:32:46,955 You're gonna be a waiter for a long time. 788 00:32:46,966 --> 00:32:48,966 Or I had my pilot's license, 789 00:32:49,042 --> 00:32:50,968 So I got a guaranteed flight contract 790 00:32:51,044 --> 00:32:52,636 With the marine corps, so I thought, 791 00:32:52,713 --> 00:32:53,637 "well, maybe I'll be top gun." 792 00:32:53,714 --> 00:32:56,756 "maybe I'll be top gun," that's realistic, yeah. 793 00:32:56,833 --> 00:32:58,133 So what are you doing now? Are you on a show? 794 00:32:58,143 --> 00:32:59,493 Are you doing a film? What are you doing? 795 00:32:59,569 --> 00:33:02,470 uh, actually, I got a lot of television things happening. 796 00:33:02,481 --> 00:33:03,888 That's where it is now, isn't it? 797 00:33:03,965 --> 00:33:06,316 it feels like it, so I've been very lucky. 798 00:33:06,393 --> 00:33:08,059 Holey moley, which is on abc, 799 00:33:08,136 --> 00:33:09,653 We're shooting a second season of that. 800 00:33:09,730 --> 00:33:12,656 And, then, I have a show on discovery channel 801 00:33:12,733 --> 00:33:14,566 Called rob riggle: Global investigator. 802 00:33:14,642 --> 00:33:17,318 oh, wow, global investigator, that sounds... 803 00:33:17,329 --> 00:33:20,572 -What are you investigating? -Mysteries. 804 00:33:20,648 --> 00:33:23,116 So basically, I took indiana jones 805 00:33:23,193 --> 00:33:25,836 And I mixed him with the pink panther, 806 00:33:25,912 --> 00:33:28,163 So I'm kind of a blundering investigator. 807 00:33:28,173 --> 00:33:29,998 -That sounds funny. -It is! 808 00:33:30,009 --> 00:33:33,176 I am curious and interested in what I'm investigating, 809 00:33:33,253 --> 00:33:35,086 -I'm just really bad at it. -Right, right. 810 00:33:35,163 --> 00:33:37,797 Not that interested enough to do it well, but interested. 811 00:33:37,874 --> 00:33:40,091 Yeah, yeah. That sounds funny. 812 00:33:40,168 --> 00:33:42,019 I think it's doing well, and I hope people enjoy it. 813 00:33:42,095 --> 00:33:43,428 well, rob, thank you for sharing 814 00:33:43,505 --> 00:33:45,346 Your automotive life with us. 815 00:33:45,357 --> 00:33:46,598 I appreciate this. 816 00:33:46,633 --> 00:33:47,932 A lot of fun, my friend, thank you. 817 00:33:48,009 --> 00:33:50,360 -Thank you, man. -Appreciate it. 818 00:33:53,032 --> 00:33:57,108 Coming up, a blind man drives a car really fast! 819 00:33:57,185 --> 00:33:59,319 So this'll make you the world's fastest 820 00:33:59,395 --> 00:34:01,872 Unassisted blind man in an automobile. 821 00:34:01,948 --> 00:34:03,582 -That's correct. -All right. 822 00:34:10,290 --> 00:34:11,214 We're here at spaceport 823 00:34:11,291 --> 00:34:13,333 In truth or consequences, new mexico. 824 00:34:13,409 --> 00:34:16,169 We're literally in the middle of nowhere. 825 00:34:16,246 --> 00:34:17,962 I'm with a man who has an amazing story. 826 00:34:18,039 --> 00:34:19,389 His name is dan parker. 827 00:34:19,466 --> 00:34:22,300 Dan is 50 years old, professional race driver, 828 00:34:22,377 --> 00:34:23,802 And a drag racing champion. 829 00:34:23,878 --> 00:34:25,062 This is your car right here. 830 00:34:25,138 --> 00:34:26,304 Tell us about what happened. 831 00:34:26,339 --> 00:34:28,732 You were the 2005 world champion. 832 00:34:28,809 --> 00:34:31,142 yeah, I'm the 2005 american drag racing league 833 00:34:31,177 --> 00:34:32,644 Pro nitrous world champion, 834 00:34:32,679 --> 00:34:34,312 And we were testing a new motor combination. 835 00:34:34,347 --> 00:34:36,406 On March 31st, 2012, 836 00:34:36,483 --> 00:34:39,150 On the first full pass at the eight-mile mark, 837 00:34:39,185 --> 00:34:40,652 At 175 miles an hour, the car made 838 00:34:40,728 --> 00:34:43,071 A hard right turn into the wall. 839 00:34:43,082 --> 00:34:44,581 Went over the wall, tumbled, broke in half. 840 00:34:44,658 --> 00:34:46,199 I woke two weeks later from an induced coma 841 00:34:46,276 --> 00:34:47,534 To find out my brain swole, 842 00:34:47,610 --> 00:34:49,160 Compressed my optic nerve and killed it. 843 00:34:49,237 --> 00:34:50,995 -I'm 100% blind for life. -Wow. 844 00:34:51,072 --> 00:34:53,090 I've never heard of any other racer going blind, 845 00:34:53,166 --> 00:34:55,166 You know, especially from something like I went through. 846 00:34:55,243 --> 00:34:56,501 I accepted the fact as a racer 847 00:34:56,578 --> 00:34:58,169 I might come home beaten up or in a box. 848 00:34:58,246 --> 00:34:59,203 I never imagined I'd come home blind. 849 00:34:59,281 --> 00:35:01,881 oh, man, but that didn't stop you. 850 00:35:01,958 --> 00:35:03,716 I had about six months of deep depression, 851 00:35:03,793 --> 00:35:06,386 And one night in a dream, I had a dream that I could race again, 852 00:35:06,462 --> 00:35:08,012 So I started designing and building a motorcycle. 853 00:35:08,047 --> 00:35:11,182 Ten months later, in 2013, I became the first blind man 854 00:35:11,217 --> 00:35:12,392 To race bonneville in '14 and return 855 00:35:12,468 --> 00:35:13,852 And set the fim class record. 856 00:35:13,928 --> 00:35:15,520 okay, now getting on a motorcycle 857 00:35:15,597 --> 00:35:19,524 When you're blind seems, I hate to say dumber, 858 00:35:19,559 --> 00:35:22,193 But dumber than getting back in a car when you're blind. 859 00:35:22,228 --> 00:35:25,697 -What kind of motorcycle? -It's a three-wheel motorcycle 860 00:35:25,773 --> 00:35:27,290 To take the balance out of the equation. 861 00:35:27,367 --> 00:35:29,459 It has a 70cc two-stroke aprilia. 862 00:35:29,536 --> 00:35:33,296 And my fim class record is 62.05 miles per hour. 863 00:35:33,373 --> 00:35:35,799 okay. Then you decide to get back into the car. 864 00:35:35,876 --> 00:35:37,750 This is a car you built yourself, isn't it? 865 00:35:37,827 --> 00:35:40,303 yes, with a lot of help of volunteers and friends. 866 00:35:40,380 --> 00:35:41,638 But at the very beginning, 867 00:35:41,715 --> 00:35:43,381 I think people thought I was prank calling them 868 00:35:43,458 --> 00:35:44,883 When I would call and tell them what I was trying to do. 869 00:35:44,959 --> 00:35:47,144 right, okay. So what do we have here? 870 00:35:47,220 --> 00:35:49,554 It looks like a 2007, 2008, 2009? 871 00:35:49,589 --> 00:35:50,889 yeah, 2008 corvette. 872 00:35:50,965 --> 00:35:52,223 I bought it as a flood car, 873 00:35:52,300 --> 00:35:54,559 Had no motor and no interior in it, 874 00:35:54,594 --> 00:35:55,894 With the sole purpose of building it 875 00:35:55,970 --> 00:35:57,821 And becoming the world's fastest blind man. 876 00:35:57,898 --> 00:36:00,940 building a car as a blind man, how did that work? 877 00:36:01,017 --> 00:36:02,775 I have to figure out adaptive techniques. 878 00:36:02,852 --> 00:36:05,403 With measuring, I still run my milling machine and lathe. 879 00:36:05,480 --> 00:36:06,988 I have a talkbox hooked to my caliper 880 00:36:06,999 --> 00:36:09,407 So I can machine something within a thousandth of an inch. 881 00:36:09,484 --> 00:36:11,835 And so I've been hands-on in building this car, 882 00:36:11,912 --> 00:36:13,620 Not just sitting on the sidelines. 883 00:36:13,696 --> 00:36:14,913 and what do you want to do? 884 00:36:14,948 --> 00:36:16,414 What do you want to do with this car? 885 00:36:16,449 --> 00:36:18,249 What's the record you want to try to get? 886 00:36:18,284 --> 00:36:21,252 mike newman in England has been 200.4 miles an hour 887 00:36:21,287 --> 00:36:22,462 With human assistance. 888 00:36:22,538 --> 00:36:24,514 So my goal eventually is to become 889 00:36:24,591 --> 00:36:26,183 The world's fastest blind man, 890 00:36:26,259 --> 00:36:27,675 But to do it with no human assistance, 891 00:36:27,686 --> 00:36:29,853 Solely relying on my custom guidance system 892 00:36:29,930 --> 00:36:32,430 That gives me audible feedback so I know how to stay on course. 893 00:36:32,507 --> 00:36:34,357 now it's kind of windy out here today. 894 00:36:34,434 --> 00:36:35,934 Do you think because of this wind 895 00:36:35,969 --> 00:36:38,144 It'll keep you from hitting 200 miles an hour? 896 00:36:38,221 --> 00:36:40,271 yeah, realistically, today, we don't think 897 00:36:40,306 --> 00:36:42,032 We got 200 in the books, you know. 898 00:36:42,108 --> 00:36:45,276 If we could go 140, 150 miles an hour, we'll be happy. 899 00:36:45,311 --> 00:36:47,111 and that'll still give you a record, won't it? 900 00:36:47,146 --> 00:36:48,872 yes, that'll be the world's fastest 901 00:36:48,949 --> 00:36:51,032 Unassisted blind man. 902 00:36:51,043 --> 00:36:53,284 all right, I see a lot of equipment you wouldn't see 903 00:36:53,361 --> 00:36:54,786 In the standard corvette, obviously. 904 00:36:54,821 --> 00:36:57,881 -Are you running on pump fuel? -C16, high octane. 905 00:36:57,958 --> 00:36:59,332 high-octane racing gas, okay. 906 00:36:59,409 --> 00:37:01,501 -14:1 compression. -Wow, okay. 907 00:37:01,577 --> 00:37:03,461 And you're making about 570 horse. 908 00:37:03,496 --> 00:37:06,056 All right, well, that sounds like it can do the job. 909 00:37:06,132 --> 00:37:07,557 -Yeah. -It's amazing 910 00:37:07,634 --> 00:37:09,726 You built the motor, you built the car. 911 00:37:09,803 --> 00:37:11,394 Can I go for a ride with you first 912 00:37:11,471 --> 00:37:13,396 And you show me how all the electronics work, 913 00:37:13,473 --> 00:37:15,807 And then you'll try and set the record, eh? 914 00:37:15,842 --> 00:37:17,901 -Let's do it. -Give it a shot. 915 00:37:17,978 --> 00:37:19,736 you can drop it. 916 00:37:19,813 --> 00:37:21,905 dan's car is equipped with a second set of controls 917 00:37:21,982 --> 00:37:25,316 For the passenger seat, but I'll be letting him drive. 918 00:37:25,351 --> 00:37:27,077 Eh, I'm sure it'll be fine. 919 00:37:27,153 --> 00:37:28,870 Uh, yeah? 920 00:37:30,023 --> 00:37:31,915 Tell us about the technology in the car. 921 00:37:31,992 --> 00:37:34,158 Tell us how you're able to accomplish this. 922 00:37:34,193 --> 00:37:35,827 a friend of mine, patrick johnson, 923 00:37:35,903 --> 00:37:37,087 An engineer at boeing phantom works, 924 00:37:37,163 --> 00:37:39,205 Built me this guided system 925 00:37:39,282 --> 00:37:40,581 That gives me audible feedback. 926 00:37:40,592 --> 00:37:43,093 So it has a gyro in it, gpses, 927 00:37:43,169 --> 00:37:44,427 I've got inertia switches, 928 00:37:44,504 --> 00:37:46,596 And it can do calculations or predictions 929 00:37:46,673 --> 00:37:47,764 To know where I'm at ahead of myself. 930 00:37:47,841 --> 00:37:51,268 I'm able to correct my steering with the audible feedback. 931 00:37:51,344 --> 00:37:52,769 right. Oh, that's amazing. 932 00:37:52,846 --> 00:37:54,887 And you hear audible beeps left and right, 933 00:37:54,964 --> 00:37:56,723 -Is that how it works? -No, it's actually saying, 934 00:37:56,799 --> 00:37:59,317 "straight, right, right, right, straight." 935 00:38:02,305 --> 00:38:05,115 oh, that's saying, "straight, straight, straight." 936 00:38:05,191 --> 00:38:06,390 I got it, okay. 937 00:38:06,468 --> 00:38:09,027 For a minute, I thought it was the diaphragm in the fuel pump. 938 00:38:09,062 --> 00:38:10,069 I'm going, "what's that noise?" 939 00:38:11,981 --> 00:38:13,531 that's what I'm hearing the whole time. 940 00:38:13,608 --> 00:38:15,199 straight, straight, straight, 941 00:38:15,276 --> 00:38:16,793 Left, straight, straight. 942 00:38:16,870 --> 00:38:18,628 do people think it's kind of crazy, 943 00:38:18,705 --> 00:38:20,538 A blind man going 200 miles an hour? 944 00:38:20,615 --> 00:38:21,914 it was tough getting people to accept it, 945 00:38:21,991 --> 00:38:23,750 But now a lot more people are on board. 946 00:38:23,826 --> 00:38:25,710 -I'm a racer. -Well, now, we're gonna try 947 00:38:25,787 --> 00:38:27,637 The high-speed run on your own. 948 00:38:27,714 --> 00:38:29,881 So this will make you the world's fastest 949 00:38:29,916 --> 00:38:32,759 Unassisted blind man in an automobile? 950 00:38:32,835 --> 00:38:34,144 -That's correct. -All right. 951 00:38:34,220 --> 00:38:35,386 I'd say let's see what happens, 952 00:38:35,463 --> 00:38:37,889 But that would be inappropriate. 953 00:38:39,759 --> 00:38:41,392 I'm out here at the end of the track. 954 00:38:41,427 --> 00:38:44,321 This is about 2.5 miles. 955 00:38:50,829 --> 00:38:53,237 straight, straight, straight, left. 956 00:38:58,277 --> 00:39:01,245 Straight, straight, straight, straight, left, straight. 957 00:39:01,322 --> 00:39:04,082 Straight, straight, straight, straight, straight. 958 00:39:07,787 --> 00:39:10,421 I can hear the car coming now. 959 00:39:14,710 --> 00:39:16,135 take over, take over stopping. 960 00:39:16,212 --> 00:39:18,688 straight, straight, straight. 961 00:39:18,765 --> 00:39:20,973 whoa. 962 00:39:23,803 --> 00:39:25,403 Patrick, how fast did I go? 963 00:39:33,688 --> 00:39:36,706 Hell yeah, everybody. 964 00:39:36,783 --> 00:39:38,950 how'd it feel? 965 00:39:38,985 --> 00:39:40,377 What kind of speed did you hit? 966 00:39:40,453 --> 00:39:43,830 -152 miles an hour. -152, very good. 967 00:39:43,906 --> 00:39:45,882 Very good, so that's still a record, isn't it? 968 00:39:45,959 --> 00:39:47,959 -Yes, sir. -Oh, that's great. 969 00:39:47,994 --> 00:39:50,002 all right, coming out. 970 00:39:50,079 --> 00:39:51,337 got it? 971 00:39:51,414 --> 00:39:53,005 Jay. 972 00:39:55,543 --> 00:39:58,136 -Who is this? -It's jay, remember me? 973 00:39:58,212 --> 00:40:00,805 Boy, they break a record, they forget who you are. 974 00:40:00,840 --> 00:40:02,140 Ten minutes ago, "oh, man..." 975 00:40:02,216 --> 00:40:03,975 -Oh, this is jay leno! -Oh, hey, that's right! 976 00:40:04,010 --> 00:40:06,236 Yeah, yeah, that's right, that's right. 977 00:40:06,312 --> 00:40:07,854 Nice job, nice job. 978 00:40:07,930 --> 00:40:09,572 Well, I'm sorry we didn't hit 200, 979 00:40:09,649 --> 00:40:11,816 But 152 is pretty damn good. 980 00:40:11,851 --> 00:40:14,577 it felt awesome to run 152 miles an hour 981 00:40:14,654 --> 00:40:16,154 With zero human assistance. 982 00:40:16,230 --> 00:40:17,530 It's amazing. 983 00:40:17,607 --> 00:40:19,198 You don't realize how fast you're going 984 00:40:19,275 --> 00:40:21,159 Because you don't have the visual, you know, 985 00:40:21,194 --> 00:40:22,994 You don't have cones going by or trees 986 00:40:23,029 --> 00:40:24,996 Or whatever it is at the drag strip. 987 00:40:25,031 --> 00:40:27,165 And there's so much concentration going on 988 00:40:27,200 --> 00:40:29,500 That you're oblivious to just about everything else. 989 00:40:29,535 --> 00:40:30,927 anyway, congratulations, 990 00:40:31,004 --> 00:40:32,837 I'm glad you set a record today, my friend. 991 00:40:32,914 --> 00:40:34,046 -Thank you, brother. -Good to see you. 992 00:40:34,123 --> 00:40:35,765 All right, very good. 993 00:40:35,842 --> 00:40:37,434 that's awesome, man, that's awesome. 994 00:40:37,510 --> 00:40:38,935 very cool. 995 00:40:39,012 --> 00:40:43,231 For more cool cars, go to jaylenosgarage.Cnbc.Com. 996 00:40:47,720 --> 00:40:50,021 I'm trying out tesla's new space-age pickup 997 00:40:50,056 --> 00:40:51,448 Called the cybertruck. 998 00:40:51,524 --> 00:40:52,782 it'd be quite interesting to see 999 00:40:52,859 --> 00:40:54,692 If we can actually fit it down there. 1000 00:40:54,727 --> 00:40:56,360 now elon has dared me to take it through 1001 00:40:56,395 --> 00:40:58,362 The boring company's test tunnel 1002 00:40:58,397 --> 00:41:00,123 Right under los angeles. 1003 00:41:00,200 --> 00:41:01,791 all right, so this is the first time 1004 00:41:01,868 --> 00:41:04,452 Cybertruck has ever been inside a boring company tunnel. 1005 00:41:04,463 --> 00:41:05,953 we don't even know if it'll fit. 1006 00:41:05,964 --> 00:41:07,371 We're pushing the envelope. 1007 00:41:07,406 --> 00:41:09,290 let's see, how are we? 1008 00:41:09,301 --> 00:41:11,375 I think you're you're looking good on this side. 1009 00:41:11,410 --> 00:41:13,211 okay, here we go. 1010 00:41:13,246 --> 00:41:14,545 Going into the tunnel. 1011 00:41:14,580 --> 00:41:16,881 that's it. Going pretty good. 1012 00:41:16,916 --> 00:41:19,550 -Here we go. -Yeah. 1013 00:41:19,627 --> 00:41:21,135 wow, cool tunnel. 1014 00:41:21,146 --> 00:41:22,645 What is that on the side? 1015 00:41:22,722 --> 00:41:24,814 this is steel-reinforced concrete. 1016 00:41:24,891 --> 00:41:26,224 -Oh, okay. -Yeah. 1017 00:41:26,259 --> 00:41:28,151 You can go faster. 1018 00:41:28,228 --> 00:41:30,561 We're in a tunnel under l.A. 1019 00:41:30,638 --> 00:41:32,730 that's very cool. 1020 00:41:32,765 --> 00:41:34,398 You don't want to break down in here. 1021 00:41:34,475 --> 00:41:35,658 well, this is a test tunnel, 1022 00:41:35,735 --> 00:41:38,152 So there'd be parallel tunnels 1023 00:41:38,163 --> 00:41:40,663 For, you know, any kind of, like, production situation, 1024 00:41:40,740 --> 00:41:42,832 So there'd be many tunnels, and then you'd have doors 1025 00:41:42,909 --> 00:41:44,408 In between the tunnels, and you'd also have, 1026 00:41:44,443 --> 00:41:45,593 Like, alcoves and that kind of thing 1027 00:41:45,595 --> 00:41:48,505 Where people could exit or do whatever is needed. 1028 00:41:48,581 --> 00:41:49,689 wow, look how far that is. 1029 00:41:49,766 --> 00:41:52,333 Just my luck, this is when the earthquake happens. 1030 00:41:52,344 --> 00:41:54,126 Oh, actually, tunnels are safer 1031 00:41:54,203 --> 00:41:55,503 Than the ground in an earthquake. 1032 00:41:55,514 --> 00:41:57,088 Tunnels are safer than the ground? 1033 00:41:57,164 --> 00:41:58,181 think of earthquakes 1034 00:41:58,258 --> 00:42:00,350 Are like waves on the surface, 1035 00:42:00,426 --> 00:42:02,843 And if you let's say there's a 1036 00:42:02,854 --> 00:42:04,687 There's a hurricane, you'd rather be in a submarine 1037 00:42:04,764 --> 00:42:06,689 -Than a ship. -Well, that's true. 1038 00:42:06,766 --> 00:42:08,266 now, normally, this would be on autopilot, 1039 00:42:08,301 --> 00:42:09,433 So you wouldn't need to drive at all. 1040 00:42:09,468 --> 00:42:11,686 so the idea being, you drive your tesla down here, 1041 00:42:11,696 --> 00:42:13,196 Put it on autopilot, and it would take you 1042 00:42:13,273 --> 00:42:14,522 -Through the tunnel. -Yeah. 1043 00:42:14,533 --> 00:42:15,773 So this is the elevator. 1044 00:42:15,808 --> 00:42:17,525 -Oh, the elevator takes us up? -Yeah. 1045 00:42:17,536 --> 00:42:19,035 oh, very cool. 1046 00:42:19,112 --> 00:42:20,778 We get right to here. 1047 00:42:20,855 --> 00:42:24,374 And just stop, where, right about here? 1048 00:42:24,450 --> 00:42:26,117 wow, we just barely fit. 1049 00:42:29,956 --> 00:42:31,872 Here we go. 1050 00:42:31,883 --> 00:42:33,874 Hopefully we don't catch on anything on the way up. 1051 00:42:33,885 --> 00:42:36,219 -It's hilarious. -Yeah. 1052 00:42:36,296 --> 00:42:37,378 How crazy is this? 1053 00:42:37,389 --> 00:42:39,889 -And just go forward? -Yeah. 1054 00:42:39,966 --> 00:42:41,382 elon, thank you very much. 1055 00:42:41,393 --> 00:42:43,467 This is kind of a bucket list thing 1056 00:42:43,502 --> 00:42:44,969 To get a glimpse of the future, 1057 00:42:45,004 --> 00:42:46,563 And you're doing it, my friend. 1058 00:42:46,639 --> 00:42:49,223 With the boring machine, and going through the tunnel 1059 00:42:49,234 --> 00:42:51,475 In this car, it's very cool. 1060 00:42:51,552 --> 00:42:52,902 I hope the next 12 years is as good 1061 00:42:52,979 --> 00:42:54,571 -As the last 12 have been. -Well, thanks.