Boys of Bonneville (2011)

Racing on a Ribbon of Salt

This documentary tells the story of an unsung hero and self-made man, David Abbott Jenkins, who, with almost superhuman stamina and boyish charm, set out to single-handedly break every existing land speed record on his beloved Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah. More than a century later, many of "Ab's" records remain unbroken and the legacy lives on in his custom car. Looking like something Batman would have owned, the story comes full circle when Ab's son Marv, restores the 12-cyclinder, 4800-pound "Mormon Meteor" to its glory days for a ceremonial lap on the salt.

Director: Curt Wallin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Production: Lone Peak Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boys of Bonneville about?
This documentary tells the story of an unsung hero and self-made man, David Abbott Jenkins, who, with almost superhuman stamina and boyish charm, set out to single-handedly break every existing land speed record on his beloved Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah. More than a century later, many of "Ab's" records remain unbroken and the legacy lives on in his custom car. Looking like something Batman would have owned, the story comes full circle when Ab's son Marv, restores the 12-cyclinder, 4800-pound "Mormon Meteor" to its glory days for a ceremonial lap on the salt.
Who directed Boys of Bonneville?
Boys of Bonneville was directed by Curt Wallin.
Who stars in Boys of Bonneville?
Boys of Bonneville stars Patrick Dempsey, Jay Leno, Larry H. Miller.
How long is Boys of Bonneville?
Boys of Bonneville has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Boys of Bonneville?
Boys of Bonneville is a Documentary film.
Where was Boys of Bonneville produced?
Boys of Bonneville was produced in United States of America.