This was our inaugural event, what started out as a vague idea on the back of a napkin became a reality, and we soon
realized the awesomeness that everyone had helped start. Steel Panther came screeching in sideways 12 seconds before
their assigned start time due to (cough cough) "battery issues". Award for best entry into a parking lot. The
Vuvuzelas, while coming in last, were actually first to arrive at the destination. After stopping for their first
points picture they just started talking, and forgot about the points thing. Award for most distracted but still
awesome participation. Killjoy Powerhead, these guys were a point making, all business, take no prisoners, assualt
team. And the first ones to scratch their name into the "Insert Name Here" trophy. Strangers with Candy, it was the
first year, it was their best year. Their driver was on the edge of a nervous breakdown, worried he wouldn't be able
to make it to the destination in time to score times. Well . . .he was right, see Vuvuzelas. Wyld Stallyns, was no
Bill & Ted but did enjoy an awesome time, was the first team (that day) to complete the tatoo point challenge. Oddly,
the tatoo'ed team member did not return for the following year. Fat Kids, oh you crazy Fat Kids, always the perfect
blend of point acquisition and just having a good time. Fat Kids, submitted the first ever points picture to Cannonball
Control. And yes, that counts as a horse. The Wolfpack, the Cannonball equivalent of Charlies Angels, burst into the
Cannonball with freshly washed hair, and an offer of a ride to anyone that needed one. Sadly, the Wolfpack would
dissolve after this inaugaral year but came back new and improved for CB17 as the Cunt Muffins. And last but not least,
we cannot forget the awesome bartender with the distinctive laugh at the destination, as well as the concerned call from
the hotel owner about some points items left behind.