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Back in 2018, "Fred Flintstone," who was actually a Florida man named Don Swartz, drove around the Wesley Chapel area in a Smart Car that was customized to look a lot like the iconic Flintmobile. It must’ve been a slow day in the neighborhood, because Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Deputy H. Echevarri decided to use the off-the-wall incident as an opportunity for a photo op, staging a scene where Swartz got pulled over and cited for speeding. In a Facebook post, the Pasco Sheriff’s office joked that “Mr. Flintstone” “became unruly and had to be detained.” “After further investigation, Mr. Flintstone was issued a Notice To Appear and released. Deputy Echevarria then seized the vehicle which is now part of the PCSO fleet. This is what Intelligence-Led Policing looked like in the stone age,” the post read. “A very special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Don and Trina Swartz for being such great sports… Yabba Dabba Doo!” Even if this guy wasn’t actually breaking any laws, you have to ask yourself what he was doing all dressed up more than a week after Halloween. For more check out Altdriver.com

The “Golden Eagle” is a 1964 Dodge 330 Limited Edition that inspired Stephen King to write the horror novel "Christine." It's been called "the most evil car in America." But do you know why? It was originally used as a police car in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Three of the officers who drove the vehicle all ended up killing their families in a murder-suicide. Eventually, it was sold to the Allen family, who claimed that the car's doors would swing open when they drove it on the highway. The Allens were never harmed, but several poor souls who vandalized the car in the '80s and '90s met tragic fates. One was struck by lightening. Another was decapitated by an 18-wheeler. Two kids who were hit by other cars died after being flung onto the Golden Eagle. In 2008, one kid simply touched the car. He later went home to murder his whole family and burn his house to the ground. Wendy Allen, who was nicknamed the EelKat and the Sea Witch of Old Orchard Beach, was the car's longtime owner. She claims to collect and decorate nothing but haunted cars, which she takes to car shows. Even after the Golden Eagle was chopped up and sent to junkyards, Wendy tracked down some of the pieces and had it remade. Spooky stuff, right?

The 1969 Talladega 500 was the worst NASCAR race of all time. There were plenty of issues surrounding that infamous running at Talladega Superspeedway (formerly Alabama International Motor speedway) that contributed to it being an absolute Whopper-sized dud. Chief among these issues were serious tire failures that occurred during the race’s practice run. These failures spurred Richard Petty, who was the President of the Professional Driver Association, to lead a boycott of the race. Those who joined Petty in the boycott included David Pearson, Bobby Allison, Donnie Allison, Cale Yarborough, Buddy Baker, Tiny Lund, Ramo Stott, and nine additional drivers. Firestone also withdrew their tires from the race as a result of the tire malfunctions. By all accounts, the race never should have happened, but NASCAR President Bill France Sr. was determined that it go on as scheduled. In a last-minute scramble, France offered fans free admission to the 1970 Daytona 500 if they bought tickets to the Talladega race. On top of that, Goodyear had a new set of tires flown in the day before race day. The NASCAR Grand National Series race was pretty uneventful, although it did mark the first race that Dodge Charger Daytona race cars were used in the Cup Series. As far as race results go, Bobby Isaac won the pole and Richard Brickhouse came away the winner, though even that was the subject of controversy. Jim Vandiver, who ended up finishing second, argued that he had actually lapped Brickhouse and should have been considered the winner. Some auto racing scholars think that Brickhouse racing in a winged Dodge Daytona and Vandiver racing in an older Charger 500 was the major reason behind Brickhouse’s win. In any case, the PDA ended up disbanding after its boycott of the ’69 Talladega 500. Considering the background and execution of the race, it’s hard to come up with a worse race in United States stock car racing history.

You won't find this Ford F-150 convertible pickup truck at your average dealership. To give us the Ford pickup droptop, the folks over at Newport Convertible Engineering took a F-150 SuperCrew, chopped the roof off, and threw in an electrically folding soft top. Pretty slick, right? Besides the convertible top, the truck also comes stacked with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 with direct and port fuel injection. Whether you're looking for serious towing capabilities or just a laid-back highway cruise, the 10-speed automatic truck churns out 375 hp and 470 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm. NCE, which also made waves when they spruced up a Tesla Model S with a folding soft top, definitely outdid themselves with this Ford convertible truck. For more, check out: altdriver.com

https://altdriver.com/racing/tony-stewart-net-worth/ Boasting a net worth of $70 million, former NASCAR dirver Tony Stewart is one of the highest-paid auto racing names in the United States. Here’s a brief look into exactly how the Columbus, Indiana native made all of his money.

https://altdriver.com/off-road/monster-jam-is-the-high-octane-experience-of-a-lifetime/ If you've never been to a Monster Jam event before, you're seriously missing out. It features some of the most badass machines on four wheels facing off in high-flying and intense competition. Not to mention, it's fun that the whole family can enjoy. What's not to love?

https://altdriver.com/racing/brenda-jackson-mother-of-dale-earnhardt-jr-dies-at-65/ The entire NASCAR community is in mourning following the news that Brenda Jackson, the mother of Dale Earnhardt Jr., died on April 22 following a battle with cancer. She was 65. For 15 years, Jackson worked at JR Motorsports, the racing team co-owned by Dale Jr. and his sister, Kelley Earnhardt Miller. May she rest in peace.

https://altdriver.com/luxury/powerhouse-coach/ The Powerhouse Coach isn’t your typical truck camper. It's not only 122 feet long and can haul a 38,000-pound trailer and a boat, but also has 400 square feet of interior space. It's also got three TVs and an entertainment center with more than $10,000 worth of equipment. It doesn't get much sweeter than that.

https://altdriver.com/racing/remembering-late-nascar-legend-david-pearson/ On November 12, 2018, NASCAR icon David Pearson passed away. He was 83. Known as the "Silver Fox" for his cunning racing style, Pearson was a three-time champion and was most known for his rivalry with Richard Petty. "I never went into any race I didn't think I could win," Pearson once said. What a legend. Rest in peace, David.

https://altdriver.com/general/dodge-ram-1500-thank-god-country-boy-commercial/ This 2019 Ram 1500 commercial makes it clear that the Ram truck perfect for owners from all walks of life. The ad cuts back from cityscape to country road, all while the Tennessee Kids perform a special rendition of the classic song “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.” It may not be quite like the John Denver version, but it definitely gets the job done. Considering that the ad has racked up more than 20 million YouTube views since it was posted back in January 2018, it’s safe to say that Dodge definitely nailed it with this one.

https://altdriver.com/racing/dale-earnhardt-sr-cleans-windshield/ During the Miller High Life 400 back in 1986, Dale Sr. leaned out of his car MID-RACE to clean mud off his windshield. What a classic moment from the Intimidator!

https://altdriver.com/luxury/mercedes-s600-royale/ Built upon the W222 chassis, the S600 Royale began life as a brand new Mercedes-Maybach S600. Nearly everything else was stripped from the car save for the interior. Since neither the owner nor the designer was even known to the public, the S600 has a certain mysteriousness to it and baffled many when it first burst onto the scene in 2016. Just one look at the S600 Royale, and it’s clear why it got the epic reaction that it did.

While the mid-90s flick starring Michael Jordan and your favorite Looney Tunes characters racked in massive success, Warner Bros. had plans to make a number of sequels. These proposed sequels included "Skate Jam" starring Tony Hawk, "Spy Jam" starring Jackie Chan, and "Race Jam" starring Jeff Gordon. Instead of making any of these movies, Warner Bros. opted to make the 2003 flop "Looney Tunes: Back in Action."

https://altdriver.com/classics/chevy-vega-general-motors/ You may recall the Vega as the Chevy curse gifted to John DeLorean by a collection of General Motors corporate designers. The number of problems associated with the Vega caused General Motors to suffer as a result. You’re probably still wondering where GM went wrong, right? We’re guessing they are, too.

https://altdriver.com/life/samantha-busch-7-things/ From her work as a blogger to her TV stardom, Samantha Busch is more than just the wife of a professional race car driver.

It's never worth it to drive drunk. Get a designated driver or order a ride share. Stay safe on the roads this holiday!

On July 21, 2018, Duke University students broke the Guinness World Record for most fuel-efficient vehicle, which had previously been set by ETH Zurich back in 2005. The hydrogen fuel cell car of Duke Electric Vehicles gets the equivalent of 14,573 miles per gallon. The old record? 12,600 miles per gallon. What an awesome achievement!

He was so dominant that NASCAR feared viewers would lose interest! Don't feel so bad for Jeff, though, his net worth speaks volumes (literally). Check it out here: https://altdriver.com/racing/jeff-gordon-net-worth/

https://altdriver.com/racing/kyle-busch-net-worth/ Kyle Busch's estimated net worth is $50 million. Here are 3 ways he really earned it.

Are you more of a Camaro or a DeLorean? Maybe you just like your good ol' Ford truck. Let us know!

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is now a NASCAR announcer for NBC, but he was building his hefty net worth before he even hit the booth! 1:1, Altdriver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR, NASCAR drivers, net worth

What's the highest selling American car of all time? Probably not what you think it is. The Ford F-150 is relatively new in the lifespan of American vehicle but it certainly packs a punch. Did you know it was the first monster truck? Come check out more rare facts on the F-150.

Back to the future or blast from the past? The Delorean DMC-12 will live on in our hearts forever, despite only being in production for 2 short years. Lets learn some fun and rare facts about the DeLorean!

We take a Rare look at one of the most produced cars of all time, the Volkwagen Beetle.

We take a Rare look at the classic, MOST popular car of its time, The Chevy Chevelle.