In early November 2005, 32 Hours 7 Minutes director Cory Welles screened a rough cut in NYC for Alex Roy, Team Polizei’s fearless captain and experienced rally driver. By mid-December, 2005, little more than one month later, Welles and Roy, along with his co-pilot Jon Goodrich, set out to see if this 20+ year old cross-country driving record was real - and maybe even breakable - today.
They weren’t looking to break, or even match the mark. They simply wanted to know, in a modern world packed full of traffic, police, and ever-advancing law enforcement technology, if it was still possible. It was a recon mission, meant for gathering data and gathering footage, meant for driving responsibly and safely, and meant for understanding what it might take to cross the country in 32 hours. Or less. Here’s an excerpt from Alex’s book, “The Driver”, documenting the conception of the "test" run.
I have a hard time believing Mr. Roys life is boring