In a moment that is really more “Instagram ruins everything” than anything else, a big cadre of modded-looking cars and some motorcycles were impounded for driving in the LA river this week. The news helicopter footage looks like a scene from Midnight Club 2.
Even if you’ve never been to California, you probably recognize the spot from movies and video games—that cool concrete half-pipe has been a backdrop for off-the-record automotive hijinks since John Travolta was dancing on car hoods.
“The rules are, there ain’t no rules!” Grease
Just off the top of my head, besides Grease, this location (or at least a version of it) is in Gone in 60 Seconds, Midnight Club, and Grand Theft Auto V.
As far as I know, it has never been legal to drive down the …
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Author: Andrew P. Collins
