DRIVE MORE | An Automotive Film

In DRIVE MORE, three friends with a shared love for vintage European sports cars set out on a journey far beyond the open road. With the iconic Round Headlamp Rally 1000—a 1,000-mile, two-day rally across Michigan—on the horizon, each friend has a personal goal for this year’s adventure. But as they prepare their quirky, character-filled classics for the challenge, they discover that the road ahead is about more than just miles.

From late nights in the garage and last-minute fixes to the roar of engines and the beauty of Michigan’s backroads, DRIVE MORE captures the raw passion, dedication, and camaraderie that define the vintage car community. It’s a story of friendship, perseverance, and the joy of the drive.

Join them for a journey where the cars are more than machines, and the miles are more than just numbers. Watch DRIVE MORE now and experience the thrill of the open road, the struggle of preparation, and the unbreakable bond forged by a shared passion.

YouTube Link: DRIVE MORE | Short Film

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This film has been a long-overdue project for me and the people in the film. We started filming over 3 years ago! Finished filming almost a year and a half ago. This film started as another one of Jon's "Hey Matt, we're gonna swap someone's motor in my garage. Bring your camera and film it" Scenarios. I'd almost go to say that filming this project has been a key factor in the creation of the MARS Channel. The concept and design of the channel and series like Spanners all come from the process of making DRIVE MORE.

I'd love to go more in-depth on my thoughts and the smaller adventures/hurddles we had when making this film, but I feel that may be more appropriate in an ARCHIVE episode in the future. 

Here are some BTS Photos from filming at the Gilmore for one of our main scenes.

Written by: Matthew Thompson

Photos: Jon Zomer & Cassidy Taylor