History Awesome / TheGreatRace

** Speaking of the Hannibal Twin 8, consider the fact that, despite failing to outdo Leslie, Professor Fate is able to design and build cars, submarines and other equipment by himself that (mostly) work. And that's circa ''1908''. [[CutLexLuthorACheck If he'd stop trying to undermine/outdo Leslie, he'd be rich]]. Also, even though Leslie deliberately threw the race, Fate and Max were able to complete a grueling, long-distance ''(20000 mile)'', cross-continent automobile endurance race with a car that he designed and built in his own garage. Leslie had to approach an automobile manufacturer and sell them on the idea of a long-distance endurance race in order to get his car. In other words, Leslie may be able to out-do Fate in performing daredevil stunts and set records, but Fate out-does him when it comes to equipment.
** In fact, earlier in the film, he makes a BadAssBoast to Leslie and Weber's board of directors that he'll build the greatest automobile in the world and win. And Fate actually does back that boast up in spades. Self-sabotage aside, the car apparently ran flawlessly apart from its thermometer getting frozen in Alaska and having to change a flat tire in France. If it weren't for Max's one navigational blunder, they would've actually ''won'' and were ''less than twenty seconds behind Leslie'' at the finish line. Win or lose, it's a accomplishment that cements their place in automotive history.

** In fact, earlier in the film, he makes a BadAssBoast to Leslie and Weber's board of directors that he'll build the greatest automobile in the world and win. And Fate actually does back that boast up in spades. Self-sabotage aside, the car apparently ran flawlessly apart from its thermometer getting frozen in Alaska and having to change a flat tire in France. If it weren't for Max's one navigational blunder, they would've actually ''won'' and were ''less than twenty seconds behind Leslie'' at the finish line.

** Speaking of the Hannibal Twin 8, consider the fact that, despite failing to outdo Leslie, Professor Fate is able to design and build cars, submarines and other equipment by himself that (mostly) work. And that's circa ''1908''. [[CutLexLuthorACheck If he'd stop trying to undermine/outdo Leslie, he'd be rich]]. Also, even though Leslie deliberately threw the race, Fate and Max were able to complete a grueling, long-distance (20000 miles), cross-continent automobile endurance race with a car that he designed and built in his own garage. Leslie had to approach an automobile manufacturer and sell them on the idea of a long-distance endurance race in order to get his car. In other words, Leslie may be able to out-do Fate in performing daredevil stunts and set records, but Fate out-does him when it comes to equipment.
** In fact, earlier in the film, he makes a BadAssBoast to Leslie and Weber's board of directors that he'll build the greatest automobile in the world and win. And Fate actually does back that boast up in spades. Self-sabotage aside, the car apparently ran flawlessly apart from its thermometer getting frozen in Alaska and having to change a flat tire in France. If it weren't for Max's one navigational blunder, they would've actually won and were ''less than twenty seconds'' behind Leslie at the finish line.

** In fact, earlier in the film, he makes a BadAssBoast to Leslie and Weber's board of directors that he'll build the greatest automobile in the world and win. And Fate actually does back that boast up in spades. Self-sabotage side, the car apparently ran flawlessly apart from having to change a flat tire. If it weren't for Max's one navigational blunder, they would've actually won and were ''less than twenty seconds'' behind Leslie at the finish line.

** Speaking of the Hannibal Twin 8, consider the fact that, despite failing to outdo Leslie, Professor Fate is able to design and build cars, submarines and other equipment by himself that (mostly) work. And that's circa ''1908''. [[CutLexLuthorACheck If he'd stop trying to undermine/outdo Leslie, he'd be rich]]. Also, even though Leslie deliberately threw the race and Fate knocked out the other competitors, he and Max were able to complete a grueling, long-distance, cross-continent automobile endurance race with a car that he designed and built in his own garage. Leslie had to approach an automobile manufacturer and sell them on the idea of a long-distance endurance race in order to get his car. In other words, Leslie may be able to out-do Fate in performing daredevil stunts and set records, but Fate out-does him when it comes to equipment.
** In fact, earlier in the film, he makes a BadAssBoast to Leslie and Weber's board of directors that he'll build the greatest automobile in the world and win. And Fate actually does back that boast up in spades. If it weren't for Max's one navigational blunder, they would've actually won and were ''less than twenty seconds'' behind Leslie at the finish line.

** In fact, earlier in the film, he makes a BadAssBoast to Leslie and Weber's board of directors that he'll build the greatest automobile in the world and win. And Fate actually does back that boast up in spades. If it weren't for Max's one navigational blunder, they would've actually won and were only a ''minute'' behind Leslie at the finish line.

** Speaking of the Hannibal Twin 8, consider the fact that, despite failing to outdo Leslie, Professor Fate is able to design and build cars, submarines and other equipment by himself that (mostly) work. And that's circa ''1908''. [[CutLexLuthorACheck If he'd stop trying to undermine/outdo Leslie, he'd be rich]]. Also, even though Leslie deliberately threw the race and Fate knocked out the other competitors, he and Max were able to complete a gruelling, long-distance, cross-continent automobile endurance race with a car that he designed and built in his own garage. Leslie had to approach an automobile manufacturer and sell them on the idea of a long-distance endurance race in order to get his car. In other words, Leslie may be able to out-do Fate in performing daredevil stunts and set records, but Fate out-does him when it comes to equipment.

* The Hannibal 8 is an awesome car. It can do almost anything you can think of, when driven by someone who's competent.

** Speaking of the Hannibal 8, consider the fact that, despite failing to outdo Leslie, Professor Fate is able to design and build cars, submarines and other equipment by himself that (mostly) work. And that's circa ''1908''. [[CutLexLuthorACheck If he'd stop trying to undermine/outdo Leslie, he'd be rich]]. Also, even though Leslie deliberately threw the race and Fate knocked out the other competitors he and Max were able to complete a gruelling, long-distance, cross-continent automobile endurance race with a car that he designed and built in his own garage. Leslie had to approach an automobile manufacturer and sell them on the idea of a long-distance endurance race in order to get his car. In other words, Leslie may be able to out-do Fate in performing daredevil stunts and set records, but Fate out-does him when it comes to equipment.

* Leslie somehow wandering through a giant pie fight without getting a speck on him ([[BrokenStreak for a while]], at least).

* Leslie somehow wandering through a giant pie fight without getting a speck on him (for a while, at least).

* Maggie trying to defend Hezekiah from the Baron by...singing.

** His sword duel with the Baron when the movie suddenly shifts to the {{swashbuckler}} genre. He was well on his way to winning, [[VillainExitStageLeft had the Baron decided to stick around]].

* Leslie somehow wandering through a giant pie fight without getting a speck on him.

** His sword duel with the Baron when the movie suddenly shifts to the {{swashbuckler}} genre. He was well on his way to winning, [[VillainExitStageLeft had the Baron]] [[KnowWhenToFoldThem decided to stick around]].

** His sword duel with the Baron when the movie suddenly shifts to the {{swashbuckler}} genre, which he was well on his way to winning, [[VillainExitStageLeft had the Baron decided to stick around]].

** Speaking of the Hannibal 8, consider the fact that, despite failing to outdo Leslie, Professor Fate is able to design and build cars, submarines and other equipment by himself that (mostly) work. In ''1908''. [[CutLexLuthorACheck If he'd stop trying to undermine/outdo Leslie, he'd be rich]]. Also, even though Leslie deliberately threw the race and Fate knocked out the other competitors he and Max were able to complete a gruelling, long-distance, cross-continent automobile endurance race with a car that he designed and built in his own garage. Leslie had to approach an automobile manufacturer and sell them on the idea of a long-distance endurance race in order to get his car. In other words, Leslie may be able to out-do Fate in performing daredevil stunts and set records, but Fate out-does him when it comes to equipment.

** His sword duel with the Baron, which he was well on his way to winning, [[VillainExitStageLeft had the Baron decided to stick around]].

** Speaking of the Hannibal 8, consider the fact that, despite failing to outdo Leslie, Professor Fate is able to design and build cars, submarines and other equipment by himself that (mostly) work. Also, even though Leslie deliberately threw the race]] and Fate [[spoiler: knocked out the other competitors he and Max were able to complete a gruelling, long-distance, cross-continent automobile endurance race with a car that he designed and built in his own garage. Leslie had to approach an automobile manufacturer and sell them on the idea of a long-distance endurance race in order to get his car. In other words, Leslie may be able to out-do Fate in performing daredevil stunts and set records, but Fate out-does him when it comes to equipment.

** Speaking of the Hannibal 8, consider the fact that, despite failing to outdo Leslie, Professor Fate is able to design and build cars, submarines and other equipment by himself that (mostly) work. Also, even though [[spoiler: Leslie deliberately threw the race]] and Fate [[spoiler: knocked out the other competitors]] he and Max were able to complete a gruelling, long-distance, cross-continent automobile endurance race with a car that he designed and built in his own garage. Leslie had to approach an automobile manufacturer and sell them on the idea of a long-distance endurance race in order to get his car. In other words, Leslie may be able to out-do Fate in performing daredevil stunts and set records, but Fate out-does him when it comes to equipment.
* "The Great Leslie" of course.
** His sword duel with the Baron, which he was well on his way to winning, [[DirtyCoward had the Baron decided to stick around]].

!!The Film

** Speaking of the Hannibal 8, consider the fact that, [[spoiler: despite failing to outdo Leslie,]] Professor Fate is able to design and build cars, submarines and other equipment by himself that (mostly) work. Also, even though [[spoiler: Leslie deliberately threw the race]] and Fate [[spoiler: knocked out the other competitors]] he and Max were able to complete a gruelling, long-distance, cross-continent automobile endurance race with a car that he designed and built in his own garage. Leslie had to approach an automobile manufacturer and sell them on the idea of a long-distance endurance race in order to get his car. In other words, Leslie may be able to out-do Fate in performing daredevil stunts and set records, but Fate out-does him when it comes to equipment.

!!The ''Thomas and Friends'' special:
* The scene of [[spoiler:the international engines disembarking from the ship. They make quite the spectacle]].
* Thomas [[spoiler:jumping across the rising Vicarstown Bridge to get to the mainland and Gordon]].
* [[spoiler: In spite of their rather weak starts in their respective competitions, Gordon and Thomas managing to gain significant ground back and become potential winners. Too bad a missing safety valve and derailed flatbeds ruined their chances]].
* Thomas and Ashima [[spoiler:trying and succeeding in dragging Vinnie, an engine several times larger and stronger than either of them, away from Philip so he can run to safety]].
* In a meta-example specifically for this film, the fact that [[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/uk/?yr=2016&wk=21&p=.htm it was able to break into the top 10 in the UK box office on its opening weekend in cinemas]], a feat which no other special had managed before.
** Even more awesome? It was a ''limited release''.

** Speaking of the Hannibal 8, consider the fact that, [[spoiler: despite failing to outdo Leslie,]] Professor Fate is able to design and build cars, submarines and other equipment by himself that (mostly) work. Also, even though [[spoiler: Leslie deliberately threw the race]] and Fate [[spoiler: knocked out the other competitors]] he and Max were able to complete a gruelling, long-distance, cross-continent, automobile endurance race with a car that he designed and built in his own garage. Leslie had to approach an automobile manufacturer and sell them on the idea of a long-distance endurance race in order to get his car. In other words, Leslie may be able to out-do Fate in performing daredevil stunts and set records, but Fate out-does him when it comes to equipment.

** Also counts as a CrowningMomentOfFunny when, shortly after Hezekiah joins her you can see the Baron off to the side looking completely stumped.

** Also counts as a CrowningMomentOfFunny when, shortly after Hezekiah joins her you can see the Baron off to the side looking completely stumped.

** Speaking of the Hannibal 8, consider the fact that, despite failing to outdo Leslie, Professor Fate is able to design and build cars, submarines and other equipment by himself that (mostly) work. Also, even though [[spoiler: Leslie deliberately threw the race]] and Fate [[spoiler: knocked out the other competitors]] he and Max were able to complete a gruelling, long-distance, cross-continent, automobile endurance race with a car that he designed and built in his own garage. Leslie had to approach an automobile manufacturer and sell them on the idea of a long-distance endurance race in order to get his car. In other words, Leslie may be able to out-do Fate in performing daredevil stunts and set records, but Fate out-does him when it comes to equipment.

* Maggie trying to defend Hezekiah from the Baron by... singing.

** Also counts as a CrowningMomentOfFunny when, shortly after Hezekiah joins her you can see the Baron off to the side looking completely stumpped.

* "The Great Leslie" of course.