The Mr. Angry Interview
Never known for using too many words to get his point over, we got an interview with Mike Musto, Mr. Angry from series 1 of the Bullrun Reality show and now a fixture in the Bullrun Rally each year..
How did you come to find out about the Bullrun Rally?
• I was at the start of the 2005 Bullrun Rally in Times Square and thought… hmm… I’d be pretty damn good at this.
Who is your co-driver and how do you know each other?
• Peter Bergman: AKA, The Midnight Jewish Mechanic, we met because we both have a similar desire to slap the crap out of high dollar store bought stuff with old school blue collar ingenuity.
Most annoying habit and best quality of your co-driver?
• Most annoying habit… he is sometimes uncontrollable, he’s a rabid party animal and dance machine, just put on some “Earth, Wind and Fire” and watch out as the man has some skillz on the floor. His best quality? – I trust him implicitly.
Favourite in-car snacks?
• RedBull and Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies
How was your first taste of Bullrun?
• Pretty frickin’ good. I made a TV show… nice intro. right.
The biggest secret about Bullrun is….?
• We do actually follow all posted speed limits… honest.
What’s the best thing about Bullrun?
• Camaraderie and cars… it doesn’t get much better.
Worst hangover you’ve had…?
• On Bullrun…The Ritz Carlton in Miami Beach, last year… that was a rough one.
Your in-car soundtrack is…?
• You serious? We have a 39 year old car with a 3″ exhaust – that is the soundtrack.
Best trick learnt on Bullrun?
• We don’t use tricks… we play by the rules, just like every one else.
Favorite rival on Bullrun?
• Rawlins… I have a constant urge to slap the shit out of him, but I respect him because he knows his shit and is good at what he does, that goes a long way in my book.
What’s the toughest thing about Bullrun?
• Fatigue. You need to be smart to do this Rally… it’s no cake walk.
The Perfect Road trip for you is…..?
• One were I never break down or run out of fuel.
What cars do you have / do you drive?
• 1968 Dodge Charger, 1969 Dodge… it’s coming. I roll blue collar.
Favourite car?
• 1970 Lamborghini Miura