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Cannonball Run was once a dangerous coast-to-coast car race. But today, it's nothing like it was in the 1970's. In fact, Cannonball Run is headed overseas, where a combination of gasoline and alternative fuel vehicles will be participating.

And the Nissan Leaf, for one, is taking part in the revival of this classic street race. These day's, the Run is a charity event, with sponsors and the opportunity to "raise money for…