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jamal
Apr 15, 2003

I'll set the building on fire

Mustang posted:

that seems like a lot of potentially dead or critically injured people if somebody wrecks or loses control. I definitely wouldn't be standing on the side of the road like that.

That class of racing was banned probably less than a year after that shot due to numerous spectator and driver deaths. There were basically no rules, so cars had over 600hp with 1980s suspension, brake, tire, and safety technology. Which is why they did this:

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jamal
Apr 15, 2003

I'll set the building on fire

sinky posted:

There's a documentary about Group B rally. It's called Madness on Wheels :stare:
The full thing is here

Too fast to race is documentary I always recommend.

jamal
Apr 15, 2003

I'll set the building on fire
The best close call in rally history:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwvIRuCLbyg
(happens at about 1:40)

jamal
Apr 15, 2003

I'll set the building on fire
So if you're not pushing the button on the shifter, plus holding the brake, it will go into neutral but not park?

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