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This is one of the greatest rally drivers from the early 80's by the name of Ari Vatanen. His recovery at the 2:00 min mark is impressive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l19F2YPVey0 and watch for the one handed driving whilst keeping the sun out of his eyes with the other on this Pike Peak assault. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEuZG37gFdM Last edited by au350hp; 20-04-2018 at 01:57 PM. |
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That scene reminds me of Lloyd Ruby at LeMans. I forgot which car he drove, but it was one of the 7 Litre GT40s. He set fast lap and it was during the middle of the night of all things. This was well before a chicane was built into the Mulsanne straight. He said during the day the trees scared him. He was alright when it was dark and notable to see the trees well.
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Yes that is a classic.
It's a different place now though, all bitumen. Cars are different too ![]() Google the Youtube vid of Ken Block in the Hoonicorn Mustang doing Pikes Peak. He shades his eyes at the same spot as a tribute to the legendary drive of Ari Vatanen ![]() ![]()
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Went and watched it,awesome absolutely.If anyone else hasnt seen it....https://youtu.be/XuidwnAmp1g
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Funny I watched both Ari Vatanen & Ken Block pike peak clips recently!
nice touch by Ken Block
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AMAZING STUFF , Scary and fun in one go .
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