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Old 03-04-2005, 05:05 PM
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Why rally drivers are my heros :)

Found some footage I hadn't seen in a while and thought I'd share, enjoy.

http://www.allmotorlink.com/galli_video/gigi_6.wmv
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Awesome clip!!!
Old 03-04-2005, 06:06 PM
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The last part is the best. I thought he was losing control until I realize, a second later, that he was setting up for the hairpin. WRC is so full of great driving like these, and I don't understand why it's not that popular over here.
Old 03-04-2005, 06:21 PM
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wow. Im speechless.
Old 03-04-2005, 06:22 PM
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Nice. I liked the slide at the end where the guy flinched like he was getting ready to run out of the way. That would be so fun!!
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I love WRC. Those guys are the greatest. When I was in Wa, I almost bought a WRX specifically for rally. Had a friend who was going to teach me the ropes, he raced in the amature league (forget what it's called)..., then I transfered out here and fell in love with the 8... maybe I could have one of each. :D

Beautiful drift, can't believe the control they have. Plus the italian woman/co-driver sounds hot.
Old 03-04-2005, 09:03 PM
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rally drivers are the best in the world, i dont care what anyone says.

going over 100mph on dirt sliding around takes alot more ***** than going 200mph on pavement.
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Dunno about the size of the drivers *****.....I think the spectators are the ones with the biggest *****.
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Ike....awesome video!! I couldn't agree more with you. WRC/Rally drivers are something special. IMO the best, most skilled drivers in the world. From dirt to snow!! I'm also very fond of F1 drivers. Both very different, but both amazing.

Thanks for sharing!!

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Old 03-05-2005, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Straight8
Dunno about the size of the drivers *****.....I think the spectators are the ones with the biggest *****.
LOL I'll second that!!!
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They really are amazing drivers, I used to watch it when I was at school. It used to be on every Sunday night on speed channel, haven't looked in a while though. Its too bad there isn't much coverage over here because it really is amazing what those guys do.
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wow
that last turn was crazy
I cant imagine seeing that in person
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Sweet!
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While we're on the subject of rally driving, check out this sweet simulator. Everyone wanna pitch in and we can buy one????

http://www.force-dynamics.com/video...rallyschool.wmv

Looks like a rush...
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Another vid of a factory rally driver (can't remember name) driving an EVO. pretty cool, you can see his footwork and it also shows the tach sometimes.

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.tv/cate...evo/gunma.html

The window takes a while to load, but it's worth it!
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