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terra wrote:This video shows "Group B" rally cars from the early and mid 80's. Similar genetics to the on in the Ken Block video but these are driven in anger. No orange and white crash barriers, only trees (or spectators).

It was these monsters that gave rise to cars like Ken Block's. They were applying formula 1 engine technology (around 600hp in final form) and desperately trying to construct vehicles that would safely harness all that power and speed. They failed, in the end chassis/tyre technology and the roads themselves couldn't contain these cars, so they were banned.

We cut our teeth during this time, driving club level rally cars. Making up for in commitment what we lacked in horsepower and budget. I started competing in real gymkana (also called motorkana) at 13yo then progressed to rally at 17yo. The rally days ended in an argument with a tree that caused spinal injuries (full recovery). My brother and father still compete, as funds allow.

Don't know if these vids convey the spectacle, but they were truly awesome, as was the skill of the drivers who tamed them.

Group B... Enjoy!