just found this in the rec.crafts.metalworking usenet group.


http://korvideo.free.fr/200411/maitrise.wmv

It is titled Ballet by Lotus Super 7

I've seen that before - never ceases to amaze me!

Pete

Wow, that is some serious car control skill and good use of the handbrake!

Ive seen abit of auto testing on TV and there was Russ Swift (the bloke who does the handbrake turns in the rovers and Minis) and his son, i think his son his national champion or something. Has a stripped out mini with loads of holes in to make it lighter and an A series tuned for loads of low down power.
When they are preparing just before the event the memorise and go through all the turns and gate, just like a bob sleigh driver/pilot does.

My uni have put on a few events and always thought about doing it, but always think i will knacker my car if i do. When i get the indy on the road and i have a second car i might give it a go.

He drives like COLIBRIMAN lol

Seem to remember Athoirs had a video kicking round like that......

Nice driving

I've done a bit of that, not quite to that standard though!
If the test was long, most people stopped halfway to read the instructions!
Loads of fun, may do some more in the Locost this year. Seriously thinking about solenoid handbrake with button on the gear knob.

Marcus

That is excellent car control..

I've never seen anything quite to that level of competency.

They do something similar in Japan in parking lots, but what I've seen is not even CLOSE to matching the grace and skill of that fellow.

Wow. Double wow.

Graber

Excellent,but why didnt he get a cheer or even round of aplause

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Originally posted by bob
Excellent,but why didnt he get a cheer or even round of aplause

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He didn't get a cheer, because that is the standard at a national autotest (been there, done that). Most of the top lads can equal this in their Mini specials and Novas. Way before Locost, a mate of mine built a seven replica using a Viva front end and live axle, he could really pedal that thing and regularly won in his class. I, on the other hand, was a bit slow in my Manta, but took a number of class wins.

Marcus