Group B - The Age of the Supercar

America in the 80s: Cocaine, crime, cool music Europe in the 80s:

This got me thinking that someone should make a movie about Group B rally

Statisticly, casualties from Group B is actually lower than some other sports, but that doesn't meant it is safe, it meant that drivers got insane godly level of skills.

What we can learn from this video: The cars were iconic, the drivers had supernatural talent, the crowds were batshit insane and you gotta stay hydrated. I guess 80's music will never go out of style is another lesson.

You want to be a good driver? Try GT You want to be the best driver? Try F1 You want to be a legendary driver? Group B that is.

"4WD and turbocharging are the keys for success" Lancia: laughs in 037

Crazy how the winningest driver of the era was Timo Salonen. He smoked two packs a day, wore thick glasses while driving, and looked like he worked at a Radio Shack. Phenomenal

For the love of motorracing, For the love of filmmaking. Art, right here.

This has got everything that hollywood likes. Incredible speed. Danger. Chaos inside the car as the copilot frantically tries to spit out the pace notes. Walter Rohl who had photographic memory and could memorize an entire 40 minute stage in a single practice run, and practice it back in his mind. I can't believe there has never been a movie made about group B rally. This is like a hidden gem of awesomeness.

Moral of the story: Always Be Hydrated

1:38 This segment gets especially emotional when you remember that by the time Audi launched the 4WD Quattro they were winning every race, pretty much forcing all of the competition to develop a 4WD car that could compete with the Quattro. Lancia didn't have the budget to develop a new powertrain and instead made the 037, a RWD beast that ended up winning against Audi in 1983 despite all the odds being stacked against them. Very inspiring story.

RIP Hannu Mikkola 1942-2021

“Four wheel drive and turbocharging is the future. All serious competitors should heath the warning.” cuts to the Lancia 037 I love that haha.

Boys drink Red Bull Real men drinks water

The story of Group B, the most insanely dangerous racing series ever known to man. There were virtually no restrictions and the series produced some of the most crazy race cars ever. But, Group B was so dangerous that it only lasted four seasons before it was abruptly cancelled after a number of crashes resulting in driver and fan fatalities.

This is that kind of video that you come back from time to time just because of the sheer passion you have for the sport and the beautiful filmmaking.

God dammit dude you're making me nostalgic of a time where I wasn't even born yet...

Whoa, this was definitely way heavier than I expected when I decided I wanted to watch a video about cool cars for breakfast.

R.I.P Henry toivonen - sergio crésto 💔😭😭😭

Initially Henri insisted on racing even with the flu and a sore throat, as he wanted to retain his championship lead which he lost when he retired from the rally in Sweden. He won stage after stage leading the pack and most certainly going to win the Tour de Corse. However he later began complaining about the immense stress of racing there, with such a powerful and fast car on such small and unforgiving roads. After the first day he was quoted with saying “This rally is insane, even though everything is going well at the moment. If there is trouble, for sure, I am completely finished.”