1983 Rallycross grand prix from Brands Hatch

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Published 2014-01-28
Classic Rallycross action from 1983, featuring the first outing of Schanche's Xtrac escort and classic duals between the "old guard" Porsches and the new 4 wheel drive Quattros.

All Comments (21)
  • Rallycross, Murray Walker, Dickie Davis, Nigel Mansell in F1, maybe some trials bikes..that was a perfect Saturday morning in my childhood home 😁
  • @mark4lev
    Let’s be honest, this is pure entertainment
  • @JustK4Y1512
    Murray Walker even back then as commentator 🐐 May he rest in peace 🙏
  • Ah ! Happy memories of Saturday Grandstand "Aaand " Murray of course ! Scrambling ,Arthur Lampkin, Mike Vickers , rallycross and my favourite London car club versus the Army in a sort of rallycross . Think it was an annual event . Any else remember that ? The " hafflingers " we're particularly impressive !
  • @trefod
    Martin Schanche was always a colourful guy to watch. Completely insane!
  • Top racing from real men. Top commentary from Murray Walker as always.
  • 5m23 - as an 11 year old kid, I was standing just behind Murray Walker and I remember being impressed at Martin jumping that barrier - one of the most lovely men you could ever meet. John W & my dad ran the cars he developed and sold on & we had a great childhood. Cheers, Martin.
  • Glad you enjoyed it - somehow Rallycross was more exciting with all those hammered-together brutal quattos and porches than the smooth sophisticated works-machines of today. Oh well, nostalgia isn't what it used to be....
  • @MadMedeiros
    Driving a 400 plus horsepower porsche in the rain with one hand while trying to shut the door and maintain control Absolutely terrific
  • @badgers1975
    Classic rob Gibsons Porsche burning oil like always. Classic stuff, Martin was always a character, met him numerous times, as kid was in his pit one day (brands was brilliant for that) and he introduced me to Penttii Arirkkala.
  • Superb mix of cars, i think the Quattro would still be just as competitive today with that horse power!
  • @rvrffdd6416
    La gente puede decir lo que quiera, pero esto era otra historia. Mucho mĂĄs emocionante, se suplĂ­a la falta de tecnologĂ­a con el valor y las manos. Los ordenadores hĂ­bridos con ruedas de hoy... Para quien los quiera. Gracias por subir este material.
  • Jesus Christ that is one gorgeous Escort. Amazing vidoes man really appreciate the purity of the sport from before my time. Peace.
  • @DS-dd7vf
    Hats off to the guy who brought a Volvo 340 to a race against Audi Quattros and Porches.
  • I just watched an escort absolutely blow the doors porsches and quattros. AND a fiesta keeping up with the pack. Never knew such a race existed and had no idea those cosy's were that powerful. The back of the car squats down and the it absolutely RIPS.
  • @gtisid
    this was the first rallycross event i spectated at brands, the years that followed were complete madness. lots of envy on the grid.