Tuesday, February 15, 2011

A rally car on snow tracks?


We've looked at Ken Block before, in two videos showcasing his 'Gymkhana' antics with fast cars. I've just come across another video, showing him driving a Subaru WRX STI rally car fitted with a Mattracks rubber track system.







I'd say that's probably the fastest tracked vehicle that I've ever seen driving on thick snow like that. However, on hard-packed snow or more conventional terrain, an M1 Abrams tank with the engine governor removed might give it a run for its money!





Peter
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7 comments:

  1. Old NFOFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    He's just plain nuts...LOL :-)

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  2. MikaelFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Of course on more conventional terrain(like oh say, a road), those mattrack tracks tend to break pretty quickly.

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  3. BuddyFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I agree... 70 mph+ for the M1 Abrams w/no governor. Just don't ask about how much fuel is consumed!

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  4. PeterFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Buddy, you said it. At those speeds in an M1 Abrams, I think it's measured in gallons per yard!

    :-)

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Any surprise in snowmobiles that will go highway speeds?

    Jim

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  6. MikaelFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    0h yeah, Jim reminded me: that thing is not nearly as fast as a competition snowmobile, and they are tracked vehicles... think crotchrocket for snow.

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  7. PA State CopFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    wonder how many times he threw track?

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