Tony Pond attempts to lap the IOM at 100mph average
Tony Pond is the driver at the wheel of this standard production Rover V6 827 Vitesse.
It's his second bid to be the first person to lap the Isle of Man TT circuit at over 100mph in a four wheeled vehicle.
Tony an Isle of Man resident and Britain's most famous rally driver almost made it during his attempt in 1988.
For this 1990 challenge he chose to do it, but this time without a navigator.
This meant a useful weight-saving - particularly effective on the 1000 feet climb from sea-level to the highest point on the circuit - but would require Tony to have perfect memory and knowledge of the TT courses 233 bends, in order to keep the average speed up.
This clip captures the excitement of the record run itself via the use of in-car cameras.
The end result is probably the best quality point-of-view footage ever recorded actually during a record attempt or motorsport event.
The Story Of The Metro 6R4 PART TWO
A look at the Competition history of the Metro 6R4, from it's design to it's last World Rally, the 1986 RAC.
We then follow the Austin Rover Works drivers, Tony Pond and Malcolm Wilson through the 1986 season.
We also look at the 6R4 in the British Open Championship.
Genesis to Revelation Part 2 of 5.
Subaru Isle of Man TT Record Attempt
Subaru of America, Inc. has released a new YouTube video of the 2011 Subaru WRX STI setting an all-time course record for the historic Isle of Man TT Mountain Course. The 5 minute 25 second video highlights in graphic detail the speed and drama surrounding rally driver Mark Higgins' lap that averaged 115.356 MPH. After the run, Higgins talks through the "moment" at Brey Hill when he momentarily loses, and then regains, control of the WRX STI at more than 150 MPH.
Driving a US specification 2011 Subaru WRX STI, Higgins achieved speeds of 162 MPH and a lapped time of 19 minutes 37 seconds over the 37-mile track, navigating more than 200 corners.
"This is one of the most daunting tracks I have ever driven, and the most terrifying," said Higgins, a Manx native. "We were only able to get two practice runs and on our second practice I had the biggest "moment" of my career. We had a passenger on the run and so coming into Bray Hill at more than 150 MPH, the extra weight compressed the suspension more than on previous runs and shifted the Subaru to the left and then right as I corrected--it was a real tank slapper. The whole thing went by so quickly that we never slowed below 110 MPH, and then we were back on the power. It was amazing and the helicopter shots really show just how hairy it really was."
The WRX STI was a production US spec car running a standard 305 HP turbocharged boxer engine. Some safety modifications were made. The Subaru was equipped with a Lifeline fire suppression system, Hockley Motorsports roll cage, motordrive competition seats, Mintex brake pads (but stock calipers and rotors), and a louder open Exhaust to warn spectators of the on-coming car. The speed limiter was turned off to allow a higher maximum speed; off-the shelf Tien springs and dampers were added to accommodate the numerous high-speed jumps on the circuit, sending the WRX STI almost four feet off the ground. The car ran on street legal Pirelli P Zero Trofeo tires.
BBC Rally Sprint 1983 - Race
The race portion of the 1983 BBC Rally Sprint. Four Grand Prix drivers versus four Rally drivers in a 10 lap sprint around Donington Park National circuit in identical MG Maestros. Grand Prix drivers: Nigel Mansell, John Watson, Danny Sullivan and Derek Warwick. Rally drivers: Tony Pond, Pentti Arrikala, Stig Blomqvist and Jim McRae.
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Climb - Pikes Peak Hill Climb with a Monster
Ride on the bumper of a screaming 910hp, Twin-turbo, All-wheel Drive, 150 mph Suzuki SX4 as it races up one of the world's most dangerous hills. An attempt by the "Monster" to break his own record of 10:01:41...
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (June 29, 2010) -- For the fifth consecutive time, Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima combined experience, skill and Falken Tires to claim overall victory in the 88th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Although he did not set a new Pikes Peak record, one day before his 60th birthday, Tajima continues to hold the current overall record for reaching the peak, beating hill climb veterans Paul Dallenbach and Rhys Millen in the Unlimited Class. He drove his new 910-hp Monster Sport Suzuki SX4 Hill Climb Special on Falken WildPeak A/T tires, the powerful new line of all-terrain, all-season tires Falken launched this past April.
Following Exhaustive tests in a Japanese wind tunnel facility, Monster's 2010 Pikes Peak race car underwent extensive aerodynamic changes to better adapt to the modified road surface on the race to the clouds, which assumed a smoother tarmac and less gravel than last year. Thinning air ascending the mountain robs most motors of their power by 30 or more percent, but the increase in horsepower over last year's race car helped push the driver forward.
Fly with Ian Hutchinson around Isle of Man
A fast lap on board with Ian Hutchinson around Isle of Man circuit.
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Metro 6R4 85 RAC Rally Preview
from sportsnight. had to take asmall section out to get it under 10 minutes but it was only about Tony Pond flying a helicopter.
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"HARD ROCK VERSION" http://youtu.be/FOuh6D5Q_4I
All riders survived these crashes. Top Speed 190-206mph, 25mph hairpin corners and 200mph straights over a 38 mile road circuit.
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1985 Autofit Stages - Metro 6R4 Footage
Rare footage of Tony Pond in the B197 XUD car giving the car an impressive win!!
For more info, pics and chat go to www.6r4.net now!!!!!
