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A
rally race in
France ended in a tragedy this weekend, when a driver missed his turn and hit a crowd of people. Two deaths were reported, with 17 injured including a race marshall and several children, according to the BBC.
Four of the injuries were deemed "serious," and the scope of the accident overwhelmed rescue services, according to the report. The driver was also injured, and is in the custody of the police, who have launched an investigation, according to iafrica.com.
The Pays des Maures race was being held in Southern France, with the accident occurring on Saturday afternoon near Toulon, according to the BBC.
Scroll down to see a TV report on the accident, in French.
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There's a difference between a
guilt society and a
shame society. There's a difference between self-policing and snitching. This can be hard to grasp, so the Ghetto Boys and
Jalopnik readers are here to explain.
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May 21st, 2012
If a streetracer wrecks his car, hurts no one, and says he's learned his lesson, should he still be brought to the police? The members of a local Honda forum responded to one such incident with a resounding yes.
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May 21st, 2012
Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Europe, Safety, Videos, Toyota
There are plenty of dangers to contend with at a
track day. High speeds, inexperienced drivers, faulty equipment and foul weather can all play havoc on an otherwise friendly fender-to-fender weekend. We can now add carbon monoxide poisoning to the list of potential threats.
One Finnish
Toyota MR2 owner took his machine out for a quick sprint at Ahvenisto just outside of Hameenlinna. After a few minutes behind the wheel, the driver begins struggling to keep control of his car, eventually spinning into the infield. He maneuvers back on track and pulls off, and it isn't long before he blacks out entirely. Later, he would have no recollection of anything after the car hit the grass.
He stays unconscious for nearly 11 minutes before rescue workers resort to smashing his passenger window to gain access. By the time he receives medical attention, his blood was packed with 67 percent carbon monoxide. Any longer in the vehicle's cabin and the day very well could have been his last.
Check out the scariness for yourself.
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As far as we're concerned, this is the greatest corner in the drifting world: the jump at Japan's Ebisu Circuit. Hear the tires chirp as they return to earth and slide down the track past the wall.
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May 21st, 2012
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Ford, First Drives
The Biggest Hammer Of Them All Is Sharper Than Ever
We would love to be able to look you square in the eye and say, "All you need to know about the
2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 can be summed up in one figure: 662." After all, that's the obscene amount of horsepower ripping at the rear tires courtesy of the supercharged 5.8-liter V8 under the hood. Unfortunately, it's not quite that simple. For the first time in its life, the GT500 has found itself lined up against a legitimate competitor in the
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. The muscle car/supercar crossbreed from
General Motors is stitched to conquer not only the quarter mile, but the nation's road courses as well.
In order to answer that threat, the engineers at
Ford have laid a hand on nearly every mechanical and electrical system on board the GT500. While that means the blown V8 churns out a diabolical 112 more horsepower than the previous model, it also means the top-tier
Mustang now comes with tricks like user-selectable
Bilstein dampers, adjustable electronic power steering, larger brakes and an array of optional cooling systems. In fact, if this car came wrapped in a slightly different shade of sheetmetal, we'd be talking about an all-new model instead of a refresh.
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