racerfink
racerfink UberDork
2/15/23 8:40 a.m.
eastpark
eastpark HalfDork
2/15/23 8:47 a.m.

That was pretty fun to watch. 

Rodan
Rodan SuperDork
2/15/23 9:50 a.m.

yes

Love those Escorts!

The C3 was definitely a surprise.

Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter)
Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
2/15/23 10:54 a.m.

I wonder whatever happened to the member here who had the C3 rallyx project car?

MotorsportsGordon
MotorsportsGordon Dork
2/15/23 11:52 a.m.

That c3 handed that corner better than just about every car there well every 911 in it spun out. In 1969 a 427 corvette run by Henri greder finished second to the factory Porsche team at the Tour de France.

dculberson
dculberson MegaDork
2/15/23 12:16 p.m.

Sweeeeet. But how is it possible with only 160hp?? Sorry sorry

We had a member with a rally c3 he had bigger tires on it and it was orange as I recall. Can't remember his user name or what happened to him and his car! He's the guy with the cone puppet. 

¯\_(ツ)_/¯
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ UltimaDork
2/15/23 12:20 p.m.

It would be hard to get one to pass tech for a US event now, but rumor has it that 20 years ago this thing was a regular sight:

10 Most Ridiculous Cars Ever Rallied – Rally Ready Driving School

dculberson
dculberson MegaDork
2/15/23 12:21 p.m.
Pete. (l33t FS)
Pete. (l33t FS) MegaDork
2/15/23 1:36 p.m.
MotorsportsGordon said:

That c3 handed that corner better than just about every car there well every 911 in it spun out. In 1969 a 427 corvette run by Henri greder finished second to the factory Porsche team at the Tour de France.

These events are very much a "rich people screwing around" type event, and you're unlikely to see serious driving.

Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter)
Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
2/15/23 2:16 p.m.

In reply to dculberson :

That's him, thanks!

Wally (Forum Supporter)
Wally (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
2/15/23 2:22 p.m.
MotorsportsGordon said:

That c3 handed that corner better than just about every car there well every 911 in it spun out. In 1969 a 427 corvette run by Henri greder finished second to the factory Porsche team at the Tour de France.

That car went on to be sold to Jean-Claude Aubriet and I think it held the record for most 24 hours of Le Mans starts with four

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