It’s not easy!
You’ll be surprised at how difficult it is to get a race car started and off the track. The Hyundai I20 WRC car shown in the video is no exception.
It’s impressive that the i20 can travel 60 mph in a blink of an eye after it is launched. But it takes a lot of work to achieve that speed. The difficulty of startup and launch procedures is demonstrated by Top Gear Mowing Editor Ollie Marriage in the video.
Marriage must cocoon himself in the carbon racing chair and secure himself to the five-point harness before he can start the car. He can’t just put the harness on and start the car.
To start, press and hold on the start button. Next, pull the hydraulic brake. Then, open the gas pedal wide and release the start key. You need to master the steps to ensure you get the best kick in your pants while setting off.
After a quick lesson on launch, Marriage illustrates the concepts he spoke of. The i20 leaps off the line quickly, leaving behind rocks and dust. After a quick launch, we are treated with super slow motion footage showing the i20 WRC gliding in the dirt.
These slow-mo photos give you plenty of time for admiring the insane aerodynamic body design of the i20. It’s so unique to see a Hyundai hatchback that has enough aero to be right at home next a GT3 racer. This video will show you how insane rally cars can look if you don’t approve.