Madness on Wheels (2012)

  • NR
  • 04/01/2012 (GB)
  • Documentary
  • 1h

Rallying's Craziest Years

Overview

In the 1980s rallying was more popular than Formula 1. 'Group B' machines had taken the world by storm. De-regulation opened the way for the most exciting cars ever to hit the motor sport scene. Nothing like it has ever happened since. 'This is the fastest rallying there has ever been' - Peter Foubister. For four wild and crazy years manufacturers scrambled to build ever more powerful cars to be driven by fearless mavericks who could handle the extreme power. The sport was heading out of control and the unregulated mayhem ended abruptly in 1986 after a series of horrific tragedies. This is the story of when fans, ambition, politics and cars collided.

John L. Matthews

Director

Richard Heap

Director

Cast

Denise Cooke's headshot

Denise Cooke

Self - Narrator (voice)
John Davenport's headshot

John Davenport

Self - Director, Austin Rover Rally Team 1976-1987
Tony Pond's headshot

Tony Pond

Self - Rally Driver (archive footage)
Jean Todt's headshot

Jean Todt

Self - Director, Peugeot Talbot Sport 1982-1993

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