Racing Wrecks

Those of you familiar with Fifth Gear have undoubtedly enjoyed Tiff Needell and Jason Plato’s powersliding shootouts, and at this weekend’s British Touring Car Championship, Plato had the opportunity to show off his sideways skills at Brands Hatch.

At the beginning of the second lap, Plato was leading in his Lacetti as Jonathan Adams in the #12 BMW came up strong behind him. The two drivers entered the Paddock Hill Bend and Adams, who apparently misjudged the braking pointing, slammed into the left side of Plato’s bumper, causing the Lacetti to rotate nearly 90-degrees. Plato kept the throttle planted, had the steering at full lock and was able to recover from the slide with the kind of minimalist drama only a seasoned veteran (in a front-driver) can deliver.

The BTCC organizers eventually penalized Adams four seconds, delivering the win to Plato. Check the video of Jason’s epic save after the jump…

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Video was courtesy of Fail Blog.

Erkut Kizilirmak/Arkas Racing/Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch, after hitting the tyre wall. MSA British Touring Car Championship Round 3, Donington Park, 3-4 May, 2008.

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BTCC: Tom Onslow-Cole demolishes his Vauxhall in a scary 100mph shunt which also involved Honda’s Gordon Shedden.

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