Aussie Elise Overtaking Video

[S4Simon]

This video was ranked as one of the best overtaking videos on top Gear.

Track: Bathurst ( Australian Mountain circuit)
Car Type: Lotus Elise
Race: Lotus Trophy 2005
Track condition: Slightly damp

Enjoy !

Lotus Elise Race (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S-8fRyyzBg)

[Martin]

I never get tired of seeing this video.

Was this guy the champion for that year, because from the looks of it....well you would think he slaughtered the competition everytime, or else he was cheating.

[S4Simon]

The guys name is Dean Evans and he's a journalist during the week and weekend race warrior the rest of the time. Not sure of the year end results.

[WayneB]

Talk about threading the needle!:cool:

Bathurst made the news over here this week, due to the kangaroo that got onto the track during a V8 Supercar race (and survived):)

http://itn.co.uk/news/story2f177eb4ba6ad2ee13a2bf948b3eed70.jpg

[Martin]

Holy cow, or kangaroo in this case. Is there any video of this?

[S4Simon]

The particular race in question was the big 1000km race for our V8 cars. in all 5 kangaroos ventured onto the track during the event, with only 2 managing to hop away to live another day. the other 3 were pet food.

You'll find plenty of vids on youtube, a many vids from previous years with roos being lucky and not so.

[Martin]

I guess roos really like the sound of a V8 huh?

[N-522322]

Thanks S4Simon, Bathurst is one of my favorite tracks. Someday I hope to get down there to see the 1000K :)

[Martin]

Thanks S4Simon, Bathurst is one of my favorite tracks. Someday I hope to get down there to see the 1000K :)

Are you the guy racing the Elise in that video?

[Kylie]

Wow I think that Elise vid has been round the world a few times. Must be the second time I got email from friends with this movie clip. Much damage to the opposition?? Looks like the car bounced off a few people to get through!! :eek: