That wasn’t “fastest line” sideways, that was “avoiding a crash” sideways. But for why rally drivers slide the cars in general here’s a comparison video

You are correct, and yes I will be competing at NEFR this weekend

Everyone I saw was on the inside of the corner, which is fine. Momentum will pull the car to the outside of something goes wrong, so I'd consider that safe*

Oliver is a great kid and incredible talent. It’s been awesome watching and interacting with him at the ARA events this year.

The restrictor plate is only temporary until he’s done a few more events. Once he’s no longer considered a “novice” he’s allowed to take the plate off and unleash all the horses.

E36s are fantastic rally platforms.

Can confirm

The BMW is cheaper and easier to rally prep than a new STI

He did specify loose surfaces

I envy you immensely. I’m a package delivery driver in one of the bluest of blue states (MA) and with surprising frequency I’ve delivered to people who are not only Trump supporters, but fervent, rabid Trump supporters. One in particular has had big “Trump 2020" signs in his front yard since mid 2017. He only ever…

Stationary as in the vehicle being stationary, not necessarily the things on the rack. . Roof rack load ratings are the limit of what the rack can carry while dealing with 80 mph of wind pushing against the cargo and the constant violent shifting of turns/bumps/etc. Unless there’s multiple people jumping on the bed up…

A Model 3 could do the distance on one charge if just being driven at regular road speeds, I doubt it could make it if actually being pushed on the stages.

Save some rope for me

I’m okay with the the move to hybridization, and feel it was an inevitable step. However I absolutely HATE that they’re going to allow tube frame cars and vehicle scaling. One of the special things about rally has always been that the rally cars are built off of factory production shells. There isn’t much left in…

The road isn't open to local traffic. If you look at all the junctions/driveways they go past they're all blocked by banner tape. The VW driver likely didn't care and deliberately drove through one of those taped off junctions.

No

Probably didn’t know, didn’t care, or deliberately wanted to fuck shit up (I’ve seen all three). If they came in from a minor side junction or a driveway there would have only been some banner tape and maybe a volunteer or two in reflective vests.