Motorsports
“Dear God…” Or why the Flying Finns did it better
While it’s clear most rally drivers have had their fear and logic fuses removed, the dichotomy between the habitual Finnish cultural pillars of social reserve and restraint and the manner in which they throw their cars around tarmac, dirt/mud and snow during rally stages is nothing less than awe-inspiring. In 1983, one co-driver captured them in two words…
By Straight-Six, published on 27 April 2012
Frederique Constant will attempt to time the brutal Carrera Panamericana 2011
We’re going to mention only once that watch brand Frederique Constant is the official time-keeper for the one and only La Carrera Panamericana 2011. Now, back to why this was the world’s most dangerous road race.
By Straight-Six, published on 22 September 2011
Petit bout de fou: Ragnotti, Renault and Group B
Given the crushing descent into physical exhaustion and liver-failure that marked the end of 2010 and the start of 2011 for us all on The Prodigal Guide, we were in desperate need of something pure, visceral and adrenaline-filled. We think we found it for us and for you. You by now know of our love, [...]
By Straight-Six, published on 4 January 2011
Why real men drove the Audi Sport Quattro S1
There’s nothing like excess. We’re talking balls-to-the-wall, harder than hard and ultimately a surefire way to the morgue. But one has only to look at the output of those musicians, actors, artists and even drivers who left us all too soon, following a period of unparalleled creativity and talent, to recognise that burning brighter can [...]
By Straight-Six, published on 23 November 2010
Hot pants and open mouths: Ken Block & Gymkhana
And there we were thinking we might succeed in passing off The Prodigal Guide as a debonair place you could spend your time, savouring polite, well-informed conversation. Yeah, right. Yesterday saw The Prodigal Fool yapping about horological hookers, while today we bring you sweaty arses and open mouths. And there’s nary a chick in sight, [...]
By Straight-Six, published on 21 September 2010
