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In Car 956

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This DVD is fantastic. For anyone who has ever watched a motor race and thought "I could do that" then watch this and see just how hard it is to drive a very powerful car on the limit around circuits where a mistake could mean your death.
The driver is Derek Bell, who was a works Porsche driver when the Porsche 956 was all-conquering. During the 1984 season a camera was placed in Bell's car during the practice session on a number of circuits and this DVD was the result. Circuits such as Silverstone, Nurburgring (the North Ring), Le Mans (before it was emasculated), Spa (the modern version) are some of the treats. On some circuits Bell commentates, sometimes whilst driving, on other circuits a producer provides the narration, unfortunately, not always accurately but this is a minor distraction.
For any fan of motor racing this is an essential addition to any DVD library.

If you are Porsche/racing fan this is a must have. You are a passenger in one of the most successful race cars ever produced. World champion Derek Bell is your driver and gives an excellent technical review on how to navigate some of the world's best road race circuits in existence.

Filmed in 1984, the video and sound are some what dated by todays standards but then again, who cares? You get to ride along in a 650 bhp Rothmans Porsche 956 at 220+ mph! Enjoy the ride!