'Aussie Shred' Gymkhana lives up to Brataroo
From Sydney Harbour to Bathurst (with a couple of shoeys for good measure), here's a Gymkhana not to miss
All the ingredients were there for the ‘Aussie Shred’ Gymkhana to be something very special indeed. We knew Travis Pastrana would be driving, and he most definitely knows the score when it comes to behind-the-wheel insanity. We knew it would feature the Subaru ‘Brataroo’, a 9,500rpm retro pick up built by the same folk who make STI rally cars. Moreover, it was going to be in Australia. And when has Australia ever looked anything but extraordinary?
So here we have it, the latest and perhaps greatest Gymkhana yet. Apparently this one features the ‘biggest jumps, closest calls and craziest tricks’ yet seen in one of these videos, which feels like quite a bold claim, but then look at these stills: the Subaru is jumping across a canyon, for heaven’s sake. There’s plenty more to enjoy besides, including cameos from actual V8 Supercars at Mount Panorama, BMX stunts and the stunning red sands of the Outback. Granted, by now it can probably feel like you’ve seen all that Gymkhana can offer, but Aussie Shred certainly promises something different.
It’s been a long time coming, too. As far back as Gymkhana Nine, the Hoonigan crew wanted to shoot in Australia, but were rebuffed because of the country’s strict driving laws. Now, a decade later, they were met “with open arms” by the Aussie government, according to Hoonigan co-founder Brian Scotto.
“This combination of the unfinished business we had down under and this being Pastrana’s last film in the series not only makes it very special to me, but also puts the pressure on to push the limits of what we could do both in the car and behind the camera.” And when the actual Hoonigan folk are talking about pushing the limits, you know you’re in for one heck of a ride. Put the kettle on, get comfy, and be ready to see Australia like you’ve never seen it before.
"Experience the outstanding safety, capability and reliability offered by Subaru.".
Nada.
Does make you wonder why Subaru fund (partially) this when there's sweet FA to be excited by in the range, so it can't trabslate to sales - unless there is elsewhere of course. (Years since I've been in the back of a Brat!).
"Experience the outstanding safety, capability and reliability offered by Subaru.".
Nada.
Does make you wonder why Subaru fund (partially) this when there's sweet FA to be excited by in the range, so it can't trabslate to sales - unless there is elsewhere of course. (Years since I've been in the back of a Brat!).
[ ] use an actual unmodified street car, instead of something that was custom-built only for drifting
[ ] use a RWD instead of an AWD car
[ ] refrain from using the handbrake, cmon this is just lame
[ ] use an actual unmodified street car, instead of something that was custom-built only for drifting
[ ] use a RWD instead of an AWD car
[ ] refrain from using the handbrake, cmon this is just lame
[ ] use an actual unmodified street car, instead of something that was custom-built only for drifting
[ ] use a RWD instead of an AWD car
[ ] refrain from using the handbrake, cmon this is just lame
[ ] use an actual unmodified street car, instead of something that was custom-built only for drifting
[ ] use a RWD instead of an AWD car
[ ] refrain from using the handbrake, cmon this is just lame
Yeah, lots of standard cars would be able to deal with those jumps and the grinds. AWD is loads of fun with lots of power and a rear bias."Experience the outstanding safety, capability and reliability offered by Subaru.".
Nada.
Does make you wonder why Subaru fund (partially) this when there's sweet FA to be excited by in the range, so it can't trabslate to sales - unless there is elsewhere of course. (Years since I've been in the back of a Brat!).
Barely.
Barely.
The new entry-level WRX ARA25L, with 315bhp/460lb-ft is also painfully dull...
As for Project Midnight, what were they thinking? Second fastest up the hill at Goodwood this year, how boring...
The new WRX road car might not be peak Subaru, but I'd still rather it was sold in the UK than not.
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