Friday 18th November 2011

Pic of the Week: Waldegard and the 911

Spraying the sand in Porsche's finest rally specimen

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We know we've been a bit rally-heavy with POTW of late, but when we spotted this pic of Bjorn Waldegard getting gloriously sideways in the 1978 Safari rally it was a bit of a no-brainer.

Oh, and our other excuse for using it? Young Bjorn happens to be grabbing a dab of oppo in a Porsche 911. Which (as if we needed to remind you) we've been mildly obsessed with this week in anticipation of editor Trent's first drive of the all-new 911 (though if you're reading this on Saturday we should perhaps say in celebration of said first drive).

And even if you're not a Porsche fan, you'll probably still enjoy Waldegard's flamboyant cornering style.

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[The Danimal]

They don't seem to have helmets on. Crikey!

[thewheelman]

Oh my! We have a winner

[MattDell]

So many great POTW's lately.

[thewheelman]

This may have to replace my existing screensaver......

[MSport Calendar]

The Danimal said:

They don't seem to have helmets on. Crikey!

Was watching some YouTube videos of old Safari Rallies and most crews didn't seem to wear helmets, the nearest was a pair of Kenyan Sikhs who had turbans to keep them safe.

[Codswallop]

Judging by the angle of the car compared to the corner, and the way the rear seems to have hunkered down and kicked dust outwards, I would say that picture looks more like the concluding part of a spin rather than a drift.

[beetroute]

With the lengths of the stages on the Safari and the prevailing temperatures, even if you started the day with a helmet on I don't think you'd be wearing it for long - despite the obvious dangers !

[Stew2000]

The Danimal said:

They don't seem to have helmets on. Crikey!

Probably wouldn't be needed. you would either survive or die.

[Steamer]

One of my favorite 'Top trumps' cards from my favorite pack...

...and thats how the Martini colour fetish started

[soad]

Very nice pick

[marcosgt]

Photo does look a little staged from the looks on the co-drivers face and the way the pair are looking straight out at the camera instead of in the expected direction of travel.

Nice shot though

M.

[ktm301p]

I like the picture an'all. But is it just me, or has Porsche been the focus of most news and coverage the past week. . . .

[Otispunkmeyer]

Need to get some 2560 x 1440 wallpapers going! Pretty please!

[tmos75]

Hi.

The Waldegard Pic of the week is actually quite timely.

Not sure whether you knew this, but
the old legend is about to take part in the East African Classic Safari Rally in a 1970's 911.

He's well into his 60's now but hasn't lost any of his magic.

I saw him the last time out and he finished 2nd overall in a Escort.

You can check out the official site.

I hope to post some of my own pics of him in his 911 tearing up the red volcanic african dust.

www.eastafricansafarirally.com

Cheers

[MonteV]

Good ole Bjorn. Sure knew how to drive. Sweden had their fair share of great drivers.

[cjb1]

you say that like it's a bad thing..?

ktm301p said:

I like the picture an'all. But is it just me, or has Porsche been the focus of most news and coverage the past week. . . .

[Dr Evil]

marcosgt said:

Photo does look a little staged from the looks on the co-drivers face and the way the pair are looking straight out at the camera instead of in the expected direction of travel.

Nice shot though

M.

I think they are looking at the camera because that's they way they are supposed to be going. The dust trail on on the right was their entry into a left 90 turn towards the camera which they overshot and are correcting for. Still a nice pic!

[thewheelman]

Dr Evil said:

marcosgt said:

Photo does look a little staged from the looks on the co-drivers face and the way the pair are looking straight out at the camera instead of in the expected direction of travel.

Nice shot though

M.

I think they are looking at the camera because that's they way they are supposed to be going. The dust trail on on the right was their entry into a left 90 turn towards the camera which they overshot and are correcting for. Still a nice pic!

Thanks for making a good picture rather dull with pointless opinions. Well done!

[Beefmeister]

Reminds me of an image a friend of mine took at Goodwood a couple of years ago:



edit: Looks like they're both Waldegaard cars too!

Edited by Beefmeister on Monday 21st November 05:15

[mat205125]

Codswallop said:

Judging by the angle of the car compared to the corner, and the way the rear seems to have hunkered down and kicked dust outwards, I would say that picture looks more like the concluding part of a spin rather than a drift.

I don't see a drift in that picture either .... The car looks to be almost stationary, and trying to dig itself out of the dust hole its dug.