8 year old rally driver
Apr 23, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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8 year old rally driver
Son of (former) WRC driver Harri Rovanperä.
YouTube - Kalle Rovanpera.mp4
Notice left foot brake @ 1:34
YouTube - Kalle Rovanpera.mp4
Notice left foot brake @ 1:34
Apr 24, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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wow? i cant imagine my 8 year old cousin driving like that, i think thats awesome that the father decided to teach him to dive that young, i nominate his dad for the "worlds coolest dad" next to mine
Apr 24, 2010 | 03:56 AM
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His father tells in an interview (in Finnish) that the pedals/floor, seat and gear stick are specially modified for the young driver. Along with roll cage, racing harness and other safety gear + adult supervision, I think safety issues are well considered.
It's also mentioned that he tried karting before rally car but since go-karts don't go sideways enough the switch to rallying was inevitable
It's also mentioned that he tried karting before rally car but since go-karts don't go sideways enough the switch to rallying was inevitable
Last edited by aall; Apr 24, 2010 at 04:02 AM.
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