🔥 One of the most surreal sights in racing history is an 11-ton twin-engine truck hunting down a Peugeot rally car at speeds over 200 km/h. Jan De Rooy’s DAF Turbo Twin was an engineering marvel, utilizing two massive diesel engines and 1,200 horsepower to achieve acceleration comparable to a sports car on the sand. In 1988, De Rooy famously overtook rally legend Ari Vatanen in the open desert, a feat that showcased the terrifying potential of the unrestricted truck class. However, a crash involving the team’s second truck abruptly ended this “Wild West” era, leading to strict regulations that prevent heavy vehicles from ever reaching those speeds again. Do you think motorsport is better off for prioritizing safety, or do you miss the days when engineering was allowed to push past the limits of sanity? What are your thoughts? 🤔💭 ( Media: Ari Vatanen (Peugeot 405) vs Jan de Rooy (DAF 90) ) #motorsport #rally #dakar