Alpina B8 Gran Coupé crashes at Goodwood Festival of Speed

A BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupé crashed on Friday as it attempted to race the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​hill climb course at an exhibition.

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The car, driven by Tom Diment, picked up too much speed around the corner Molecomb, a deceptive left-hander about halfway through the course who is well known for catching up with even the best drivers. The car was washed on the outside and came into contact with the protective barrier made of hay bales, causing heavy damage to the front and deploying the airbags. Returning to the Goodwood live stream, the driver can be seen out of the car, conscious and walking freely. It is likely that they did not suffer serious injuries.

The crash of the B8 is the first incident of the weekend of the 2021 edition of the Festival of Speed, the festivities of which kicked off on Thursday. On Thursday, organizers set up a chicane before the Molecomb turn to reduce speeds in the turn, limiting the likelihood of a crash. These barriers have been removed for Friday’s races.

Knowing the Festival of Speed ​​and the drivers’ willingness to push the limits of their cars in an attempt to claim victory in the timed penalty shootout, we have a feeling this won’t be the last time we see a car go. before the end of the weekend. .

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