VIDEO: "NEMESIIIIIS!"
We don't know where it's from or when it was shot, but this in-car vid of a driver chasing a rival in a Mustang on a closed track is one of the funniest things we've seen all week. It starts off pretty normally, then the driver we're riding with channels his inner Satan, taunting the car in front of him. Somehow, it ultimately pays off, and it's pretty hilarious to hear our guy's reaction. Clearly, he's insane.
UPDATE: Many thanks to all the commenters, who filled in the blanks we didn't look to Google Video for. The facts (as we understand them), for new arrivals:
- The track is Mid-America Motorplex in Pacific Junction, IA.
- The camera car is a 1980 Porsche 911SC powered by a 3.6L from a 964.
- The 'Stang he's chasing is a Saleen. Its driver calls it "Nemesis," explaining the nature of the taunts.
- The Mustang driver is Melissen's brother.
- It is one of our favorite videos ever.
Follow the jump to watch.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
cappuccino 6:18PM (6/22/2007)
I was kind hoping that he was drifting...but guess not.
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tenfifteen 6:57PM (6/22/2007)
You're welcome. :)
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Dr. Dan 4:18PM (6/22/2007)
all i can say is...
... wtf, mate?
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Golfa 4:27PM (6/22/2007)
wow that was ridiculous. I was scared, but then I started cracking up. That guy has some issues.
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spdracerut 6:11PM (6/22/2007)
I want some of whatever he's having! Wonder what car he's driving...
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Eric 6:26PM (6/22/2007)
It is a 1980 911SC with a 964 3.6 engine.
Tom 4:52PM (6/22/2007)
This was shown somewhere else very recently, but forget where... The two are apparently brothers... nothing like sibling rivalry
..I'm guessing this is also the source of the moment of hesitation where he checks to make sure the other is ok before the maniacal laughter ensues.
good stuff
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geo.stewart 5:08PM (6/22/2007)
well, we know its not the Busch bros. or Kyle would have wrecked him.
RoadRunnerSTi 6:50PM (6/22/2007)
I saw this a few weeks ago on a car forum, and it made me LMFAO....
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YouFaceTheTick 4:29PM (6/22/2007)
ROFL
If you've ever tracked, there's not much that's more fun than this...
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Joe K. 7:59PM (6/22/2007)
Anything to get pumped, eh?
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jim 5:25PM (6/22/2007)
The track is Mid-America Motorplex in Pacific Junction, IA. Just south of Omaha.
It is a fun track that is easy to overdrive.
Looks like the guy in front broke from the pressure.
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nist 4:43PM (6/22/2007)
I don't think he's insane. He's just having a crazy ton of fun. I was lmao.
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Alex Nunez 7:35PM (6/22/2007)
For the record, I don't think he's insane, either, nist. Just having fun.
narcszm 4:48PM (6/22/2007)
awesome.
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ckm 4:49PM (6/22/2007)
If you read the comments on the Google video page and the description, it's a Porsche 911 following a Saleen Mustang at Mid-Ohio.
FWIW, I think the Porsche driver is NOT a very good driver. There are clearly a couple of places he had the advantage and failed to take it, plus his line (and the Mustang's) is not that good.
But, I agree with #3, not insane, this is the fun of being on a track. Driving like a nut, but not endangering anyone, way better than road rage on a public road....
Chris.
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Keith 5:49PM (6/22/2007)
Sorry, its not Mid-Ohio. The Google page says MidAmerica Motorplex from August 2006.
SoloTwo 5:33PM (6/22/2007)
Yeah, that track isn't Mid Ohio.
Gregory Anderson 5:25PM (6/22/2007)
That was funny. The site of that Mustang sliding off the road was wonderful..
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Ryan Rusher 5:27PM (6/22/2007)
The track is MAM outside of Omaha, NE. Don't know the drivers but its not nice to laugh at someone going off track. Atleast there isn't concrete walls.
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