Rallycross isn't very popular here in North America, but overseas it's the number one sport. It doesn't take a commercialized team worth thousands of dollars to win a race, all it takes is a good driver and well built vehicle. Constructing a rally car is quite simple. All you need to do is strip the vehicle of weight, add a crash cage, and free up the exhaust and intake. Additional modifications can be used, but aren't required. You'd be surprised how many rally cars only have minimal modifications.
The following video illustrates the darker side of rally. Rally isn't a sport for the weak or for those who are afraid of breaking bones. The typical mentality behind rally is "build it, crash it, built it again". When pushing to get the best time on dirt roads and forest paths, wrecks are bound to occur. It takes a real adrenaline junky to tempt the likes of rallycross. If pavement style racing doesn't give the rush you're looking for, try rallycross. One close call and you'll be shaking like a dog passing bones from all the adrenaline in your system. I've driven rally style, and almost wrecked; trust me I know the feeling. The instant you lose control time stands still and all you can do is hold on for the ride of your life; or death.
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Source: Tampa Sports Car Examiner
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