True Hopelessness: A Man’s Struggle To Save His Friend

One of the most moving videos I ever watched.

1973, The Dutch Grand Prix. A car crash left british driver Roger Williamson trapped in his overturned burning car. David Purley, abandoned his won race, runs across the track in a desperate attempt to get his countrymen out of his burning vehicle.

Purley’s were in vain. Extinguishing the flames and turning the car upright was just too much to ask from one man.

You can really feel David Purley’s frustration and hopelessness during his solo heroic attempt. As nearby track marshals just stood and watched as they weren’t properly trained or equipped to deal with the situation.

The emotional point of the video is when he realizes that he won’t be able to help his friend and he is actually going to watch him die. Purley almost falls to his knees.

He actually heard Williamson crying for help when he first got to the car. And the sad thing is that Roger Williamson actually died from asphyxiation.

Team Hot Wheels Set New World Record

The Yellow Driver of Team Hot Wheels breaks the world record for distance jump in a four-wheeled vehicle at the Indianapolis 500 on May 29th 2011. Watch as the Yellow Driver, Tanner Foust, drops 10 stories down 90 feet of orange track and soars 332 feet through the air.

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At The 2011 Gulf Run

We Arrived at Bahrain late last night and missed the first day of the Gulf Run.But we made it early enough today to catch the action

Having a blast.

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines

Today is the first day in the Gulf Run 6. Too bad that I’ll miss the today’s events. But I’ll be going to Bahrain later today end be there for tomorrow.

Fast Cars vs F1 Cars

This is a side-by-side comparison of two videos. One showing a variety of what is considered to be “Fast Cars” going around a corner and the other video showing F1 cars going around the same corner. The difference is mind-blowing.

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Zain and the Ferrari California

Uptill1 was recently contacted by Zain to spread the word about their offer for tomorrow. As you know (unless you have been living under a rock for the last monthor so), Zain have a weekly draw of $30,000 till the end of the year, And will have a grand draw on a Ferrari California on the 6th of January at 360 Mall 7pm. Everyone has a chance to enter the draw for every 5KD they spend either for topping up a prepaid line, orsettlingyour post paid bill. Last chance to enter is December the 31st.

Is the Ferrari California the car of your dreams? Then it’s your lucky day. Zain will be holding an open to the public photoshoot. A professional photographer will take your picture with the car of your dreams (the Ferrari California) and Zain will kindly print it out, set it up in a custom frame and give it to you…..for free. That event will be held tomorrow and tomorrow only from 6pm – 9pm at the 360 mall.

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Gulf Run 6 Meetup

We were invited for a GR6 meetup that took place last night. Met a ton of great guys, drivers and organizers.

On display were 3 super cars. The Ford GT, Mercedes SLS and the Ferrari 599. They were a joy to look at and a glimpse of what is to come in Gulf Run 6.

Also on display were a lot of pictures from the previous 5 Gulf Runs that organizers were very proud of, and rightly so.

One of the announcements that was made yesterday was that the Mercedes SLS will be a “special car” appearing in this Gulf Run. And there will be a taxi driver service to take you around the track, but they are being tight-lipped about it and keeping it a surprise.

Before leaving, we were told that we must have a bite to eat. There was a very good selection of burgers right out of the grill, chicken or beef shawerma and make your own fajita. It was delicious.

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GulfRun 6 Teaser

Another awesome and funny video from the guys behind GulfRun. for more info check out their Website.

Hayat Cancer Foundation GulfRun 6 – Raffle

GulfRun will be having their second annual Charity Raffle during the GulfRun Carshow to raise money for the Hayat4Cancer Foundation. We had a successful year with support of our readers, blogs, sponsors, and GulfRun participants, and we hope to make it an even better year. And this years amazing prizes include three powerful vehicles:

• 1. Polaris Razor RZR800 from Seas & Deserts
• 2. Can-Am DS450 ATV from Al-Ghanim Marine
• 3. Can-Am DS450 ATV from Al-Ghanim Marine

Tickets to the raffle – which runs until January 15 – are only 5KD. All proceeds of the raffle will be donated to the Hayat4Cancer Foundation. The Ruqaya Al-Qatami Hayat4Cancer foundation was established in 2003 to offer support and medicine for cancer patients. The raffle draw will be on the second day of the GulfRun Carshow at 360 Mall on January 15th 2010 @ 8pm. Please call 97118488 for tickets to supporting the cause and participating in the raffle. We greatly appreciate your support for those who desperately need it.

The Watermelon Car

Talk about being creative, but this is taking your love for fruit a bit too far. The watermelon car looks….. weird with the red interior.

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