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erisod t1_iujk8iq wrote

These cars have a lot of power. Normally they slow down in turns to not hit the wall but, recognizing that it was OK to destroy the car in the last turn, he fully opened the throttle in the turn and was able to overcome the friction of the wall grinding on the side of the car.

This is my best take.

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kamodius t1_iujktkp wrote

I’d add that he also used the generally unused 5th gear as well for the extra drive.

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AmethystWarlock t1_iujlcw5 wrote

The secret 5th gear your transmission doesn't want you to know about

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kamodius t1_iujm0qn wrote

Or…the fifth gear that is always there because “stock” As of 2022 they gave a reverse plus five forward gears.

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