
Madness on Wheels
Documentary
Overview
In the 1980s rallying was more popular than Formula 1. 'Group B' machines had taken the world by storm. De-regulation opened the way for the most exciting cars ever to hit the motor sport scene. Nothing like it has ever happened since. 'This is the fastest rallying there has ever been' - Peter Foubister. For four wild and crazy years manufacturers scrambled to build ever more powerful cars to be driven by fearless mavericks who could handle the extreme power. The sport was heading out of control and the unregulated mayhem ended abruptly in 1986 after a series of horrific tragedies. This is the story of when fans, ambition, politics and cars collided.
Top Cast
Denise Cooke
Denise Cooke
Self - Narrator (voice)
Denise Cooke
Self - Narrator (voice)
John Davenport
John Davenport
Self - Director, Austin Rover Rally Team 1976-1987
John Davenport
Self - Director, Austin Rover Rally Team 1976-1987
Tony Pond
Tony Pond
Self - Rally Driver (archive footage)
Tony Pond
Self - Rally Driver (archive footage)


Jean Todt
Jean Todt
Self - Director, Peugeot Talbot Sport 1982-1993
Jean Todt
Self - Director, Peugeot Talbot Sport 1982-1993


Cesare Fiorio
Cesare Fiorio
Self - Director Lancia Rally Team 1964-1989
Cesare Fiorio
Self - Director Lancia Rally Team 1964-1989


Ari Vatanen
Ari Vatanen
Self - World Rally Champion 1981
Ari Vatanen
Self - World Rally Champion 1981


Michèle Mouton
Michèle Mouton
Self - 2nd Place, World Rally Championship 1982
Michèle Mouton
Self - 2nd Place, World Rally Championship 1982


Walter Röhrl
Walter Röhrl
Self - World Rally Champion 1980 and 1982
Walter Röhrl
Self - World Rally Champion 1980 and 1982
Christian Geistdörfer
Christian Geistdörfer
Self - Walter Röhrl's Co-Driver
Christian Geistdörfer
Self - Walter Röhrl's Co-Driver
Roland Gumpert
Roland Gumpert
Self - Head Audi Sport and Special Development 1981-1985
Roland Gumpert
Self - Head Audi Sport and Special Development 1981-1985
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