Guy Martin Onboard

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Hill Climb Onboard

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Written by Michael Fordham

It’s been a while since we posted any onboard action. But I think you’ll find this is a goody.

It’s great to see spectators eye followed by driver’s perspective – and the hill climb context makes it all the more enjoyable.

The Osella featured is perfectly calibrated for this sort of twisty bothering.

In this discipline, there’s no hiding, and no one to show you the way. Enjoy.

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