Madness on Wheels
Rallying's Craziest Years
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.
Directed by John L. Matthews
Cast
- Denise Cooke Self - Narrator (voice)
- John Davenport Self - Director, Austin Rover Rally Team 1976-1987
- Tony Pond Self - Rally Driver (archive footage)
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Jean Todt Self - Director, Peugeot Talbot Sport 1982-1993 -
Cesare Fiorio Self - Director Lancia Rally Team 1964-1989 -
Ari Vatanen Self - World Rally Champion 1981 -
Michèle Mouton Self - 2nd Place, World Rally Championship 1982 -
Walter Röhrl Self - World Rally Champion 1980 and 1982 - Christian Geistdörfer Self - Walter Röhrl's Co-Driver
- Roland Gumpert Self - Head Audi Sport and Special Development 1981-1985
- Stig Blomqvist Self - World Rally Champion 1984
- Markku Alén Self - Rally Driver(archive footage)
Make it a double feature
2h together
Madness on Wheels
Madness in the Desert: The Paris to Dakar Story
Both from John L. Matthews.




