John P.

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Kangaroo Escapes at Australian Supercar Race

Kangaroo on Race TrackWow. This is the luckiest marsupial that ever hopped the earth.

Apparently a Kangaroo got loose on the track at the Bathurst Racetrack in Australia while a race was going on and about 10 cars going upwards of 200kph managed to avoid him on every side. This little guy is extremely lucky to still be alive!
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The King of New York City Bike Messengers

John Yacobellis - Bike MessengerAccording to producer Louie Schwartzberg, John Yacobellis is the undisputed King of Bike Messengers.

Louie produced this neat little 5 minute video that covers what it’s like to fight traffic and deliver packages in the busiest city in America.

Oh, and if you didn’t see it previously check out my post on the NYC Bike Messenger Race.
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Insane New York City Bike Messenger Race

Bike MessengerI love New York! It is truly one of the world’s greatest cities, but I must say there are some of the worst drivers in the country clogging up the roads in Manhattan (yeah, I’ve driven there). So, its a little surprising that anyone would willingly get on a bicycle and fling themself infront of cars there!

I know the NYC bike messengers have a reputation as being the bad boys of the messaging business, but you just have to see how many traffic violations they can cram into an 8 minute trip.

This find is once again courtesy of Jimbo!
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Record Breaking Audi RS4 Hill Climb

VideoJimbo sent me the link to this wicked Audi RS4 record breaking Hill Climb.

It’s along the lines of the previously posted Rendezvous - Paris, a Ferrari and a Girl.
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