Gears & Geeks

Gears & Geeks
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Uncover the wildest secrets of motorsports, from F1's hidden rivalries to the tech transforming hypercars. Buckle up for nitro-powered interviews, conspiracy deep dives, and debates that’ll make your engine rev.
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Explores a wide range of topics in motorsports, with a particular focus on Formula 1, including hidden rivalries, driver dynamics, technology trends, and behind-the-scenes drama. Episodes feature humorous discussions on pranks among drivers, analysis of the latest racing technology and its impact, and controversial topics like FIA regulations impacting team communications.

Uncover the wildest secrets of motorsports, from F1’s hidden rivalries to the tech transforming hypercars. Buckle up for nitro-powered interviews, conspiracy deep dives, and debates that’ll make your engine rev.
Forget everything you think you know about racing hazards. This isn't about a blown tire or a simple spin-out. This is the absolutely surreal story of McLaren driver Stefan Johansson versus a full-grown deer at the 1987 Austrian Grand Prix. One moment, he's a screaming blur of speed tearing through a practice lap. The next, a cataclysmic impact vaporizes the animal and turns the front of his F1 car into a mangled wreck of shredded carbon fiber and twisted metal. The footage is shocking; the sheer violence of the collision is something you have to see to believe. Everyone watching, from the crew to the commentators, expected the absolute worst. But what happened next defies all logic and physics. Johansson didn't just survive the unsurvivable. He walked away from the obliterated chassis without a serious injury. In a move of pure, unadulterated grit that legends are made of, he then qualified and RACED that very same weekend. The Avonetics community is absolutely exploding over this insane moment in sports history, with the comment section a mix of dark humor, utter disbelief, and grim respect for the life-threatening dangers these drivers face. This incident is a bone-chilling, visceral reminder that at over 200 miles per hour, the most terrifying opponent isn't another driver—it's the completely unexpected. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.

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