Around the Tracks: Monster Trucks, weird tie-ups and Lotus
Yep, a front flip!
When we're not creating it ourselves, the CarAdvice team spends a lot of time finding and consuming motoring content from all over the world.
Here's a handful of the articles, videos and social media posts that most caught our eye last week. Some of them are brand-new, others have been online for a while.
Enjoy them – just not too much, okay?
The first ever Monster Jam front flip
YouTube
We don't dedicate a heap of time to Monster Jam on CarAdvice, but this is terrifying... and impressive. Lee O'Donnell and the Mad Scientist completed the first in-competition Monster Jam front flip on March 25. The flip happens at around 1:50 if you're not keen to wait around.
Lotus Esprit Turbo HC real-world review
Harry Metcalfe, Harry's Garage
Since ending his time at Evo Magazine, Harry Metcalfe has taken to posting delightfully in-depth reviews of the classic cars in his garage on YouTube. The latest is a beautiful look at a white Lotus Esprit. It's the polar opposite of the Monster Jam video – considered and British.
15 of the Weirdest Special Edition Cars Ever Made
Kristen Lee and Brian Silvestro, Road & Track
Star Wars, Levis and Victoria Beckham all have one thing in common: they've all featured on a strange special-edition car. Here's a list of some of the weirdest automotive tie-ups in history.
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