Besides rallying we have so called 'Sprint'-type events. That may be either gravel or asphalt. One stage event. Stage is run either two or three separate times. Best lap time out of those counts. Aspahlt sprints are usually built up at industrial area, where closing down roads for racing will not harm traffic. Track is most times about 3km long. Most times it takes about 1min 45secs to do one lap.
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In first clip we see a rwd GT Corolla entering a shikane. No accident this time, but enjoyable performance how that driver takes that corner.