Rough year in US Rally
American Rally - Deadliest Year/
It's the trees. I was the co-driver in the safety-sweep car for several years and we were first on the scene at the accidents. It never ceased to amaze me how much damage occurs from tree impacts. The trees simply do not move, bend or yield in any way. Even a small 6-8 inch diameter tree will total a car out. Cages have come a long, long way but there's only so much they can do. It's an extremely dangerous form of motorsport.