Today's community question: Who's the wildest racing driver of all time?

08 Mar 2016

Some racing drivers don’t adhere to the old adage, ‘smooth is fast’, instead choosing to push the limit at every opportunity. Gilles Villeneuve was once such driver who loved a bit of forceful driving. His dual with Rene Arnoux at Dijon in 1979 has gone down in history as one of the greatest battles of all time. His car control was masterful and his bravery was breathtaking, but there are plenty of other drivers who pushed the limit just as far.

So we want to know: who do you think is the wildest driver of all time? Let us know your suggestions!

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if doubt,flat out colin mcRea

Tazio Nuvolari

I 2nd this. I have read about him driving without lights in night in order to overtake and getting burns from the alfa’s engine in Monaco in order to finish the race.

Colin Mcrae

James Hunt, there is no argument over that dudes countless shenanigans

Henri Toivonen

From a motorcycle point of view it hast to be this guy: Marc Marquez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqrT92zjXCU

James May

I agree

Tsuchiya Keiichi

James hunt for sure. Direct quote…
Reporter “James, I just have to ask you one thing. How is it that you took that much speed into the corner to overtake nikki louda for the lead?”
James Hunt(with two chicks under each arm) “big balls”