Endurance Racing’s Golden Age | Full Story (Documentary)

Group C Sportscar Racing was a golden age for speed. The concept of speed had never before been pushed so far during wheel-to-wheel combat. Starting in 1982 it wasn’t immediately clear the magnitude of madness about to be unleashed, but within a decade the fight for sportscar glory had birthed the fastest racing machines ever built. This is the story of Group C, and the drivers and machines crazy enough to be able to call themselves champions.

Full Story is an automobilistic series with each video containing all previous videos on a single topic, compiled into a single marathon video. There is only small amounts of new content so no, its not deja vu, you may well have seen it before. I hope you enjoy nonetheless.

Written & Hosted by:
Fred Knight

Edited by:
Fred Knight
JD Minny ( @jdminny )

Chapters:
0:00 – Porsche 956 / 962
6:20 – Jaguar XJR-9
15:00 – Sauber-Mercedes C9
21:30 – Sauber-Mercedes C11
27:27 – Mercedes C291
30:56 – Jaguar XJR-14
34:51 – Mazda 787B
42:42 – Peugeot 905

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Full Story is an automobilistic series with each video containing all previous videos on a single topic, compiled into a single marathon video. There is only small amounts of new content so no, its not deja vu, you may well have seen some of it before. I hope you enjoy nonetheless!

[Quickdraw_Punslinger]

I have no idea how many hours goes into the production of your videos, but I am truly sent back in time when you cover topics like these. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

[Robintalesfighter]

Group C is a really nice class, I actually wrote a full report analysing why it was considered a "goden era for sportscar racing" for my Highschool final project

[Ofitus]

I've seen all videos individually. However, merging them and connecting the story of each car makes it feel fresh and brand new. Fantastic storytelling and editing

[Petidani]

It wouldn't be FIA if it didn't accidentally ruin not only manufacturers, but an entire racing series by overregulating it.

[abises]

Take this as a compliment, bro's voice is meant for

[trickydicky]

Love your channel and your enthusiasm for group C. I still have VHS recordings of group C racing, I made back in the 80s (They're still in a box in the garage. Can't bring myself to throw them away, LOL)

[gunnerschroedl]

15:23 Loving the grand turismo soundtrack bits here and there

[allandawson]

Listened while driving and actually missed my exit due to the suburb storytelling. Incredibly narrated and great video. You have a new subscriber.

[ziggystardust]

Nice video! One point - Joest did not beat the works Rothmans team in the 1984 Le Mans. The works team did not show up, in protest for FISA proposing the removal of the Group C fuel efficiency formula for an IMSA-style sliding scale of engine type, displacement and weight. Porsche had enough confidence in their privateers to get the job done. Joest did beat the factory head-to-head in 1985, due to their diligent work on fuel mapping the Motronic system.

[JerseyDevilBM]

Outstanding presentation! I just finished watching this well-written and profusely illustrated history and enjoyed every moment. I felt I had a comprehensive familiarity with the Group C era but still learned things I hadn't previously been aware of. Congratulations on this superb effort!

[chrisSVT]

17:45 I like the Gran Turismo music. This video was awesome. Thank you so much for making it! This was an amazing time for racing!

[horsepower]

50 minutes of Group C! I don't know whether Duke videos has anything similar. Thanks a million!

[berkshire]

The Gran Turismo 3 race start music...perfect way to open this video.

[AllistarDreemurr]

This has made my day completely, the greatest era of Endurance racing given nearly a full hour? I am a happy viewer <3
The only way this could have been improved (currently mid watching) is if IMSA GTP got some love too

Great piece sir, so far this is your Magnum Opus :)

[bassface]

Dude I've been following you're channel for a while now. Absolutely brilliant stuff. One of my favourite YouTube channels and that's considering all kinds of genres. Well done sir

[clueless]

You're making some of THE BEST historical motorsport content out there, dude.
I've watched just about everything you've ever posted. I can't get enough. Cheers and continued success to you 🍻

[camrsr]

I am a Porsche fan in and out, but that Jag was something special.
I would like to see a video talking about the Intrepid used in GTP imsa.

[andreasmuller]

I think, it's no the FIA that ruined the Group C, it's more the way it usually goes when great engineers have their playgrounds and manufacturers are going all in. It's the same in Group 5, Group B, Group A, Class 1, GT1, ... and so on and so far. You cannot preserve time but you can enjoy and be thankful for great periods of time. Thanks for streaming!

[Pjb]

Can see how much your speaking and production value has improved when you see different videos together like this! Keep it up man love the channel 👍