The Michael Mann-directed “Ferrari” is not the one film about historic racing hitting theaters quickly.

Simply two weeks after the Ferrari film opens on Dec. 25, racing followers will be capable to watch “Race For Glory,” a film that particulars the epic battle between Audi and Lancia within the 1983 World Rally Championship, which was the peak of the Group B period. 

Group B was a racing class that proved well-liked in rally competitors within the early Eighties. Its comparatively lax rules meant the class rapidly grew to become a hotbed for producers to discover engineering and concoct the most effective setup to win races, which happened on snow, gravel, and asphalt.

Automakers had been boosting engines previous 500 hp and becoming cutting-edge aerodynamics and suspensions within the identify of claiming victory. These racers birthed among the most iconic automobiles to at the present time since homologation necessities meant 200 automobiles had been wanted for manufacturing. The listing contains the Lancia Delta, Audi Sport Quattro S1, Ford RS200, and extra.

Within the 1983 World Rally Championship, which the movie focuses on, Lancia competed with the 037 which solely had rear-wheel drive however needed to go up towards many all-wheel-drive automobiles, together with Audi with the Quattro. Regardless of this shortcoming, Lancia managed to safe the Producers’ title.

The wild nature of Group B meant the class would not final lengthy. Two lethal crashes in 1986 brought about a ban on all Group B automobiles the next 12 months, closing the chapter on an unbelievable, but harmful, period of motorsports.

“Race For Glory” is directed by Stefano Mordini and stars Riccardo Scamarcio and Daniel Brühl. It opens on Jan. 5.