Title-challenging 2018
season makes for a
thrilling backdrop
Tanak’s grandma is the
film’s unexpected star
Oulton Park
British GT
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me to study harder,” Tanak says. He wasn’t sure
and told her: “I know one day I’m going to race
a car and I don’t care [about studying].”
The reply: “Ott, you’ll never be a racer.
Don’t even dream about it.”
Tanak: “That is what motivates. I said to myself,
‘F*ck it! I’ll go through heaven and hell, but I’ll
make it – no matter what.’ It was just to spite her.”
And the next interview? Maret Arge, Tanak’s
teacher. Her view now? “Speaking of Ott as a
rally driver, he had it in him since childhood.”
The film is full of humour. But above that, it’s
a staggering insight into the emotion of a person
who loves their job and adores their family.
Predictably, a rare glimpse into the life of one of
rallying’s high-profile stars is proving popular in
Estonia. Cinemas have packed in the crowds for
multiple showings and there’s no sign of demand
dipping. If you want to see it, you’ll have to fly to
Tallinn. But Sterotek’s working on that, and Tanak
could well be coming to a big screen near you...
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