Nobody would be crazy enough to rally a Porsche GT2, would they?

If you've ever had the opportunity to drive a Porsche 997 GT2 you might agree turning one into a rally car is just wrong, on so many levels.

Gilles and his co-driver after the crash

Flogging a race prepped GT2 on Michelin tarmac "slicks" on a damp, leafy mountain road with only small trees between you and an abyss well, that would take some major, major balls.

But then again,  you are not a French rally driver are you?

It's not uncommon in France for Porsches to be used for rallying and that is just cool.
Sure it's slower but there is something about a RWD car wrestling switchbacks that's will invariably warm the cockles of even the most anti-luddites among us,  the same way Roser will always be cooler than Block.

Gilles Nantet used to campaign a 997 GT3 until a nasty crash ended his 2013 season early.    Clearly, this did not dampen his spirit or sense of humor because you do need a good sense of humor to choose GT2 as your next act after a big one like that!

So Gilles, vous êtes un "magnificent bastard" and Axis salutes you!

Bonne chance pour le 2014.
(hat tip to Master!)