[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/national-doughnut-day\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/national-doughnut-day\/","headline":"National Doughnut Day!","name":"National Doughnut Day!","description":"\u2018Mmmm doughnuts\u2019 – that was the general reaction around the Motor-Vision office when we came up with the idea for this feature. Saturday 5th November is more than just Bonfire Night (or Guy Fawkes Night), it\u2019s National Doughnut Day too! With such a perfect coincidence, it begs the question \u2018why aren\u2019t there more treacle toffee doughnuts?\u2019 but you can stop doing your best Homer Simpson drool because we\u2019re not focusing on the delicious deep-fried icing-topped circular snack today. Instead our […]","datePublished":"2016-11-03","dateModified":"2016-11-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/feature-4.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/feature-4.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/national-doughnut-day\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":412,"keywords":["Burnout","Doughnut","drift","drifting","Dunlop MSA British Formula Ford","f1","Lewis Hamilton","modified cars","Police Cars","Sebastian Vettel","World Records"],"articleBody":"\u2018Mmmm doughnuts\u2019 – that was the general reaction around the Motor-Vision office when we came up with the idea for this feature. Saturday 5th November is more than just Bonfire Night (or Guy Fawkes Night), it\u2019s National Doughnut Day too!With such a perfect coincidence, it begs the question \u2018why aren\u2019t there more treacle toffee doughnuts?\u2019 but you can stop doing your best Homer Simpson drool because we\u2019re not focusing on the delicious deep-fried icing-topped circular snack today.Instead our attention is on the most insane car doughnuts on the interwebs. Prepare your senses and spare a prayer for those helpless rear tyres…Italy\u2019s blue light LamboThis is ludicrous on so many levels: a Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, that is actually a legitimate Italian police car used to chase bad guys and everything, summoning rings of smoke from its back-end.Thinking about it, which car is better suited for pursuing villains than a 552bhp supercar? This totally makes sense!On a side note, London Metropolitan Police actually ran two Gallardos as emergency blue light vehicles in 2005 and 2006, so don\u2019t feel that the Italians get to have all the fun.Seb Vettel\u2019s Ferrari F1A four-time Formula One world champion should be able to do pretty much anything behind the wheel of a car, so it\u2019s no surprise that one of the most successful F1 drivers of all time is pretty handy at doing doughnuts.Lewis Hamilton\u2019s Goodwood doughnutsSticking with F1 for a second, three-time F1 world champ Lewis Hamilton got a bit giddy with the doughnuts during his drive up the 1.15-mile hillclimb at 2013\u2019s Goodwood Festival of Speed.Outside Ace CafeIn case you aren\u2019t privy to Ace Cafe, it\u2019s a renowned meeting spot near Wembley Stadium used by bikers and petrolheads for car meets of all shapes and sizes.Here\u2019s a taste of kind of lunacy that goes on there sometimes…Crazy world recordHow many donuts can you do round a car that is driving along on two wheels? Find out in this here clip\u2026How do you actually do a doughnut?After all these amazing clips, you\u2019re probably chomping at the bit to have a go yourself. This handy clip efficiently explains how in little more than half a minute.Need a bit more insight than that? Watch this for a more in-depth tutorial\u2026When doughnuts go wrongThese guys clearly never did their homework…"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"National Doughnut Day!","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/national-doughnut-day\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]