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In this behind the scenes video from Performance Direct, […]","datePublished":"2013-06-21","dateModified":"2013-06-21","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. 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And makers of one of the very fastest, best-value and easily best-looking track day and competition cars is Radical Sportscars, based in Peterborough.In this behind the scenes video from Performance Direct, we meet the man behind the radical Radicals, Phil Abbott, and take a good look around his impressive factory set-up where up to five of the lightweight rippers are built every week.With plenty of lap records under their belts \u2013 most recently this incredible record-breaking run around the so-tight Cholmondley Pageant of Power sprint track – it\u2019s no wonder that these track and road weapons are making their way to racetracks all over the world, as quickly as the Radical team can build them. Impressive aero, a stunning power-to-weight ratio and high-G cornering and braking prowess are seriously attractive attributes to the clubman and pro racer alike.Our Performance Direct video has everything you need to know about Radical Sportscars, including how they sound at full chat on the dyno. And that\u2019s downright awesome, by the way!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Radical: the story behind the power and performance","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/radical-the-story-behind-the-power-and-performance\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]