Learn what it takes to put together a typical video in the Gymkhana series started by Ken Block.
Subaru of America's"Launch Control" YouTube show is doing a three-part behind-the-scenes look called"Road to Gymkhana 2022" showing just how much of a scramble it was to overcome injuries, mechanical issues, and plain old bad luck. Note that this second episode was filmed before the death of series creatorThe problems started when Pastrana was injured attempting a BASE jump off a building in Fort Lauderdale for the video.
Once filming restarted, there was an issue shooting a drag race between Pastrana and YouTube personality Cleetus McFarland, who drove a 3,000-hp Chevrolet El Camino. A fault in the Chevy's engine mapping meant it refused to launch hard, and then the Family Huckster developed problems as well. This was especially problematic because the race was being filmed on a closed public street, with only a limited amount of time available to get the shot.
Another time constraint was daylight. By the time everything was set up to shoot Pastrana performing stunts in tandem with a monster truck, the sun was going down and the clock was ticking. That left time for two or three attempts, which could easily get eaten up during multiple takes looking for the right camera angles, or by mechanical issues.
In that high-pressure situation, Pastrana clipped a concrete barrier, damaging the suspension and rear axle. Switching to rally pit crew mode, Subaru's mechanics descended on the wounded car and got it working again in time to get the shot. If you've seen"Gymkhana 2022," Subaru's behind-the-scenes videos are definitely worth watching to see just how much effort goes into making something as dangerous and unpredictable as a gymkhana video.
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