Tanner Foust knows the proper way to do most types of stunt driving, including the classic donut. If you grew up where it was snowy, there’s a halfway decent chance that executing a donut was part of your driver’s training (the off-the-books part). It’s important to learn how to cause, react to, and get out of a skid. It’s equally as important to eat a good breakfast.
The Volkswagen R brand ambassador recently served up some advice on both in honor of National Donut Day. Enjoy.
Tanner Foust Shows You How to Make a Donut on #NationalDonutDay
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When he’s not making donuts in the kitchen or in a closed course, Foust is behind the wheel of a 560-horsepower rallycross Volkswagen Beetle, stunt driving for major motion pictures like “Iron Man 2” and “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”, or being actively involved in the coordination and approval process for new Volkswagen R vehicles.
“Tanner Foust is a man of many talents. Of course, it’s his skills behind the wheel that stand out the most. With his positive mindset and infectious passion for sporty cars, he is also a really likeable guy. Tanner is a great fit for us and represents everything that Volkswagen R stands for around the globe—in a charismatic and authentic manner,” says Jost Capito, Managing Director at Volkswagen R. “His expertise is also a genuine advantage for the development and optimization of R models.”
His latest test car is the eR1, a model designed for a 100-percet electric racing car based on the body of a Volkswagen Golf. “The future of Volkswagen and motorsport is electric,” says Foust, who is working to prepare for running the Baja 1000 this year.
Volkswagen has already announced that it will be running the Baja 1000 this year.
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Volkswagen Group has not made it a secret that their move toward electrification and electric vehicles is a top priority for the company. From Bentley to Audi to Volkswagen, the push is on in earnest whether for electrified or fully electric vehicles.
