That year's RAC cross-country motor rally was cancelled, and social life in infected areas ground to a halt.

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The crowd resembled a cross between a sporting event and a political rally, complete with dozens of stern-looking security personnel with ear pieces and pins in their lapels.

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Behind the wheel of the Mini Countryman is Guerlain Chicherit, famed world champion of the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup, who managed to launch a modified version of the vehicle off an 8-meter high ramp, do a full 360 degree back-flip, and land it back on all four tires.

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Behind the wheel of the Mini Countryman is Guerlain Chicherit, famed world champion of the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup, who managed to launch the the modified version of the vehicle off an 8-meter high ramp, do a full 360 degree back-flip, and land it back on all four tires.

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