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"I Could Do That" is a show where FOX 10’s Matt Rusnak attempts to master a complex skill in just 24 hours. Each self-contained episode throws Matt, an enthusiastic novice into a rigorous, immersive training session, culminating in a high-stakes final challenge where he must demonstrate their newfound abilities. The core of the show explores the limits of accelerated learning, showing the intense focus, quick problem-solving, and sheer determination required to compress months of practice into a single, exhausting day. Viewers get an exhilarating look at the learning process, from frustrating initial failures and moments of self-doubt to the satisfying breakthroughs that push me toward success, all under the relentless pressure of the ticking clock.
In this thrilling episode of "I Could Do That," Matt ventures to the unforgiving world of rallycross racing, determined to master the basics of dirt-track driving in just one (or two) day(s). His challenge begins at a dirt lot where he meets drivers Sean, Phil, and Nikita. The first few hours are a steep learning curve, focused on the counter-intuitive skills of throttle control, weight transfer, and controlled sliding. He starts in a lightweight, all-wheel-drive car, trying not to spin out as he struggles to feel the car’s limit. Phil emphasizes the importance of the Scandinavian Flick—a technique used to initiate a slide for a perfect corner entry—which proves frustratingly difficult but essential for tackling the mixed dirt of the rallycross track.
The focus shifts from basic skidding to combining speed with precision, though still just on a practice course. As the clock ticks down, my concentration improves, and he finally begins to link corners smoothly, feeling the car slide precisely where he wants it. The high-adrenaline rush of intentionally throwing the car sideways, once terrifying, becomes exhilarating.
The final hour culminates in a six-lap, time vs time race against many other competitors, where Matt must execute everything learned under pressure. Despite a shaky start and a slight over-shoot on some laps, he keeps his focus, capitalizing on a couple good turns. Although Matt ultimately get second to last in the race, the episode concludes with him completing a lap, proving that while full mastery takes years, the core, pulse-pounding skill of rallycross driving can be learned in a single, intense day. Or two. Matt walks away with a deep respect for the sport and the satisfying feeling of having pushed a performance car to my absolute limit.
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