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How Julien Dupont 'Crushed' Cars in Mexico City and Lived to Tell the Tale

In January 2010, motorcyclist Julien Dupont used a morning traffic jam in Mexico City to drive over cars and perform stunts. It turned out to be a Red Bull event where no one was harmed.


How Julien Dupont 'Crushed' Cars in Mexico City and Lived to Tell the Tale

One January morning in 2010, the typical traffic in Mexico City took an unexpected turn when a motorcyclist 'crushed' cars and performed stunts on one of the main avenues. Around 7:00 AM, a light but extremely noisy motorcycle took advantage of the long lines of cars to climb onto them and even perform the 'caballito' trick, balancing on one wheel. The cars in the left and center lanes were the 'targets' of the mysterious motorcyclist, while other drivers kept their distance, not wanting to be involved in what seemed like an accident. The surprise for Mexico City drivers was even greater when they saw the motorcyclist was not satisfied with just 'crushing' cars; he also got onto the median strip dividing the highway to perform more stunts, despite the risk of falling. It turned out to be Julien Dupont, a leading exponent of freestyle motorcycle trial, who used the traffic jam to 'scale' cars and showcase his skills. The vehicles that passed under the motorcycle's tires were bought specifically for the shoot and belonged to the production team, so there were no real complaints from affected drivers.