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Incredible Polish drift king steers his car using just his feet after accident left him with no arms

Petrol head Bartek Ostalowski lost both limbs in a horrific accident... but he still became a professional racing driver

Matt Heath-Smith

Published: 11:44, 13 Jun 2016
Updated: 11:50, 13 Jun 2016

MEET the incredible Polish petrol head aiming to become drifting King of Europe… despite having no arms.

Aspiring racing driver Bartek Ostalowski had both limbs amputated after a horrific accident nine years ago.

Bartek Ostalowski lost his arms in an accident nine years ago — Bartek Ostalowski lost his arms in an accident nine years agoCredit: Caters News Agency

But the car nut did not let the devastating blow get in the way of his high-octane dreams.

And he is now a professional driver – amazingly steering his high-speed motor with his FOOT.

After recovering from surgery, Ostalowski got straight back behind the wheel to learn how to drive using just his legs.

Ostalowski steers his modified car using his left foot with right one on pedals — Ostalowski steers his modified car using his left foot with right one on pedalsCredit: Caters News Agency

Ostalowski changes gears in his drifting car using his shoulder — Ostalowski changes gears in his drifting car using his shoulderCredit: Caters News Agency

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And after three years, he became the first person with no arms ever to gain a full international racing licence.

The 29-year-old uses his right foot to control the pedals, while his left leg and foot steer the screeching motor.

He changes gear with his shoulder.

Ostalowski became the first driver with no arms to gain racing licence — Ostalowski became the first driver with no arms to gain racing licenceCredit: Caters News Agency

Driving a modified Nissan R34 Skyline, Ostalowski has been competing in the Polish drift leagues.

And now he has set his sights on powersliding to European glory in 2016.

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Poland