Video: It's an epic Sainz vs Sainz showdown!

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Rally legend and Dakar champion Carlos Sainz is always up for a good challenge, especially if the daring contender happens to be his own son, F1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr.

In this great video and battle of the generations, the famous racing pair square off on a dirt track in offroad karts.

One would believe the specific environment and machinery would favour the elder Sainz, but power slides and drifting are also in Junior's DNA.

How did things go down? Check out the video.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.