See the big furry things? They're called blimps. Actually it's just the secondary shell, theres another one inside. Both are acoustically transparent but block wind from travelling through it, effectively creating still air around the microphone. Amazingly, sound engineers know what they're doing :-)

"[Wind Noise] How'd they cancel that out? Don't tell me they just toddled around at <10 mph."

Observation skills FAIL.

Yes, we know about the big fluffy wind protectors, but what about the wind noise from the microphone mounts - they'll create a whistling sound which will NOT be eaten by the ferrets.

I don't know if that's what the OP was thinking, but it's still valid.

When a car goes past you, it's not just the engine/gearbox/exhaust noise you hear... (lack of) aerodynamics plays a key part too.

I also wonder how the external mics affected handling - extra weight and drag on the extremities... it all adds up to make the game play far less realistic than going on a joy ride!

What are those funny fluffy things around the mics?

I don't believe anyone has mentioned this yet - but as far as I know, the 'ferrets', or blimps as they are know in the trade, are there exactly for this purpose.

Did you think they were there just to make it look pretty ... ?

Can we get off the ferret theme now. please, Mr. Coward? I think we've got it...

Megaphone because apparently someone didn't get it the first time...

Title says it all...