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Watch In Horror As Ford Mustang GT Spins Out And Crashes Hard At The Drag Strip

It’s fashionable to joke about Mustangs crashing, however this particular person adopted the golden rule by taking it to the monitor as a substitute of racing on the road, so do not be too arduous on them. Mishaps can happen with any automotive, and by racing on the monitor. The solely casualty here’s a sixth-generation Mustang. The driver was okay, and no person else was concerned. We can respect that.

This unlucky outing occurred at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. We do not know precisely when, nevertheless it seems to be a test-and-tune evening with easy heads-up racing. The Mustang and its competitors – a C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in accordance with the Wheels YouTube channel – roll to the beginning line with zero folks seen within the far bleachers. An absence of spectators is widespread throughout such occasions, or it could have been a personal monitor rental.

Ford Mustang Drag Strip Crash

Neither automotive does a burnout, which can or will not be a contributing issue within the crash. Doing a smoky burnout with road tires can truly make traction worse, and there are different variables like monitor temperature and floor prep that each one issue into starting-line grip. We do not know what sort of tires this Mustang had on the again, however the wheels look completely different and people hides look fairly darned huge. That suggests one thing track-oriented, and that would undoubtedly result in traction points with out a burnout to warmth them up.

And there are traction points. Both automobiles present fairly a little bit of wheelspin off the road, however the Corvette pulls out to a fast lead. It’s arduous to inform if the Mustang driver ever has grip, however there is not any lacking the again finish stepping out to the left only a few seconds into the race. A fast correction is made, however the automotive spins within the different path and hits the wall arduous. After a number of moments we see the motive force exit the automotive.

We additionally see an Instagram tag for Mayos5.0 on the Mustang’s facet window. The account options a number of photographs that seem to indicate the automotive in query; we messaged the account with our condolences and to see if there’s extra info on precisely what went flawed. We will leap in with a response if we hear again, however for now, we’re blissful everybody walked away with out harm.

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Watch 2024 Ford Mustang GT Crash Into, And Over, Fence At Drag Strip

It’s no surprise that jokes about Mustangs crashing are common. However, this particular video doesn’t lend itself to those jokes as there were no crowds or car shows nearby. Plus, the driver followed the safety advice of taking it to the track. So at least the Mustang’s short life came to an end in the relatively secure environment of a drag strip.

Though I use the term “relative” because the retaining fence didn’t offer much resistance. It’s unclear how the out-of-control situation started, but it’s clear how it ended. The blue 2024 Mustang GT crashed into the wall and then launched over it. As a result, this Ford Mustang is completely wrecked, as shown in the original TikTok video posted by Alt.Is350.

 

When we approach the driver’s side of the car on the rollback, the damage doesn’t look too severe. The lower fascia and the front wheel are damaged, but these parts are repairable and usually don’t require much effort. However, as we circle around the car, the passenger side rear is completely destroyed, and the impact even shattered the rear window. It’s unclear if there is any critical damage to the car’s structure, but in any case, this won’t be an easy or quick fix.

There is no insight into the condition of the driver from the TikTok clip or the commentary provided by StangMode in the YouTube video. However, it’s evident that the airbags deployed, but the interior appears unaffected by the crash. Additionally, the absence of emergency vehicles at the scene suggests that the driver likely escaped unharmed.

Many people in the comments of the featured videos wonder how someone could lose control of a car with “only” 480 horsepower at a drag strip. As someone with experience racing various vehicles, including Mustangs with more or less power than the new S650, I can confidently say that it doesn’t take an excessive amount of power to lose control. This is especially true if the tires are old, cold, or have debris in the tread. Even a 240-horsepower Mustang can present challenges when shifting gears on a prepared track. So, power alone cannot guarantee control.

StangMode raises some valid points in his commentary on the crash, and I can attest to them based on my own Mustang racing experience with a 1995 Mustang GT, which had less than half the power of the new model. It doesn’t require immense power to make street tires spin, especially if the tires are old, cold, or have debris in the tread. I was caught off guard when my 240-horsepower Mustang wiggled in second gear during a race. I hadn’t done a burnout before the run because, well, it was only 240 horsepower. Lesson learned.

Regardless of the cause of this crash, it’s good to know that the driver was at the track, enjoying the Mustang in its natural environment. And hopefully, everything will work out in the end.

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Toyota Corolla Crashes Into Second Floor Of House, Police Suspect Intentional Act

A car crashing into a house is not unusual, but when it ends up on the second floor, it becomes a strange incident that leaves people wondering how and why it happened. This week, residents in Lewiston, Pennsylvania, were puzzled when a car crashed onto someone’s roof. However, the police believe that this crash was intentional.

The crash involved a gray 2006 Toyota Corolla, which destroyed a corner of the house containing a bedroom and a dormer window. The car came to rest partially inside the house and on the roof of the front porch. Emergency services arrived at the scene and found the homeowner uninjured, but the driver, Evan Miller, was transported to the hospital. The rescue team helped stabilize the house by adding structural support columns and a tarp to protect it from the weather.

The Pennsylvania State Police investigated the crash and determined that it was not an accident. They charged Miller with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and criminal mischief. If convicted, he could face a prison sentence of five to 20 years. It is unclear if Miller knew the homeowners or if he intentionally crashed his car into the house or was attempting a different kind of stunt.

The police believe that Miller hit a culvert underneath the house’s driveway, causing the Corolla to go airborne and crash into the second floor. The rise and elevation of the culvert were apparently sufficient to clear the vehicles in the driveway and provide enough height for the car to reach the second floor.

Interestingly, this is not the first time a Toyota Corolla has crashed into a house. In a recent incident in North Point, Florida, a delivery driver crashed a Corolla into a house after running a stop sign. The car also went airborne but caused minimal damage to the house. The homeowner, who happened to be recording a sewing tutorial video at the time, captured the accident on camera.