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Idiot Porsche Carjackers Fail Because They Can’t Drive Stick
The driver of a Porsche 718 Boxster was left with minor injuries following an attempted carjacking in the Washington D.C. area that ended in failure because the would-be thieves didn’t know how to drive stick.
The incident occurred late in the evening on November 26 in Bethesda, Maryland. A businessman was parked outside his restaurant when several suspects in a red Nissan Rogue pulled alongside. Dashcam footage from the Porsche captures the harrowing event, showing an armed man jumping out and pushing the owner onto the sidewalk. A second person jumps out of the Nissan, and a third appears from the driver’s side of the SUV.
All four suspects momentarily step out of frame then reappear, presumably after subduing the driver. Two jump back in the Nissan while the third gets in the car. A fourth individual is seen pointing a gun through the SUV’s passenger front window. Several seconds pass, and we eventually hear the Porsche start – and quickly stall – twice. The footage abruptly cuts off shortly thereafter, but a report from Fox 5 says the would-be carjackers ultimately fled the scene.
Fox 5 further states the Porsche owner was targeted specifically for his Boxster and was followed by the suspects from nearby Washington, D.C. to his business. He ultimately ran inside his restaurant to take cover and he claims shots were fired, but none struck him. Police are still investigating the incident.
See Wheel From Classic Jaguar Come Off, Take Scary Bounce Into Goodwood Crowd
Update: Goodwood officials confirm no serious injuries resulting from this wayward wheel. The exact number of people affected hasn’t been revealed, but officials say they are back and “enjoying the event.”
During the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, a classic Mk1 Jaguar experienced a frightening incident. After exiting the second turn early in the run, the car lost its left rear wheel. The wheel then bounced unexpectedly and flew into the crowd. Unconfirmed reports suggest that two people were struck.
According to witnesses at the event, the wheel hit an older man who was able to give a statement to officials before being taken away in an ambulance. Goodwood officials have not yet confirmed the number of people affected or the severity of any injuries. The racing action was paused for approximately 40 minutes due to the incident. It then resumed with the McLaren Artura leading a procession of supercars up the hill.
The Jaguar involved in the incident is a Mk1 Jaguar driven by Grant Williams, a seasoned Goodwood veteran and exhibition expert. It’s unclear what caused the wheel to detach; the run began with a burnout at the starting line to warm up the tires. Williams navigated the first turn with a controlled drift and slightly wobbled in the second turn, which is a common occurrence on the hill. In the video, the left rear wheel is seen wobbling before it comes off. The wheel then passes the car and bounces off the ground, landing on top of the hay bales. It bounces again, clears the fence, and lands in the crowd.
This isn’t the only notable incident that occurred on the first day of the Goodwood event. The Hyundai RN22e electric concept crashed heavily when the driver missed the infamous tight left-hander midway through the course. Although the occupants of the unique concept car were unharmed, it plowed straight through several rows of hay before coming to a stop. Visible damage suggests that the car suffered significant impact.
The 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed will continue until July 16. You can watch the action, which has been quite eventful so far, through the livestream available on Motor1.com.