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.