We're usually not keen on posting crash footage, but this bit of onboard from VIR is a reminder that proper wing fitment is of the utmost importance. At around 104mph, the rear wing of Phil Grabow's Subaru STi detaches from the car. As he powers through the back section of Virginia International Raceway, reaching upwards of 148mph, the lack of downforce becomes evident. And while Phil walked away from this accident with only a dislocated thumb, it is a stark reminder of the dangers inherent to motorsport // [comment]
3.31.2010
VIDEO // ELEMENT TUNING CRASHES SUBARU STI @ VIR
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that poor Hydra EMS almost fell out!
ReplyDeleteSrsly though, Im glad he is OK - it didnt look like much fun.
Doesn't it say 'mirror wing'?!
ReplyDeleteNo, it reads "Mirror: Wing Breaks Off"
ReplyDeleteouch. I think Ronco should market the Wing-B-Gone buzzer. Wing goes bye bye, buzzer goes off in helmet speaker. Depending on where you on the track, it will either let you to slow down or inform you of the impending impact.
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