WRX Crashing at 125mph+ (video)

"A few notes about this. First, it can be disturbing to watch for sensitive viewers. Second, though the driver, Alec Osenbach, sustained relatively minor injuries, we use the term "minor" within the context of this crash--he was battered up pretty thoroughly. The car was owned by Kendrick Gray and was a very nice show car that was out to prove it was more than just good looks. It was a cover feature in the February 2007 issue of Subiesport Magazine."

http://www.drivingsports.com/blog/2007/12/flashback-wrx-c.html

 

that kinda sucks.... glad he is ok though

 

Yikes. I'd tried looking at the video slo-mo but couldn't tell if it had a cage. I'm guessing "yes" as the cabin appeared to retain its form.

 

That would be no. No cage.

 

that is gnarly.
and the commentator didnt seem to know that the wrx is an impreza.

 

Thanks. Pretty good real-world evidence of best-in-class 5-star crash test rating. I just laugh when co-workers cite the "size" of their F-150s or SUVs as providing greater "safety" as a practical matter. Right before their engines come through the firewall and destroy their legs...

 

Oh man that car was bookin it!

 

o wow. that was a rough crash. glad he made it out ok.

 

Actually, i would call it dumb luck.
At those speeds, its just luck. An imperza (or any street car) is not designed to crash limit that.

 

+1. This man needs to play the lottery. That was disturbing to watch. I feel for the driver and car owner.

 

RIP that was like smashing my dreams

 

bummer... that was a nice ride... i wonder what happens after all that? Does the owner get a new car or what?

 

so what was teh cause???

 

^^lost control

 

The owner was of course devastated by the accident but was more worried about the driver of the car. Cars can be replaced people can't, I believe anything worth saving was going into his new car.

The tires broke loose, the driver started his hot laps too soon IMHO.

 

http://mag.subiesport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=46&Itemid=69

Love the sticker on the drivers window!

 

i still cant believe they would run street tires like that

 

+infiniti

Probably one of the funniest/mostest clevererest stickers I've seen.

http://www.vinzdecals.com/createinside.html