hit 200mph 1/2 mile but ends with disaster

[Bruce Jibboo]

This is absolutely the worst feeling to watch as we would never wish something like this on our worst enemy, let alone a friend.

When Nacho headed out to the Shift S3ctor half mile in his violent twin turbo LSX Chevrolet Camaro, he would end up suffering one heck of a crash as he passed through the traps at nearly 200 mph before going on a wild ride.

According to Nacho, one of the front left wheel locked up and sent the car into a spin that would eventually lead to the car rolling over and completely tattering.

As the safety crew rushed out, they would discover that the passenger was unconscious, but after being transported to the hospital, both occupants would be deemed ok.

Thanks to properly installed safety equipment, this didn’t end up being the worst case scenario. The majority of the car might be toast, but Nacho even managed to walk around with a first place trophy! It seemed like Nacho managed to take the sullen incident alright and with that attitude, we’re sure he will be back out in no time!

1800hp Camaro Rolls At 200MPH – Insane In Car Camera Catches The Horrible Crash – Speed Society

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[Bruce Jibboo]

not sure how a front left wheel locks up and makes the car turn right, but finding the root cause may benefit others.

 

[Flyn]

Man, that roll cage DID save their asses. The car is a lot worse than I was expecting from the first part of the video.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

not sure how a front left wheel locks up and makes the car turn right, but finding the root cause may benefit others.

brakes applied
front wheel with least traction locks before the abs controls can actuate the abs solenoids.
RF wheel with traction applies rearward force to only the pass side, pivoting car towards passenger side
now your along for the ride, even as the abs lets the LF return to rotating

this is why runways suck, planes don't care about traction at high speeds/near airfoil effect.

so a smooth runway isn't a concern fo0r their application as it is for ours

this is the only thing that terrifies me about the 1/2

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

why wasn't there a diagonal in the main hoop?!?

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

makes more sense, ABS module not designed for 200 and if even if so probably not going to be able to take any action that can stop something like that put into motion in that fraction of a second.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

the only systems ive seen that are for high speed function are hydraulic accumulator systems, those aint cheap....you can bet that the oem abs is probably physically limited to the cars OEM operating envelope.

I know that the reason they want electric eddy current (regen)/electro-mechanical brakes is that abs becomes easier to implement with greater speed and for way cheaper for a mass produced car.

just imagine the kinds of ABS/trac/motor controls youd have in an unlimited class car that allowed the manufacturers to write off the cost of the R&D

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

I should get kevin to put a parachute on the regal

 

[Flyn]

I had a front tire blow out on my Cobra at 105 mph. Slowly lifted my foot off the gas and then didn't do anything else until the car slowed to around 50 on its own. Then I gently steered off the road and applied the brakes. No drama.

It's scary to think ABS could basically cause a crash.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

the wheel would have locked up with or without if it was due to a joint/seam/dip...

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Onstar, are there any injuries?

 

[10sec]

Man, that was rough. Glad those guys ended up being OK. There's a reason they make people spend a lot of money to put that safety equipment in their cars.

 

[Gone_2022]

Really glad they are ok. That car sounded mean for sure and fast. Before every half mile event I have always checked and triple checked everything. Between runs you can find me checking the torque on my wheels as well and pressures. You can never be too careful seriously

 

[guspech750]

That was extremely intense.

 

[P40E]

I'd like to know what brake and suspension work was done to the car , if any . I'm guessing a brake line was somehow pinched or blown so hard at 200 mph it was peeled back from the wind . It would be a little dumb to not upgrade to better lines if you're running at that speed . Even the slow down from 200 mph on the brakes and lines would be very harsh.

I would think a stock abs system and sensors could handle the speed as far as pulsating each wheel . There are many factors an abs module takes into consideration as to how to pulsate a corner . I would think there would be some fail safe in the module as to what speed the abs should go inactive and not allow the wheels to pulsate at all .

And if it is capable at that speed , it would be more how the suspension and tires handle the pulsation at 200 mph that could cause a problem .

Or maybe that front left had a sensor failure and the car reacted incorrectly when he braked .

 

[Flyn]

^ This. We all know a Camaro isn't designed for 200 mph speeds. That's why the high speed events have requirements for improved wheels/tires/etc. The guys who run these events know the weak points. I'm wondering is a half mile challenge doesn't have the same requirements?

 

[LoveSpank]

Wow that's amazing that they both walked away

 

[Xfirez51]

Incredibly disturbing video. So glad they both got out ok.

 

[BigJohnson]

Who hits the brakes at th end of a pass like that? Nobody who knows what their doing.from the video it looks like something in the front suspension failed and the car did its own thing. I coast running slow ass 11s because what braking can do. No way he touched the brakes

 

[BigJohnson]

And don't go 200mph with a janky bolt in roll bar

 

[raresvt]

Good god!!!! Amazed they survived

 

[Euro]

Insane.

 

[RICH17]

200 mph and no real safety equipment. Shorts? Roll bar but no 5 point?

 

[Gone_2022]

Yea I just saw that. I thought the car was fully caged and all. Rewatched and realized it was just a basic half cage. Someone was watching out for them for sure

 

[Lead Pipe]

200mph and no chute? To me that was the biggest mistake.