Why did he crash? During the 2000 NASCAR Xfinity race at Watkins Glen, Jimmie Johnson suffered a violent brake failure entering Turn 1. His Alltel Chevrolet shot through the grass at nearly full speed, bounced over the gravel trap, and slammed head-on into the foam barrier with enough force to send chunks flying over fifty feet into the air. Miraculously he emerged from the car unharmed. #motorsport #crash #racing #RacingCrash #racecar #nascar #chevrolet #WatkinsGlen #f1 #CarCrash | Racingcrashe

What made him crash? During the 2014 Radical Euromasters series at Spa-Francorchamps, Marcello Marateotto experienced a terrifying crash at the legendary Eau Rouge corner. A sudden tyre blowout at top speed caused Marateotto’s car to lose control and slam into the tyre barriers. The impact launched the car into the air, where it broke apart and appeared to narrowly miss several spectators standing trackside. Despite the violence of the crash and the extensive car damage, Marateotto was able to w

Why didn't he turn? During practice for the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series race at Watkins Glen, E.J. Viso ran wide exiting Turn 1 and bounced through the grass. As he rejoined the circuit, a broken right-front suspension component caused an immediate loss of steering, sending his car straight into the barriers at Turn 2. The crash caused a lengthy caution for repairs, but Viso walked away uninjured and was later cleared to drive in qualifying. #motorsport #crash #racing #F1Crash #RacingCrash #racecar