Shocking video captured the moment a Porsche crashed and flipped several times at a “no speed limit” event in Idaho.
Two men were injured as the car raced down a 3.2-mile stretch of Idaho Highway 75 for the Sun Valley Tour de Force on Saturday, the state reported. Idaho Mountain Express.
The video shows the black Porsche flying down a road surrounded by lush greenery and mountain views when it burst into smoke during the racing event.
The car was near the finish line of the track when the accident occurred and rolled over several times.
“This morning there was an incident at the Sun Valley Tour de Force. Two people were injured,” the organisers said.
A Porsche crashed and flipped several times while racing along a 3.2-mile stretch of Idaho Highway 75 for the Sun Valley Tour de Force.
The black Porsche flew down the road lined with lush vegetation and mountain views when it burst into smoke.
‘Out of respect for everyone, in response to this morning’s incident, all remaining Sun Valley Tour de Force activities are cancelled.’
Witnesses on social media said the vehicle was traveling at a speed of between 190 and 200 miles per hour.
Photographs of the wreckage show the destroyed car with its doors removed, its exterior smashed and its engine blown out.
The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Highway 75 was closed at mile marker 140 north of Ketchum and that deputies were assisting with the crash.
Sun Valley Tour de Force is an annual “no speed limit” event in which police close 3.2 miles of state highway at Phantom Hill in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area for racing.
The car was near the finish line of the track when the crash occurred and rolled several times.
Two men were injured and the destroyed vehicle had its doors removed, the exterior smashed and the engine exploded.
Participants pay nearly $3,500 to drive their vehicles and raise money for charities, including The Hunger Coalition, the report said. The Idaho Statesman.
The fastest speed recorded at the event was a Bugatti Chiron, which reached 253.01 mph.
“Yesterday was a difficult day for all of us involved in the Sun Valley Tour de Force. We want to thank everyone who has helped us and been so considerate over the past 27 hours,” said the Sun Valley Tour de Force.
‘Your outpouring of support for the injured family, offers of donations and so much more are a testament to the strength and resilience of our Sun Valley Tour de Force family.’
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