Racing

This Is What Happens When Your Suspension Fails At 110 Miles Per Hour

By
Raphael Orlove
Comments (67)
We may earn a commission from links on this page.

What happens when you have a toe link failure flat out at 110 mph? Uh, it's not great.

You're watching 17-year-old Lotus Elise Trophy racer Ryan Savage at Donnington. He's a capable driver, having recently set the fastest lap for any Elise Trophy/Lotus Cup car at that track.

Suggested Reading

AI Could Pump Out More Air Pollution Than All Of California’s Cars In Five Years
Be The Envy Of Boomers Everywhere With This Pristine Purple Plymouth Prowler And Matching Trailer
Gorgeous Aston Martin Vantage Roadster Lets You Feel The Wind In Your Hair Plugs
It's Time To Discontinue The Model S | Jalopinions
Subtitles
  • Off
  • English

Suggested Reading

AI Could Pump Out More Air Pollution Than All Of California’s Cars In Five Years
Be The Envy Of Boomers Everywhere With This Pristine Purple Plymouth Prowler And Matching Trailer
Gorgeous Aston Martin Vantage Roadster Lets You Feel The Wind In Your Hair Plugs
It's Time To Discontinue The Model S | Jalopinions
Subtitles
  • Off
  • English

Related Content

This Tesla-Swapped Ariel Atom Might Be The Most Fun Way To Burn Electrons
That Pink Fire Retardant Being Used On The LA Fires Won't Really Hurt Your Car's Paint

But when your car gives out on you, sometimes you're just along for the ride. In this case that ride ended with a 100 mph impact into a concrete wall.

Advertisement

Related Content

This Tesla-Swapped Ariel Atom Might Be The Most Fun Way To Burn Electrons
That Pink Fire Retardant Being Used On The LA Fires Won't Really Hurt Your Car's Paint

Savage hurt his shoulder and suffered a slight concussion, according to his team's YouTube uploader, and will be back racing soon.

(Via BangShift and CarThrottle)

Contact the author at raphael@jalopnik.com.