We can only imagine the rush of adrenaline when you realize you have no brakes at Pikes Peak in a 1,400 hp Cummins diesel engine powered vintage truck car auto cars
, he recounted the sequence of events that led to the accident, stating, “I lifted to neutral throttle, went to set into the corner with the brakes, and the pedal instantly went to the floor with zero effort. I frantically pumped the brakes, and you can hear the throttle change slightly as I do this because the brake pedal was so far down on the floor, my boot cut suit leg was catching the throttle.”.
landed on its roof before rolling 8-9 times and coming to a rest a full 714 feet below the point it exited the tarmac. Despite the severity of the crash, the roll cage kept the cabin intact, proving the importance of safety measures. The driver was “winded” but “completely unscathed” as a few moments later he can be seen climbing out of the vehicle and giving the heads-up to the camera.
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