The Texas 2K event, known for its high-octane racing and jaw-dropping speeds, took a turn for the worse this year as several supercars found themselves in disastrous accidents. While racing is exhilarating, it also carries significant risks, as this event proved with some shocking scenes of supercar carnage. The main culprit for the crashes? Surprisingly, it was the Nissan GTR, a car renowned for its all-wheel drive (AWD) system, acceleration, and precise handling.
The first major accident occurred when a late-model Nissan GTR lost traction moments after launching, sending it careening across the track. The driver struggled to regain control, but the car slammed into the wall, bringing the race to a halt. Thankfully, the driver was unharmed, but the crash caused significant delays as the track’s safety crew worked to repair the wall. Estimates suggest the GTR was traveling at a terrifying 180 mph when it crashed—a sobering reminder of the high-speed dangers these racers face.
Unfortunately, the GTR wasn’t the only one to meet an untimely fate. Two more GTRs followed suit, with one smashing into a wall and another leaving its safety gear scattered at the start line. The spectacle didn’t stop there. An Audi supercar also met a grim end, plowing straight into the wall near the end of a race. The front end of the car was flattened, turning the once-beautiful machine into a wrecked heap of metal and carbon fiber.
While it’s easy to poke fun at the drivers, the reality is that all of these cars are incredibly fast—capable of running quarter-mile times in the 7-9 second range. Even for seasoned drivers, these supercars are difficult to handle, and accidents can happen to anyone. Thankfully, no one was injured, and we hope to see all the drivers and their rebuilt cars return to the track in better shape next time.
Steven Symes
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