Shocking video captures a Porsche crashing and flipping multiple times during a free-speed event in Idaho.
Two men were injured when the car raced across a 3.2-mile stretch of Idaho Highway 75 Saturday ahead of the Sun Valley Tour de Force, officials said. Idaho Mountain Express.
Video footage shows the black Porsche speeding along a road lined with lush greenery and mountain views as the car goes up in smoke during the racing event.
The car was near the finish line of the circuit when the crash occurred and rolled over several times.
“There was an incident at Sun Valley Tour de Force this morning. Two people were injured,” the organization said.
A Porsche crashed and rolled multiple times during a race along a 3.2-mile stretch of Idaho Highway 75 for the Sun Valley Tour de Force
The black Porsche flew across the road, surrounded by lush greenery and mountain views, when it went up in 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 claimed the vehicle was traveling between 190 and 200 miles per hour.
Photos of the wreckage show the devastated car with no doors, a battered exterior and a blown-out engine.
The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Highway 75 was closed at mile marker 140 north of Ketchum and that officers were assisting in clearing the accident.
Sun Valley Tour de Force is an annual no-speed limit event where police close 3.2 miles (5.1 km) of highway near 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 over several times
Two men were injured and the wrecked car lost its doors, the exterior was destroyed and the engine was blown out.
Participants pay nearly $3,500 to drive their vehicles and raise money for charities including The Hunger Coalition, the Idaho statesman.
The fastest speed ever recorded at the event was achieved by a Bugatti Chiron at 253.01 mph.
“Yesterday was a difficult day for everyone involved with Sun Valley Tour de Force. We would like to thank everyone who was so helpful and considerate over the last 27 hours,” said Sun Valley Tour de Force.
“Your overwhelming support for the injured family, your donations, and so much more, is a testament to the strength and resilience of our Sun Valley Tour de Force family.”