Now this is what I call a real "FIREBIRD"

[usmusclecars]

When's the last time you watched a wreck that took nearly two minutes to conclude? Driver Eric Peterson's XDR Firebird got out of shape almost immediately during a solo dragstrip run and crashed almost head-on into the wall.

According to people in attendance, both tires on the car's driver's side were torn off, and the impact ripped the master cylinder from the firewall. The throttle cable was attached to the cylinder, so when the cylinder fell, the throttle controlling a 1,500-plus-horsepower engine got stuck wide open for more than a minute. Worst of all, the initial impact knocked Peterson unconscious, so he wasn't able to do anything to intervene.

You can see what happens  in the video. Peterson, an experienced racer, came to after the medics cut him out of the car and is said to be at home and ok.

[joe74ta]

Man that is a scary ride he did well

[our 66 GT]

WOW very lucky to be alive:bow:, I bet the firemen smelt more than burnt rubber when they opened the door:omg: