Dodge‘s Hellcat automobiles are identified for being tire-shredding machines (at the very least the 2-wheel drive ones are), however one Hellcat proprietor pushed his a bit too far because it burst into flames whereas making an attempt to do a burnout.

The incident occurred at Irwindale Speedway in California the place a automobile meet was going down. The Charger could possibly be seen doing donuts for about two minutes straight earlier than finally holding a burnout in a single place. That was what did it in, although, as just a few seconds later, the rear of the automobile primarily blew up.

It’s unclear as to why the Charger exploded in the way in which it did, however most individuals within the feedback had been speculating that it was both the tire bursting by itself or probably igniting one other flammable substance. Fortunately, the meet’s organizers had arrange an enclosure for individuals to do their stunts in, so the spectators had been out of hurt’s means.

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Shortly after, a hearth crew was in a position to put out the blaze whereas Again to the Future-esque flaming tire marks fizzled out within the foreground. Supposedly everybody concerned was secure, together with the motive force, however we need to marvel why he didn’t instantly cease his burnout when his Hellcat caught on hearth. We additionally couldn’t even start to think about the price of the damages attributable to this incident (assuming the automobile isn’t now totaled).

Later within the video we do get to see the automobile, and it surprisingly appeared to undergo little to no structural harm. That being mentioned, it was nonetheless charred to a crisp, and who is aware of what’s occurring beneath the pores and skin. However, the proprietor drove it house, and could possibly be seen revving the engine on exit.