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[1st Vette]

Seems Corvette drivers are on a roll this week.....

RNC Seize One Vehicle, Search Continues for Red Corvette Following Stunting Incidents on Kenmount Road

The RNC has seized one vehicle and is still trying to identify the driver of another vehicle following a coupl...

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[Dave91TM]

Just for giggles and maybe add some thought:

At a speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), a C8 Corvette is traveling at 83.3 meters per second. Because aerodynamic downforce and tire grip are the only things keeping the car stable at this extreme velocity, it doesn't take a massive boulder to cause a catastrophic loss of control.
The threshold depends entirely on whether the car strikes a stationary rock on the pavement or is hit by a falling/thrown object.
If the car strikes a stone resting on the road, the limiting factor is the vehicle's ground clearance.

• • The Size: A stone roughly 11.5 cm to 13 cm (4.5 to 5 inches) in diameter—about the size of a grapefruit or a standard brick.
  • The Mechanics: The standard ground clearance of a C8 Corvette is roughly 4.5 inches (11.5 cm). Any stone larger than this cannot clear the front splitter or underbody tray. [1]
  • The Impact: Hitting a 2 kg (4.4 lbs) stone at 300 km/h delivers roughly 6,900 Joules of kinetic energy instantly to the car's composite body panels or suspension components. This impact would shatter the front fascia, instantly deploy airbags, destroy the steering rack, or smash the tire rim. At 300 km/h, a shattered tire or compromised steering geometry results in an immediate, uncontrollable spin, removing the car from the road.

CorvetteForum

 

[1st Vette]

Just for giggles and maybe add some thought:

At a speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), a C8 Corvette is traveling at 83.3 meters per second. Because aerodynamic downforce and tire grip are the only things keeping the car stable at this extreme velocity, it doesn't take a massive boulder to cause a catastrophic loss of control.
The threshold depends entirely on whether the car strikes a stationary rock on the pavement or is hit by a falling/thrown object.
If the car strikes a stone resting on the road, the limiting factor is the vehicle's ground clearance.

• • The Size: A stone roughly 11.5 cm to 13 cm (4.5 to 5 inches) in diameter—about the size of a grapefruit or a standard brick.
  • The Mechanics: The standard ground clearance of a C8 Corvette is roughly 4.5 inches (11.5 cm). Any stone larger than this cannot clear the front splitter or underbody tray. [1]
  • The Impact: Hitting a 2 kg (4.4 lbs) stone at 300 km/h delivers roughly 6,900 Joules of kinetic energy instantly to the car's composite body panels or suspension components. This impact would shatter the front fascia, instantly deploy airbags, destroy the steering rack, or smash the tire rim. At 300 km/h, a shattered tire or compromised steering geometry results in an immediate, uncontrollable spin, removing the car from the road.

CorvetteForum

Not to forget that at 186 mph you are covering 272 feet per second. Average driver reaction time is at least a second. The ditch or overpass supports are considerably closer. Doesn't take much of a distraction to be in big trouble.

 

[Dave91TM]

Not to forget that at 186 mph you are covering 272 feet per second. Average driver reaction time is at least a second. The ditch or overpass supports are considerably closer. Doesn't take much of a distraction to be in big trouble.

In addition, if driving at night with high beams you might be able to see 500 feet. At 186mph you need about 1000 ft to stop. so if you see an object, like say a tractor trailer with no lights, its too late, yer done for.