Terrifying Super GT Crash at Fuji Speedway Sees Car Flip at 270 km/h; Driver Miraculously Survives

A horrifying accident unfolded at Japan's Fuji Speedway during a Super GT race, captured in numerous videos that quickly went viral, showcasing the terrifying sequence of events. Brazilian driver Igor Omura Fraga miraculously survived after his Honda Prelude-GT, competing for Nakajima Racing, flipped at approximately 270 km/h before landing on its side on the main straight.

The incident occurred at the start of the fourth race of the championship, shortly after the safety car had pulled off the track. Pre-race rain had left the asphalt wet, and the tires of the competing vehicles had not yet reached optimal temperature. This combination of factors led to a chain-reaction crash involving three cars, culminating in Fraga's car becoming airborne.

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I had reached 270 km/h and it took me by surprise. I didn't have time to react and ended up crashing into Takaboshi.

Eyewitness accounts and driver statements suggest the crash originated from a maneuver by Bertrand Baguette of Team Impul. Baguette moved left, prompting Akimasa Takaboshi of NISMO, who was in the center, to move right for space. Takaboshi then unexpectedly lifted off the accelerator. "I had reached 270 km/h and it took me by surprise. I didn't have time to react and ended up crashing into Takaboshi," said Baguette, explaining that the contact pushed Takaboshi into the rear of Fraga's car.

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When changing lanes, the No. 12 (Baguette) grazed me, who was going at full speed, and I ended up crashing into the No. 64 (Fraga). The asphalt was wet and the tires had not yet warmed up, so I feel that, upon losing control, I hit No. 64, who was very close.

This contact caused Fraga to lose control, sending his car flipping into the air before it landed sideways on the track. Takaboshi stated that the wet asphalt and cold tires made it difficult to control his vehicle after being nudged by Baguette. Baguette later admitted fault, calling it a "terrifying crash" and acknowledging he didn't react in time. Team Impul received a 90-second stop-and-go penalty and a drive-through penalty for crossing the start line prematurely after the safety car period.

Following the crash, rescue protocols were immediately activated. Fraga was confirmed to be conscious and even gave a thumbs-up gesture to his mechanics before being transported for medical evaluation.

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Basically, it was my fault. It was a truly terrifying crash. I didn't react in time and couldn't avoid it.