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Safety car crash video: Click above to watch video after the jump

The main job of a safety car in racing is to slow the pace of the race during a crash or help bring cars to a stop in the event that debris needs to be removed from the track. The safety car is usually provided by an OEM sponsor that pays for the right to slap flashing lights on the hood, and in the case of last weekend's FIA WTTC race in Pau, France, the safety car was the Chevy Cruze. Unfortunately for BMW driver Franz Engstler, this Cruze wasn't exactly the safest safety car.

After a minor crash left another car stranded on the track, the Cruze safety car pulled out of the pits and veered far left just after getting out of the gates. Engstler's BMW 320si never had a chance, as the Cruze shot right into his path. The BMW's rear passenger tire was ripped off on impact, knocking Engstler out of the race completely. Coincidentally, with Engstler and his BMW out, Alain Menu took the top podium spot behind the wheel of a - you guessed it - Chevy Cruze. Follow the jump to see the action for yourself. Thanks to everyone for the tip!

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VIDEO: When the Safety Car... isn't originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 May 2009 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Honestly now, who doesn't enjoy a good laugh at the expense of a stereotypical caricature of a Frenchman? We know we do. Especially when peppered with footage of spectacular racing crashes, over which the Parisian telecasters can say little more than "Oolala!", "Incroyable!", "Sacre Bleu!" and such. So sit back, pop open a beer and enjoy the endless humor of French exclamation.

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VIDEO: Oolala! French commentators at a loss for words originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kelvin Burns was racing along in his Porsche, tearing up the track in Thruxton, England when the car got out of shape and performed a Triple Lindy over the fence and off the track. 0-60 Magazine has video highlights culled from the broadcast of the race, which features a shockingly intimate angle of the crash. It appears that a small bit of contact at a very wrong moment will send your 911 twirling through the air, right past a cameraman with titanium nerves, neatly landing in the perfect orientation to be hoisted up and towed away. Hit the jump to check out this gnarly ride.

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VIDEO: From the "Not What We Meant" file - this Porsche flies originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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