The Chevrolet C7 Corvette ZR1 is a beast of a car that demands respect. With 755 horsepower, it has the potential to be a handful for even the most experienced drivers. A recent viral video shows how quickly things can go sideways, literally, when power meets the pavement.

Jashan posted his video across various social media platforms. It shows his yellow C7 Corvette ZR1 tearing down a quiet two-lane road. The sun is shining, and the pavement is dry—perfect conditions for wide-open throttle. As the ZR1 accelerates hard, Jashan shifts gears, and things take a turn for the worse. The rear tires start to break loose, and the back of the car begins to swing out as he hits the loose gravel on the shoulder of the road.

In a moment of panic, Jashan snaps off the throttle and jumps on the brakes. This is the wrong thing to do when the back tires lose traction. By transferring weight to the front wheels, they’ve only decreased the grip at the rear even further. The result is a series of violent side-to-side slides as the ZR1 fishtails down the road.

Miraculously, Jashan barely manages to keep the car out of the ditch. It’s a sobering reminder of the dangers of pushing a high-performance vehicle too hard, especially on public roads. The Corvette ZR1 is a track-focused car that requires skill and focus to drive to its limits.

A beast on the track and on the streets, the ZR1 is not for the faint of heart.

This close call should serve as a warning to anyone who gets behind the wheel of a car with such immense power. The ZR1’s supercharged 6.2-liter LT5 V8 engine produces 755 horsepower and 715 lb-ft of torque, making it capable of incredible acceleration. Without proper training and experience, it’s easy to make the kind of mistake seen in the video.

As automakers produce increasingly powerful cars, these potent vehicles are becoming more accessible to average buyers. While exciting for enthusiasts, this trend also poses risks. Inexperienced drivers can buy high-performance cars without fully understanding their capabilities and the skills needed to control them. This can endanger not only the driver but also others on the road. A loss of control at high speeds, and sometimes even at low speeds, can have devastating consequences. As horsepower becomes more accessible, drivers must understand the risks and acquire the necessary skills before getting behind the wheel of such machines. Without proper experience, these cars can become dangerous, highlighting the need for greater education around access to extreme performance.

Jashan got lucky, but others may not be so fortunate. The Corvette ZR1 is a serious tool that requires a serious driver. It’s not a car for the faint of heart or the inexperienced—those who get behind the wheel must have the skills to match the car’s capabilities. Anything less is a recipe for disaster.

Do you think Jashan’s save was luck or skill?