Automotive Video question about car spinning energy

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The discussion revolves around a video depicting a car spinning violently after hitting a roadside, raising questions about the physics behind the motion. The poster is puzzled by the car's rapid rotation and seeks explanations related to energy transfer and potential factors like tire rotation and sand. Despite acknowledging a lack of recent physics knowledge, they express curiosity about the mechanics involved in such a dramatic spin. The video has since been removed by YouTube for violent content, leading to the closure of the thread. Overall, the inquiry highlights the complexities of vehicle dynamics in unexpected scenarios.
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Hello dear physicists :)

I have to admit it's been a long time since I studied physics in the university. And Sorry to disturb you with this video. Of course it is a very bad ad for Camry and the Saudi driving:




But what catches my attention is how can the car spin that "violently" (as if it was punishing its riders!)

The car has medium energy before hitting the roadside, and it would be just normal for the car to land after the shock on the floor without much energy. But in reality, it did spin on its "horizontal" axis and, the rotation was getting faster until it finally stopped.

Difficult for me to understand what happened. Something to do with tire rotors and the sands maybe?

Thank you.
 
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Sorry, its not pg, youll have to describe it to me! its probably just silly animation though.
 
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