In fact, there were several major accidents during the first Corolla Cup race.  One car went through a barrier at the end of a straight.  We stood at the sidewalk right beside the course when a front wheel on Mike Tuason's car touched the inside of a corner then slid sideways at full speed onto an island.  Island and car were severely damaged.  Luckily, the trees on the island didn't block the flying car's path or it would have bounced back onto the road.  Shaken but thankfully not seriously injured, the drivers were able to climb out on their own.  Soundbase Team's Joby Oreta started from 10th but outbraked and sped past the others to finish 2nd. 

After the first race, the cars were examined by race officials.  The culprits in the accidents were indeed the brakes.  Except for Oreta's car, the brake pads in all Corollas were all but worn out completely, despite the competition pads fitted.  Given this situation and the track's unforgiving nature, the second Corolla cup race was cancelled.  The teams agreed with a mixture of relief and disappointment. 

Vroom...vroom! Though it looks pretty lowered, this Corolla has stock engine and rear drum brakes. It's only the brake pads that have been changed. Now, imagine this car at 130 km/h.