--- title: "Goodwood Wipeout: Hyundai RN22e Prototype Crashes Hard Into the Hay" description: "The Hyundai RN22e electric track car crashed into the hay during the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb." date: "2023-07-13" modified: "2023-07-13" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/goodwood-wipeout-hyundai-rn22e-prototype-crashes-hard-into-the-hay" categories: - "Hyundai News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Hyundai" --- # Goodwood Wipeout: Hyundai RN22e Prototype Crashes Hard Into the Hay ![]() Every year, at least one car ends up eating hay during the iconic hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This year, the first car to veer off-track and into the safety haystacks was a [Hyundai]() RN22e, an electric track car of sorts based on the [Ioniq 6.]() Hyundai's N Division is using it as a demonstration for its upcoming electric performance cars, such as the [Ioniq 5 N]() which also made its debut in Goodwood. About 30 seconds into the RN22e's climb up the hill, it seems to have clipped some grass while carrying too much speed into a corner and understeered into the hay. Admittedly, that's what the haystacks are for, as they can absorb much of the crash without injuring the driver or damaging the cars too badly. It's hard to tell just how badly damaged the RN22e was after the crash, but there were certainly some exterior bits of the car laying in the hay afterward. Thankfully, it seems the driver is OK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1x2sVTm3EI It's easy to see how the Hyundai RN22e carried too much speed into the corner. With 577 horsepower and 546 pound-feet of torque from its dual electric motors, the go-fast electric Hyundai is capable of 0-60 mph in just over three seconds. It also has track-ready suspension, heavily upgraded aero, and sticky Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires. Hyundai currently has a big presence at Goodwood, with its N Division showing off multiple electric cars. So it's a shame to see one of its cars crash into the barrier, as it was the perfect opportunity to show off just how impressive Hyundai's new performance tech is. Hyundai likely won't be alone for long, as there's a good possibility we see another car eat some hay as the Festival of Speed goes on. However, that likely won't take the sting out of crashing during what could have been a huge moment for the Hyundai N Division. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()