Acura NSX of Angie Mead King Catches Fire Along SLEX
ANGIE MEAD KING – The newly customized 1997 Acura NSX of famous race car driver Angie Mead King caught fire along SLEX around noon on November 7.
King shared a video of her burnt red Acura near Southwoods, expressing disbelief: “This is such a crazy experience; the car is gone.” To ease concerns, she went live on Instagram shortly after.
She confirmed her safety, saying, “Thanks for checking, I’m alive. The car is dead, literally gone. Caught on fire after the exit, it’s gone, no words.” She recounted how a passerby stopped to help her, and the SLEX team prepared to tow the remains. She mentioned feeling some lung discomfort from smoke inhalation but was able to pull over and exit the car safely before it fully ignited.
King explained that the rear chassis and wiring were severely burned, likely warping the metal due to the intensity of the fire. She mentioned her NSX had just been modified and speculated that the fire could have been caused by a variety of factors related to the upgrades.
The Acura NSX, also known as the Honda NSX in some markets, is a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car renowned for its sleek design and pop-up headlights. King noted that these features make it an exotic Japanese vehicle. Her model was a 1997 version, a dream car that had recently been rebuilt and extensively upgraded. Just three hours prior to the fire, she had posted enthusiastically about her plans to “put in some more break-in mileage” on the car.
Her Instagram stories detailed the full customization by Titan Works Automotive Service Center, which included a complete engine rebuild, a supercharger, an NSX Marga Hills body kit, and a new exhaust by HQ Engineering. TAROX brakes were also installed as part of the extensive overhaul.
King’s wife, Joey Mead King, shared in a separate post that the car had been under repair for a year. She described it as one of Angie’s dream cars, highlighting its unique, low-profile design and rare features, which made it a standout among Japanese cars.
