Why do fast cars lose control when accelerating in a straight line?

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Seen many videos of fast cars (mustangs especially lol) accelerating in a straight line and then losing control and going into the curb/crowd. What would cause it to do that when the wheels are just pointed straight ahead?

How does one prevent or control this?

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Does the torque along the axel have an effect?

The engine’s weight is thrown to one side of the front and then rocks over to the other side during gear shifts.

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