that plate thing is a chassis. If it was bent make sure nothing else is. Hinge pins, steering assembly etc. I know what breaks I have broke mine more times than you can count.
35mph into a curb head on - yep
40mph into a tree head on - yep
15 feet in the air upside down onto a tree stump - yep
30-35 mph into a culvert head on - yep

needless to say I know how to fix them
If you have any q's pm me