Porsche Driving LeMans Race Coverage Article 17

6/15

4:51 am PST

"PORSCHE #26 CATCHES FIRE"

PORSCHE #26 CATCHES FIRE

By Joe Hansen

After running like clockwork for 21 hours and 45 minutes, the rear area of Porsche's factory 911 GT1 car #26 burst into flames just before reaching the Mulsane corner, one lap after pitting. Ralf Kelleners jump out from behind the wheel as the fire crew ran down the straight-away to extinguish the flames.

More to follow as details are learned.

6/15	4:51 am PST	"PORSCHE #26 CATCHES FIRE"
PORSCHE #26 CATCHES FIRE By Joe Hansen After running like clockwork for 21 hours and 45 minutes, the rear area of Porsche's factory 911 GT1 car #26 burst into flames just before reaching the Mulsane corner, one lap after pitting. Ralf Kelleners jump out from behind the wheel as the fire crew ran down the straight-away to extinguish the flames. More to follow as details are learned.