Porsche Driving LeMans Race Coverage Article 18

6/15

5:30 am PST

"LE MANS CLAIMS ANOTHER LEADER"

LE MANS CLAIMS ANOTHER LEADER

Submitted by P. Michael Clarke

In an unbelievable turn of events, the fifth place overall #39 Gulf McLaren BMW driven by Andrew Gilbert-Scott was engulfed in flames in virtually the identical spot as the #26 Porsche 911 GT1, which was leading the race just a few laps before.

The Gulf McLaren was nearing the end of the Hunaudiere Straight as it slowed and literally burst into flames. Fortunately, the driver was able to get out of the car, but not without creating a slight scare. Since the driver sits in the middle of the cockpit in the McLaren, he had a bit of a hard time evacuating the burning car. The corner workers must now be wondering what the problem is in their area, as two cars have met a fiery demise just a few meters from one another within the past half hour.

6/15	5:30 am PST	"LE MANS CLAIMS ANOTHER LEADER"
LE MANS CLAIMS ANOTHER LEADER Submitted by P. Michael Clarke In an unbelievable turn of events, the fifth place overall #39 Gulf McLaren BMW driven by Andrew Gilbert-Scott was engulfed in flames in virtually the identical spot as the #26 Porsche 911 GT1, which was leading the race just a few laps before. The Gulf McLaren was nearing the end of the Hunaudiere Straight as it slowed and literally burst into flames. Fortunately, the driver was able to get out of the car, but not without creating a slight scare. Since the driver sits in the middle of the cockpit in the McLaren, he had a bit of a hard time evacuating the burning car. The corner workers must now be wondering what the problem is in their area, as two cars have met a fiery demise just a few meters from one another within the past half hour.