53-Year-Old Ferrari Le Mans Race Car Burned to Fire

Ferrari’s cars It is currently quite rare. Among the rarest models of the brand, there are generally old and working racing cars. Images emerged of one of these models, the 1971 Ferrari 512M, catching fire at the Watkins Glen International race track. This vehicle, controlled by Sam Posey, finished the Le Mans 24 Hours race in third place in 1971.

It is not known how the situation happened, but predictions are, one of the damaged fuel pipes Gasoline is reportedly leaking into hot components. The vehicle first catches fire and then fire and smoke begin to rise. The published photos also reveal that the vehicle has serious damage.

He finished third at Le Mans 24

Sam Posey, in 1971 He raced a Ferrari 512M model for NART. posey, 12 At Sebring ve 24 Saat Daytona He had failed in the races and teamed up with Tony Adamowicz to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the 512M. The team took third place at the end of this competition. This modified vehicle had a 5.0-liter V12 engine.

The damage to the vehicle is quite although it is remarkable The damage is probably only to the fuel pipes and hood. It became clear that approximately four minutes passed before race officials responded to the fire. It is unclear whether we will see the vehicle on the roads or tracks again.