Estonia Racing driver Mikk Maaten's team Flash Racing was forced to NEZ Motorsport. Endurance Series opening round in Riga when their Lamborghini caught fire while refuelling, writes Postimees.
Six-hour drive Flash Racing's Lamborghini Huracán at the wheel for the third shift. Vilnis Batraks made a pirouette and the car rolled into the back of the car the track. Visible injuries were minimal and the pit stop Batraks was able to continue. Porsche #71 in the lead gained a 25-second lead, but with still three more laps to go hours to go, it seemed realistic to make up the gap.
But when it came to Batraks to refuel at the end of his shift, the Lamborghini caught fire -... The refuelling pipework had been damaged by contact with the barrier. Fire brigade was on the scene immediately, and although the flames were large, the main fire was in the The damage to the car was relatively minor. However, the race, which had begun promisingly, had to be abandoned, with the overall result being Porsche #71 was the overall winner.
Photo: Mikk Maaten Racing
Longer overview In the Post: https://sport.postimees.ee/6681464/mikk-maaten-katkestas-hooaja-avavoistluse-lamborghini-suttimise-tottu
