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

It is not known how the situation occurred, but predictions are: one of the damaged fuel lines It is reported that gasoline is leaking into hot parts. The vehicle first catches fire and then fire and smoke start to rise. The published photos also show 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 hours Sebring And 24 Hours Daytona He had failed in the races and teamed up with Tony Adamowicz to enter the 512M in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. At the end of this competition the team achieved the third place. This modified vehicle had a 5.0-liter V12 engine.

The damage to the car is considerable even though it is remarkable The damage is likely to be limited to the fuel lines and the hood. It was reported that approximately four minutes passed before race officials responded to the fire. It is unclear whether we will see the vehicle back on the road or track.