Sevenoaks racer Mike Conway walked away from a horror crash in France on Tuesday – despite his car being a write-off.
The GP2 series driver was testing his Super Nova Racing car at the Paul Ricard circuit when his throttle stuck open and he crashed head-on.
Fortunately, he emerged unscathed although his car was so badly damaged he was unable to take part in the afternoon session.
The GP2 all-team two-day test session at the circuit is one of the few opportunities for Conway to gain additional valuable track experience in preparation for the upcoming races in France, England, Germany and Hungary.
He said after the accident: “I only had a small facial scratch and a bit of a headache, but no injuries after a fairly big impact. It's written off the car, so we're having a brand new tub sent out and I hope to be back in action again soon.”
Conway is expected to return to the track today.
Following the test he will return to the UK, attending F1 testing at Silverstone with sponsors and then heading to the Goodwood Festival of Speed with Lloyds TSB Private Banking, to drive a Lamborghini in the Supercar runs at the event.
POSTED: 20/06/2007 08:58:57
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