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Porsche driver survives Laguna Seca crash after brake failure

9/8/2026

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Manuel Gil Del Real crashed his No. 270 Porsche at Laguna Seca.
The car lost brake function near the Zanardi Corkscrew at the end of the Rahal Straight.
It launched over the curb, cleared the tire wall, and struck the catch fence.
The vehicle somersaulted into the tree line, breaking apart on impact.
Del Real survived, was airlifted to a Salina hospital, and is awake receiving treatment.

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Story summary

Manuel Gil Del Real crashed his No. 270 Porsche at Laguna Seca.
The car lost brake function near the Zanardi Corkscrew at the end of the Rahal Straight.
It launched over the curb, cleared the tire wall, and struck the catch fence.
The vehicle somersaulted into the tree line, breaking apart on impact.
Del Real survived, was airlifted to a Salina hospital, and is awake receiving treatment.