Massive Gallardo crash in Super Trofeo leaves Bartocc in intensive care

Giorgio Bartocci Lamborghini Super Trofeo Crash - Click above to watch video after the jump

The Lamborghini Super Trofeo Cup saw a massive accident during Round 4 of the season. From what we can tell, the number 22 Gallardo LP560-4 driven by Giorgio Bartocci got off into the gravel on the last turn before the front straight. It's unclear whether Bartocci was nudged by another racer or whether a mechanical failure caused the slide, but either way, the car hit the wall at considerable speed and nearly disintegrated on impact.


The driver's side door sprung open as the car slid down the tarmac, and Bartocci could be seen flailing outside the vehicle. When it finally came to a stop, the Raging Bull turned into a raging fireball. Fire crews initially took longer than expected to pull the driver from the wreckage and were seen using underpowered fire extinguishers to battle the blaze. The FIA is expected to investigate the incident. Amazingly, Bartocci survived the ordeal and is currently in intensive care.

Lamborghini canceled the remainder of the event and rounds six and seven have been indefinitely nixed as well. Hit the jump for a video of the incident.

Gallery: Giorgio Bartocci Lamborghini Super Trofeo Crash

[Source: Foltyn.cz via Jon Sibal]
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Massive Gallardo crash in Super Trofeo leaves Bartocc in intensive care originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 May 2010 21:01:00 EST.