2001 12 Hours of Sebring
The 2001 Exxon Superflo 12 Hours of Sebring was the 49th running of this event. It was both the second round of the 2001 American Le Mans Series season and the opening round of the new European Le Mans Series. It took place at Sebring International Raceway, Florida, on March 17, 2001.
French Porsche driver and ambassador Bob Wollek was killed nearby the circuit following a practice session. Wollek had been riding a bicycle along a nearby highway when he was struck by a van. A minute of silence was held prior to the start of the race. Wollek's team, Petersen Motorsports, withdrew from the event out of respect.[1]
This would not only be the final victory of Michele Alboreto's lifetime but also his final race ever as he died one month later.
Official results[]
Class winners in bold.
† - #47 Broadfoot Racing was disqualified during the race for making an illegal repair to their car. #34 Orbit was disqualified during the race for receiving outside assistance while still on the track.
Statistics[]
- Pole Position - #2 Audi Sport North America - 1:49.477
- Fastest Lap - #2 Audi Sport North America - 1:49.666
- Distance - 2203.192 km
- Average Speed - 183.438 km/h
References[]
- ^ "Bob Wollek Killed In Traffic Accident". Atlas F1. Retrieved 2007-10-24.
External links[]
- "Official Results" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2005-10-16. (22.5 KiB)
- World Sports Racing Prototypes - Race Results
- 2001 American Le Mans Series
- 2001 European Le Mans Series season
- 12 Hours of Sebring
- 2001 in American motorsport
- 2001 in sports in Florida
- March 2001 sports events in the United States