Tokyo (CNN) — Eight Ferraris, three Mercedes-Benz cars and a Lamborghini have crashed in a massive — and very expensive — 14-vehicle accident in southwestern Japan. The wreck took place Sunday on Chugoku Expressway in Shimonoseki, according to Yamaguchi prefectural police. One of the Ferraris skidded and collided into the central divider, setting off a chain-reaction crash. Police said some of the drivers belonged to a group of luxury car enthusiasts from Kyushu island who had gathered to tour the area together. While most of the 14 vehicles — which also included two Toyotas — were traveling in the same direction, a Mercedes CL600 headed in the opposite direction was hit by flying parts from the other side of the expressway. Ten drivers were hospitalized, but no one was seriously injured, police said. Witnesses told CNN affiliate TV Asahi that they saw a car speeding on the road, which was wet from recent rain. source – cnn
A group of luxury car enthusiasts were driving on Chugoku Expressway in southwestern Japan when witnesses say one driver skidded out of control and started a chain-reaction crash. Several drivers were hospitalized but no one was seriously injured. one of the most expensive car wrecks in history.
Cedric Sbirrazzuoli and Stefano Gai came out on top in this second round of the Trofeo Maserati GranTurismo MC. This weekend’s action took place at Monza and saw nineteen crews from seven countries competing. The AF Corse driver from Monaco claimed an important win in the special Team classification to go with his overall victory. Behind him in Race 1 came David Baldi, Venezuelan Gaetano Ardagna and twenty year-old Swiss driver Andrina Gugger. Baldi – Ardagna – Gugger was also the podium order in this morning’s race. In the event, the drivers chose to go with slick tyres with the track still a bit damp from the rain that had come down during the night. The conditions explained the unusual start with the pack following the Safety Car around for the opening three laps. In Race 2, one held on a dry surface, it was straight into the action as the cars bunched going into turn one. Coming out best was Gaetano Ardagna as he pinballed into the lead. The afternoon race was an eventful one with Stefano Gai eventually taking the win. Victory came on his home track after he had secured two pole positions and after retiring from Race 1 following a collision. Second across the line was Ardagna with David Baldi claiming third, a finish good enough to see him consolidate his championship lead. Fourth went to Niccolò Piancastelli who edged out Manuel Villa after he was hit with a drive-through. Watching this video and visiting the Maserati Corse website (www.maseraticorse.com), you can …
