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Le Mans 2001 - MG SPORT & RACING LATEST NEWS AT LE MANS FROM THE MG XPOWER TEAM AFTER THREE HOURS
Story and pictures by MG - 16 June 2001.

Time: 7pm

Weather: Torrential rain throughout the Le Mans circuit. Changeable wet weather throughout the weekend.

Current temperature: 19° C

Forecast temperature overnight: 10° C

Overall positions after two hours:

MG Lola EX257 Car 33 11th

MG Lola EX257 Car 34 43rd

Torrential rain started 15 minutes before the end of the three-hour period. Soon after Julian Bailey pitted and Kevin McGarrity - a Le Mans virgin - took over.

MG Lola EX257, Car 34

Car 34 was still having its exhaust replaced as per the last release.

MG Lola EX257, Car 33

Julian Bailey said: "I really enjoyed it. It was my first proper run in the car. It’s crazy out there in these conditions – it’s going to be a real experience for Kevin (McGarrity)."


Relevant links:
Full Le Mans 2001 round-up