The turning point of the race was sudden and decisive. At the beginningof the 23rd hour, the No. 58 Aston slowed to a crawl, apparently out offuel. Because on-course refueling is not permitted, the car was pushedto the side of the track and retired. Soon afterward, the No. 59 Astonran off the course and damaged its radiator, necessitating yet anotherunplanned pit stop. There was no stopping the Corvettes now.
Jan Magnussen brought the No. 64 C6.R across the finish line in Fifthplace overall and First place in the GT-1 Class. Johnny O'Connellfinished Sixth/Second in the No. 63 car, while the No. 59 Aston limpedacross Ninth/Third, fully sixteen laps--or 136 miles--behind the winningCorvette. In the end, 22 had cars retired, and 27 had finished.
Back in the pits, Doug Fehan got high fives and slaps on the back forhis part in bringing this victory to Corvette. Congratulations toeveryone at Corvette Racing for another outstanding Le Mans victory.Viva le Corvette!
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