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A fire has seen Glenn Townsend taken to Bathurst Base Hospital following the opening Production Sports practice session in support of this weekend’s Bathurst 6 Hour.
The Lotus Elise caught fire on the front straight, coming to a stop at pit exit where Townsend climbed clear of the burning car.
Initially taken to the circuit medical centre, Townsend was then transferred to hospital.
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“The driver has been sent to hospital for precautionary observation,” confirmed officials.
To that point the Lotus driver had set the 21st fastest time, the 42-car field headed by Danny Stutterd in a BMW M6 GT3.
