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Video: Lotus Exige up in flames

EVO staffer Roger Green makes lucky escape after his Lotus turns into a fireball

By:Auto Express team

16 May 2010

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Introduction
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Aston takes two podium places at N24
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Nurburgring 24hr gallery
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The Nurburgring strikes!
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Video: Lotus Exige up in flames - currently reading
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Nurburgring 24-hours 2010 is go!
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Oliver Jarvis to drive R8 LMS
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Classic SAAB tackles N24
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Aston Rapide racecar: Behind the scenes
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Audi's Nurburgring Challenger
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Racing preparations continue for Auto Express
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Hybrid Nurburgring test for F1 ace
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Auto Express racing in N24

Spectators watched in stunned silence as Roger Green and his Lotus Exige brought new meaning to the phrase 'hot lap' at the Nurburgring 24 hour race. Green was forced to jump out of the car while it was still moving after the brakes failed and smoke began to engulf the cabin.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Read what Green himself had to say after his ordeal in his EVO blog here.

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EVO staffer Roger Green makes lucky escape after his Lotus turns into a fireball
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Video: Lotus Exige up in flames

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