Manuel Gil del Real sustains crash at Laguna Seca during Porsche event
RoadandTrack.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Driver Manuel Gil del Real was transported to a local hospital following a crash at Laguna Seca on September 5. The incident occurred during a Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West race while the driver navigated the Zanardi Corkscrew section of the circuit. Preliminary details suggest the No. 270 Porsche experienced a mechanical failure involving the brakes prior to the impact. The event scheduled for the Saturday morning session was halted following the collision. Authorities confirmed the driver is awake while receiving medical attention at a local facility. The incident caused a delay in the broader racing schedule at the venue as track officials attended to the scene and assessed the damage to the infrastructure.
- •Manuel Gil del Real crashed in the No. 270 Porsche at Laguna Seca.
- •The accident occurred Saturday morning at the Zanardi Corkscrew.
- •Mechanical issues with the car brakes appeared to cause the incident.
- •Medical personnel confirmed the driver is awake at a local hospital.
- •The Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West race was halted after the crash.
- 7:28 PMRoadandTrack.com — IndyCar Saturday Halted Following Huge Porsche Sprint Crash in Zanardi Corkscrew - Road & Track
"Manuel Gil Del Real is awake at a local hospital following his huge crash at Laguna Seca Saturday morning.
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