and stopped in the middle of the track. Heins, who was leading his class at the time, was unable to avoid the wreck, swerved out of control and hit another vehicle. His car then spun into a lamp post and exploded into flames. Manzon and Salvadori were injured, but survived. Heins died at the scene from severe burns and massive head injuries. He was interred at the Cemetery of Redentor in São Paulo on 27 June 1963. References Brazilian racing drivers 1935 births 1963 deaths Racing drivers who died while racing Racing drivers from São Paulo 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers Sport deaths in France