Video: what happens when a tire blows out at over 200 mph?

Tire blowouts at any speed can spell disaster for a driver. We hear about them happening all the time on public roads and highways. Often, the results are catastrophic at just 60 or 80 mph. So what would happen if you lost a tire going over 200? After the jump is a video of Le Mans 24 Hour racer Yann Clairay experiencing a tire failure this weekend at extremely high speed. Luckily, the driver walks away unharmed.