1955 Le Mans disaster - Wikipedia
The 1955 Le Mans disaster was a major crash that occurred on 11 June 1955 during the 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Large pieces of …
Le Mans Motor Racing Disaster (1955) | British Pathé - YouTube
Pierre Levegh's Mercedes crashed and blew up at 125mph, killing Levegh and sending debris flying in to the crowd at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 83 people were killed and 120 were injured.
1955 Le Mans Disaster (Colorized) Viewer Discretion Advised (No …
The 1955 Le Mans disaster was a major crash that occurred on 11 June 1955 during the 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Large pieces of …
The Tragic Story Of The 1955 Le Mans Racing Disaster - Grunge
Apr 9, 2022 · The famed circuit played host to one of the darkest days in the history of motorsports, the 1955 Le Mans disaster, a tragedy that resulted in the death of driver Pierre …
The 1955 Le Mans Disaster: The Tragic Race That Changed …
Apr 9, 2025 · The 1955 Le Mans disaster was a tragedy of unprecedented scale that changed the course of motorsport history. From the intense rivalry leading up to the race to the devastating …
The 1955 Le Mans Disaster Changed Racing Forever
Feb 9, 2025 · The 1955 Le Mans disaster was one of the darkest days in motorsport history. On June 11, 1955, during the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race at the Circuit de la Sarthe, a …
Just How Horrifying Was The Worst Crash In Motorsports, Le Mans '55?
Jun 14, 2014 · Fifty-nine years ago, the 1955 Le Mans 24-hour race started like any other. It ended with the usual champagne, as well. In the middle as many as 130 died in the most …
Race car at Le Mans crashes into spectators, killing 83
Nov 13, 2009 · On June 11, 1955, a racing car in Le Mans, France, goes out of control and crashes into stands filled with spectators, killing 83 people, including the driver, Frenchman …
Le Mans 1955: the disaster that changed motorsport forever
Jun 11, 2020 · Hawthorn’s open antipathy towards the German manufacturer, following the death of a close relative during the Second World War, merely added to his determination to crush …
1955 Le Mans disaster - YouTube
The 1955 Le Mans disaster was a major crash that occurred on the 11th June 1955 during the 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race at Circuit de la Sarthe, France. Many large pieces of debris flew...