1955 Le facts
While investigating facts about 1955 Le, I found out little known, but curios details like:
Switzerland banned nearly all forms of motor-racing after the tragic 1955 Le Mans disaster, where fragments of a crashed car flew in the stands, killing 83 spectators, the most deadly accident in motorsport history. Despite numerous attempts to lift it, the ban is still in place to this day.
The worst crash in motor sports history at the 1955 Le Mans race. A car broke apart and flew into the stands, with its hood decapitating spectators like a guillotine. In the aftermath, varying reports claim 65-120 were killed. The link contains graphic content.
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across. Here are 8 of the best facts about 1955 Le I managed to collect.
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The 1955 Le Mans disaster wasn't red flagged/canceled even though a crash killed 83 spectators and injured 180 more. The race kept going
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The 1955 Le Mans finished as normal and didn't stop after the disaster in which 83 spectators were killed. This was to prevent traffic congestion and allow emergency crews in.
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During the 1955 Le Mans race, the largest crash in motorsport history happened when Pierre Levegh's Mercedes flew into the spectators at a crippling speed of 150 mph. 84 people died, including Levegh.
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The worst auto accident in human history happened at the Le Mans 1955 race.
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In the 1955 Le Mans a Mercedes crashed off the track killing 83, Mercedes reacted by staying out of racing until 1989.
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Motorsport is banned in Switzerland because of an accident that happened in another country (1955 Le Mans disaster)
