1955 · Jaguar D-Type

Name: 1955 · Jaguar D-Type
Uploaded: 2011-07-27
Duration: 144 s
Description: 📹 Le Mans Motor Racing Disaster (1955) | British Pathé Year: 1955 · Winner: Jaguar D-Type · Drivers: Mike Hawthorn · Ivor Bueb The 1955 disaster — Pierre Levegh's Mercedes 300 SLR launched into the crowd at White House, killing 83 spectators. Mercedes withdrew during the race; Hawthorn drove on to victory amid the worst tragedy in motorsport.

JUN 11 1955 · 12:01

📹 Le Mans Motor Racing Disaster (1955) | British Pathé Year: 1955 · Winner: Jaguar D-Type · Drivers: Mike Hawthorn · Ivor Bueb The 1955 disaster — Pierre Levegh's Mercedes 300 SLR launched into the crowd at White House, killing 83 spectators. Mercedes withdrew during the race; Hawthorn drove on to victory amid the worst tragedy in motorsport.

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