This Day in History June 11: Witness the tragic and unforgettable moment in motorsport history as a devastating crash at the 1955 Le Mans race claimed the lives of 82 spectators and driver Pierre Levegh. Experience the chaos and horror as an out-of-control car plows into the stands during the final hour of the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans event. Explore the impact of this deadly incident that shook the racing world to its core and sparked important safety reforms. This is the story of the deadly Le Mans crash that changed motorsport forever. Witness the tragic and unforgettable moment in motorsport history as a devastating crash at the 1955 Le Mans race claimed the lives of 82 spectators and driver Pierre Levegh. Experience the chaos and horror as an out-of-control car plows into the stands during the final hour of the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans event. Explore the impact of this deadly incident that shook the racing world to its core and sparked important safety reforms. This is the story of the deadly Le Mans crash that changed motorsport forever.

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