Wheels24.co.za WATCH The worst disaster in motor racing history the day 83 people lost their lives at Le Mans in 1955

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On the home straight of the Le Mans 24-hour race, future British world champion Mike Hawthorn made a mistake and Pierre Levegh's Mercedes smashed into the crowd, killing 83 people and injuring 120 more.

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