Historical Medallion🎖️ on Instagram: "On June 11, 1955, the 24 Hours of Le Mans witnessed the deadliest tragedy in motorsport history. During the 35th hour of the race, Pierre Levegh's Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, swerving to avoid a slower Austin-Healey, collided with it, became airborne, and slammed into the concrete barriers in front of packed grandstands. The impact was catastrophic: the engine and front axle tore loose and, like projectiles, sliced through the dense crowd. The impact and ensuing