Mercedes-Benz withdrew from all motor sport endeavors in 1955 because of what turn of events?
Correct answer: The 1955 Le Mans disaster
spookeruk
I watched a documentary on this event and it really was tragic...
I am not a number.
The car was constructed from magnesium alloy which, because of magnesium's low density, made it lighter. Unfortunately this exacerbated the aftermath because the car burst into flames which were more intense than a normal fire and much more difficult to extinguish - pouring water onto magnesium makes it burn more.
Studeman
It was Mike Hawthorne (the eventual winner) who was slowing for a pitstop causing Lance Macklin to swerve in front of Piere Levegh (the name he raced under). Estimates vary between 80-100 spectators were killed in the resulting carnage.
Player #18830466
why would they even announce a winner ..?
Centenarian
I was 35 and remember this well. It was a huge story and so sad
Player. Ty
I'm a Mercedes Man thru & thru. That was a Terrible Incident. But in the History of Mercedes-Benz from day #1 was always safety. Love the Old Mercedes-Benz , they had Style....Now their like any other Car.😞
Player #36298983
Centenarian, congratulations on your century!
Kj
I would love to see the documentary film
Rosie
Turquoise lady, why do you feel the need to correct other's grammar?
SOOTI
Thank god safety standards are so much higher now.
Daisy
Studeman, Winner!? Don't think so :((
Player #49101312
Player. Ty, how do you comfort a crying English major? Pat them on the back and say "there, their, they're" hahaha. (now I'm worried that I misspelled major)
Smart
Player #19261665, that looks like my black cat
Ducky
spookeruk, my brother is a big fan of all racing and cars. wonder if he knows.
Player #50531971
Player #18830466, because 1955. different time
Tezza
Kj, YouTube
Player #17299596
Player Same reason they announced a winner when NASCAR Dale Earnhardt died.
Player #19261665
Player #8400550, Yes, and the city buses are made by them.
OwelySap
Kj, just saw this video too https://www.autoweek.com/racing/a1702641/animated-film-retells-1955-le-mans-disaster/
Player hater
So sad
MissGlitchBelleHarte
drine rits
co very na bix
Player #18760824
MastrBlastr55, that was a dumb comment
* Seshati *
Studeman, wow & the guy won
Player #15718736
Player. Ty, The brakes locked on my 1985 MB in 1990 when I slowed down on a freeway and made a big U shape with 4 lanes of mild traffic. Fortunately, none of us hit. I never got another one.
brownidol
Never heard anything about this. I was only a toddler then. Can't imagine that many people getting killed while just watching. Very sad and scary.
Lolita413
thanks to majority.... I would have gotten it wrong
Uninitialized
spookeruk, Wow. did not know this
HippieJoyce
Player #5418438, My grandmother lived to 104. It's possible.
Player #13495380
Hello speed kills in the wrong hands.
Bigtimejeeneeus
Top 5: Global Trivia, you're 100 yrs old?
GruffSecretAgent9936
I was all of 4 yrs old when this happened so had no idea. My brother is the car guy, not me.