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Motor racing Le Mans
Lance Macklin in an Austin Healey 100S chasing Karl Kling-Andre Simon in Mercedes Benz 300 SLR at Tertre Rouge Corner, Le Mans 12th June 1955. Date: 1955
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100s 12th 1955 Andre Austin Automobile Benz Chasing Corner Healey Karl Lance Macklin Mans Mercedes Rouge Simon Tertre
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This photograph captures the intensity and excitement of the 1955 Le Mans 24 Hours race, with British driver Lance Macklin in his Austin Healey 100S relentlessly pursuing the Mercedes Benz 300 SLR of German drivers Karl Kling and Andre Simon at the iconic Tertre Rouge corner. The 12th of June 1955 marked a pivotal moment in the history of motor racing, as Macklin's Austin Healey, with its sleek lines and powerful engine, closed the gap on the formidable Mercedes-Benz, known for its dominance in the sport during the 1950s. The image freezes a moment in time, as the two cars race side by side, their tires screeching on the gravel, their drivers focused and determined. The photograph, taken during the era of the 50s, encapsulates the spirit of competition and innovation that defined this iconic race. Macklin's tenacity and skill behind the wheel of the Austin Healey 100S would go down in history, as he continued to challenge the Mercedes-Benz for the lead, ultimately finishing the race in a commendable second place.
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