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How did the Mercedes CLR achieve "flight" at LeMans?
The Mercedes CLR achieved "flight" during the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans race when driver Peter Dumbreck's car became airborne and flipped several times before landing in the trees. The exact cause of the incident is not entirely clear, but it is believed that the car's aerodynamics may have played a role. The car had a low nose and high tail, which could have created lift at high speeds. Additionally, some have suggested that the car may have hit a bump or a rise in the track that caused it to become airborne. Fortunately, Dumbreck was able to walk away from the crash with only minor injuries.
By Car Community3 years ago in Wheel
