10 dangerous racetracks

• Source: Agencies
• [16:47 June 18 2010]
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7.) Le Mans

Major Incident: Le Mans was also the site of the worst motor racing accident to date in 1955, killing between 80 and 100 spectators and injuring another 120, in addition to driver Pierre Levegh. As a result, all forms of racing were banned in several European nations until tracks there could be made more safe. While most nations have since lifted their bans, auto racing is still banned today in Switzerland.

Why It's Dangerous: Started in 1923, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the most glamorous events in car racing. The circuit features a nearly 4 mile long straight, on which cars have reached speeds of up to 259.9 mph. To date, The Circuit de La Sarthe has claimed the lives of 24 drivers.