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  • The “LeMans Start”

    The “LeMans Start”

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    The ” Le Mans Start” Since the first race in 1923, the standing start became a tradition in La Sarthe. Once the French flag dropped the drivers would have to sprint to their cars, strap themselves in or *not* and begin racing.  To protest against safety concerns raised by organisers and drivers, Jacky Ickx walked…