Race cars on track at 1955 French Grand Prix in Le Mans

The video describes a tragic day in auto racing history, where drivers from around the world participated in a race. Despite an early mishap involving three cars, all drivers were unharmed. The event attracted 250,000 spectators who watched the cars complete 250 laps on an eight-mile course, vying for top honors in the racing world.

What marked the start of the tragic day in auto racing history?

• A sudden rainstorm

• A celebrity appearance

• A power outage

• Drivers from around the world starting the race

What happened at the first turn of the race?

• A driver won the race

• The race was canceled

• Three cars had a slight mishap

• A car caught fire

How many people were present to watch the race?

• 1,000,000

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 250,000

What was the length of the course the cars raced on?

• Five miles

• Eight miles

• Ten miles

• Twelve miles

How many laps did the cars complete for top honors?

• 100 laps

• 150 laps

• 250 laps

• 200 laps