The science behind THAT famous crash Mikes Mechanics

Racecar crashes can be horrifying, but none get close to the craziness of those witnessed at the 1999 Le Mans 24 hour race that led to many questions being asked about car design, engineering practice and the rules that the teams adhered to. During the 1999 endurance racing season, five incidents occurred that involved cars somersaulting through the air, so let our man Mike explain why these cars decided to literally take off. Read the article: Follow us: Check out our store: Subscribe to the DRIVETRIBE YouTube channel: