By 1955, speeds at Le Mans had increased dramatically, with leading cars reaching over 270 km/h (170 mph). The track layout, however, remained nearly unchanged since the race's inception in 1923 ...

The longest straightaway of the Circuit de la Sarthe prompted engineers to build some beautiful ways to conquer it.

Daytona International Speedway president Frank Kelleher said the track is evaluating adding visual cues to the Le Mans ...