Le Mans 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR At Le Mans in 1955, the 300 SLRs were also equipped with “air brakes“ similar in principle to those used on aircraft - this was a large hood that hinged up behind the occupants in order to slow down the cars at the end of the fast straights. The idea for this “wind brake“ came from director of motorsports Alfred Neubauer, who was looking to develop a system to reduce the wear on the huge drum brakes and tires during long-distance races such as Le Mans and Reims. Neubauer foresaw wind