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prohibited the use of the Le Mans start in English racing in late summer 1962 for this reason. In 1969, Jacky Ickx, who always considered this type of start to be dangerous, decided to walk to his car instead of running. Taking the time to secure everything made him effectively start in last position; however he still went on to win the race. Minutes later, John Woolfe died after crashing in the first lap at the Maison Blanche curve, as he did not fasten his seat belt prior

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