1. 1970: Legendary Race car designer and driver Bruce McLaren killed in car accident
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Bruce McLaren was one of the greatest automotive minds since the great Henry Ford, and also happened to be one of the best drivers. So it was a sad day when the 32 year old was killed when out testing a new car that he had designed for Canadian-American Challenge Cup Series. McLaren was born in New Zealand and had been around cars and racing for most of his childhood, and evem started competing in hill climb events at the tender age of 15. He would later become the youngest person to win a Formula One event at just 22 years of age when he won at the United States Grand Prix at Sebring. Later in the mid-1960’s, Bruce would go on to start one of the most successful race teams in history.
