Zanardi’s Crash – Lausitzring 2001
While most of the crashes in this article resulted in tragedy, this one is actually quite an inspiring story. Despite losing his legs in this horrific accident, Alex Zanardi would return to race again a couple years later.
You’ll find that video HERE
Jim Clark’s Fatal Crash
Despite being a minor race on the Formula Two circuit, there were a lot of well-known racers that took part in this one. World champion Jim Clark lost his life that day after losing control and crashing into a tree.
Stan Fox’s Crash – Indy 500 1995
For the last of our worst racing accidents of all time, we return to the famous Indy 500. In 1995, the nose of Fox’s car was completely ripped off during a horrific accident on the very first lap. He did survive, but the accident ended his racing career.