June 11, 1955.  It is the day of the Le Mans 24 Hours, and the Mercedes Silver Arrows, led by Alfred Neubauer, have high hopes.  Neubauer wants to have one final victory before retirement, while his two reserve drivers - John Fitch and Pierre Levegh - hope to be the winning car against all the odds.  However, just two and a half hours into the race, a tragedy occurs that will leave 84 dead and change the face of racing forever.