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    Before motor-racing, Gilles Villeneuve was a champion in snowmobile races. How and when did this daredevil, born in Quebec, die?

    Question #58595. Asked by princess9. (Jul 31 05 7:52 AM)


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    		On May 8, 1982, on his final qualifying lap for the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder, the front left wheel of his car came into contact with the right rear wheel of Jochen Mass's car, which was on a slow 'in' lap. Villeneuve's car was launched into the air before nose-diving into the ground and somersaulting along the side of the track. Villeneuve's safety harness failed and he was thrown out into the catch fencing. He died shortly thereafter in hospital.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilles_Villeneuve

    Jul 31 05, 8:15 AM
    princess9

    		Thank you

    Jul 31 05, 2:03 PM

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