The Lance Macklin Story. On June 11, 1955, Lance Macklin became a central player in motor racings worst tragedy. Not only did that day at Le Mans scar him forever, but it went on to become his most lasting legacy. Who, many over the years have asked, was that gentleman driver in the Healey?One things for sure he was no amateur. That day overshadowed the remarkable career of one of British racings leading lights, of a driver who befriended and mentored champions, who was stunningly quick on the track and charming off it. Featuring a wealth of archival material and new interviews, Lance Macklin, British Motors Racings Forgotten Hero