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Terrible Tragedy
In Response To: Re: RIP Dan Wheldon ()

Watching the replays, I wondered how these cars were running so fast on that track. In retrospect, it looked absolutely crazy . . . almost surprising that more of the drivers were not killed in the accident.

I watched Part 4 of the BBC special, "Grand Prix -- The Killer Years" and saw how Rindt, Siffert, Roger Williamson and many others were killed on the track. It's an interesting, well-made video, perhaps a fitting tribute to those who died in the sport . . . seems that no matter how much attention they pay to safety, the racers will always face the threat of death.

Jeff

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: I was shocked when I saw it happened. They were going so fast on
: that track the slightest mistake and you can cause a really bad
: accidents. Dan will be missed.

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