Grand Prix: The Killer Years

[AK350Z]

In case you missed it, a sobering look at the bad old days of the top flight in the 50's, 60's and 70's. Compelling viewing, if a bit grim in places.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00z8v18/Grand_Prix_The_Killer_Years/

[Beavis]

Yes watched that on Sunday night. Very grim in parts

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

I watched it Sunday night

 

I thought it was an amazing insight into the 60's and 70's.... Those guys were gladiators, 1 in 3 chance of death

 

The poor fella burning to death upside down in his car was heart wrenching

[AK350Z]

I watched it Sunday night

 

I thought it was an amazing insight into the 60's and 70's.... Those guys were gladiators, 1 in 3 chance of death

 

The poor fella burning to death upside down in his car was heart wrenching

 

Wasn't it 1 in 3 chance of survival?

[R35LEE]

Diehard those old boys were

[geoff-r]

I watched it Sunday night

 

I thought it was an amazing insight into the 60's and 70's.... Those guys were gladiators, 1 in 3 chance of death

 

The poor fella burning to death upside down in his car was heart wrenching

 

That was quite a savage moment. It's amazing the advances in safety over the years. Brilliant program!

[Sam Mcgoo]

I missed that but will definitely have a watch, looks good.

[captain]

I watched it Sunday night

 

I thought it was an amazing insight into the 60's and 70's.... Those guys were gladiators, 1 in 3 chance of death

 

The poor fella burning to death upside down in his car was heart wrenching

 

Wasn't it 1 in 3 chance of survival?

 

Yes. 66% chance of dying if you competed for the 6 years between '68 and '73..................

 

Anybody who idolises a Formula 1 driver since the death of Senna should watch this and find a new hero.

[Chris`I]

Watched this last night on iPlayer - I knew it was bad back then but this really opens your eyes

[R35LEE]

Safety cells on new race cars make racing so much safer. Historic racing is still big business because of the speed and dangers involved. Goodwood revival always sees a large amount of crashes each year http://www.pistonheads.com/features/gfos2000.htm

[Maccaman]

I'm another that missed it on Sunday. Watched last night and it really brought home the dangers that they faced each time they raced. Must have had balls as big as elephants.