Just saw this program, and it was really, really good.
It's well before my time, and it was a real eye-opener for me.
BBC - BBC Four Programmes - Grand Prix: The Killer Years
Quote:
In the 60s and early 70s it was common for Grand Prix drivers to be killed while racing, often televised for millions to see. Mechanical failure, lethal track design, fire and incompetence snuffed out dozens of young drivers. They had become almost expendable as eager young wannabes queued up at the top teams' gates waiting to take their place.
This is the story of when Grand Prix was out of control.
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Highly recommended, if you can snag a copy somewhere.
