[Healeys] Grand Prix - The Killer Years

[Greg Lemon]

I agree, Senna is almost like part II of the Killer Years documentary, at 
least from the standpoint of safety in F1 (F1 fans also can't help but 
notice the many lingering shots of Niki Lauda's burned face), they made huge 
strides in the 70s and 80s. The tragic May day at Imola in 1994 led to 
further safety efforts initially led by former formula 1 trackside doctor 
and Senna's friend Dr. Sid Watkins, they were apparently successful based 
upon the figures, but given the general parameters of F1 and other top 
league racing efforts will always make racing safer, but never completely 
safe.

A huge step was also the SAFER barrier widely in US racing and also used at 
some F1 venues,  it was initially developed at my alma mater, the University 
of Nebraska Lincoln, I had absolutely no role in its development, but did 
tour the engineering college when it was in initial testing stages and got 
an early presentation on it, great stuff.

Greg Lemon



 "...and  Ayrton Senna in 1994.

 I was actually thinking of the movie "Senna"
 when seeing this excellent documentary.

 You can see Ayrton's frustration and
 nervousness building when the Williamscar was not performing after the
 electronic stability systems and so on were banned.
 Even if you're not into
 racing the documentary Senna is a fantastic movie (available on netflix
 streaming).   A perfect companion for Grand Prix - The Killer Years.


 Bert"