Here is the compelling story of the author’s life in motor racing, providing fascinating insight into crashes involving many famous racers and circuits. The book begins with a vivid description of Alex Zanardi’s crash in Germany in 2001, and from there the author reflects on his career with many tragic, funny, interesting stories. The book also provides an important history of the evolution of motor sport safety from the perspective of a physician who was instrumental in many safety measures and regulations. A gripping read for all fans of motor racing.
Author(s): Dr. Stephen Olvey
Edition: 0
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 320
City: Sparkford, UK
Tags: CART IRL Indycar Indianapolis
Acknowledgments
Contents
Foreword By Alessandro Zanardi
Preface – Germany 2001
The Race Fan Turns Doctor
USAC Takes a First Step
Carter Crashes at Phoenix
CART
Foyt Has Trouble in Daytona
Rutherford Does Phoenix
CART Ventures Out of the Country
The Ride
The Magician
A.J. Crashes Again
Death Pays Us a Visit
Rick Mears Proves He’s Human After All
Al Unser Jr. and Chip Ganassi Get Together at Michigan
Daly Does Michigan
CART Fulfills the Wish
Lives Saved
Pushing the Medical Envelope
Horton’s Fall from Grace
Emerson Arrives
The Good Years in CART
A.J. Crashes at Elkhart Lake
The Black Boxes
The Coming of Nigel
Another New Medical Unit
CART Goes It Alone and
Tragedy Strikes
Emerson Has the Big One
Our Luck Runs Out
Looking for Answers and the Coming of HANS
The Driver as Athlete
Ongoing Research and Development
CART Goes to the Movies
Death in Daytona
CART Screws Up Big Time
Head Injury and return to Competition
CART Augers In
The German Memorial Continued
Postscript
Afterword by Professor Sid Watkins
