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Was watching crash videos on youtube, and stumbled upon the Senna Crash.
I remember watching it as a kid of only 5 years, yet until I saw it again it didn't even sink in. Then I wikipedia'd it, and read about it all, and roland ratzenberger's death (which I didn't know about).
I feel quite moved, especially after reading this about aryton;
Just goes to show that sometimes the biggest people in the world are the most down to earth and caring, and just how dangerous sudden deceleration is.
I remember watching it as a kid of only 5 years, yet until I saw it again it didn't even sink in. Then I wikipedia'd it, and read about it all, and roland ratzenberger's death (which I didn't know about).
I feel quite moved, especially after reading this about aryton;
Perhaps the unique duality of his character was most evident at the moment of his death. As track officials examined the wreckage of his racing car they found a furled, bloodsoaked Austrian flag. A victory flag that he was going to raise as he won the race, in honour of Austrian Roland Ratzenberger, who had died on that track the day before.
Just goes to show that sometimes the biggest people in the world are the most down to earth and caring, and just how dangerous sudden deceleration is.