As the car flew high in the air it severed TV and phone cables and news of the tragedy only arrived at the pits 10 minutes later, at which time the Clerk of the course raised the Red Flag to terminate the event. Jochen Mass was awarded the win and given half points.
@reflexuk1 Thanks for the info about the crash. If you didnt know the crash that killed Rolf was a rear wing failure at riverside in 1983 . He was going down the back strait just before the kink to the final turn . there is no video of the crash but there are photos of the car on a tow truck . RIP to those spectators and ROLF
His car took flight as it touched to side fender of Paces Brabham and hit the third rail of the barrier as it was rising. This caused the car to jump up higher and crash on the other side of the barrier after smashing into a lamp post breaking it into large, separate pieces.
Stommelens rear wing became completely separated from the car just at the beginning of the climb up to the Stadium jump and his car went wildly out of control as he crested, smashing into the right-side guard rail and rebounding across to the other side at 155mph!
The drivers were shocked by the poor condition of the track and wanted the race cancelled but were ordered to drive because of their contracts. Emerson Fittipaldi drove a few very slow laps in protest and quit. I cannot imagine what went through his mind when he saw the aftermath of Rolf Stommelen's tragic misfortune. Stommelen broke his legs in the accident.
His rear wing came off and 5 spectators died in the ensuing crash. Stommelen retired in 1976 and died in 1983. You can just see his wing lift off the car as he moves out of shot.
As the car flew high in the air it severed TV and phone cables and news of the tragedy only arrived at the pits 10 minutes later, at which time the Clerk of the course raised the Red Flag to terminate the event. Jochen Mass was awarded the win and given half points.
reflexuk1 1 month ago
@reflexuk1 Thanks for the info about the crash. If you didnt know the crash that killed Rolf was a rear wing failure at riverside in 1983 . He was going down the back strait just before the kink to the final turn . there is no video of the crash but there are photos of the car on a tow truck . RIP to those spectators and ROLF
mfluc71 1 month ago
His car took flight as it touched to side fender of Paces Brabham and hit the third rail of the barrier as it was rising. This caused the car to jump up higher and crash on the other side of the barrier after smashing into a lamp post breaking it into large, separate pieces.
reflexuk1 1 month ago
Stommelens rear wing became completely separated from the car just at the beginning of the climb up to the Stadium jump and his car went wildly out of control as he crested, smashing into the right-side guard rail and rebounding across to the other side at 155mph!
reflexuk1 1 month ago
The drivers were shocked by the poor condition of the track and wanted the race cancelled but were ordered to drive because of their contracts. Emerson Fittipaldi drove a few very slow laps in protest and quit. I cannot imagine what went through his mind when he saw the aftermath of Rolf Stommelen's tragic misfortune. Stommelen broke his legs in the accident.
starlionblue 2 months ago
His rear wing came off and 5 spectators died in the ensuing crash. Stommelen retired in 1976 and died in 1983. You can just see his wing lift off the car as he moves out of shot.
MsKrisSmith 5 months ago
im sorry but- what the hell happens in this crash
MrDontFuckAbout 5 months ago
one of the best circuits ever
broditoro 6 months ago
@broditoro fully agree. one of the best ever.
redupfox 3 months ago
rip
bvbceltic 9 months ago