Long ago I was neighbors with Helio Castroneves' lead engineer, Andy Borme, which got me into KART and Indy racing. Andy was a great guy, really loved the mechanics of racing, and didn't really enjoy the politics behind the big racing companies and ownership. He was always intent on providing the best technical advancements and making sure the vehicle was safe. When a driver crashed and was hurt or killed, it affects all involved, especially the engineering team - they would always wonder if something they did played a part in the wreck.
I've since followed Helio on to many wins, and have also watched other drivers from that time go on to make it big (Paul Tracy, Tony Kanaan).
It's a tough sport. Takes incredible focus, strength, and timing.
Came across this video from a recent race. It's a great example of how milliseconds can be a deciding factor when it comes to staying on the track and destruction:
Scary.
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