Now available in paperback, this 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 motorsport safety from the perspective of a physician who patched together injured drivers and out of that experience was instrumental in many safety measures and regulations. This is a gripping read for all fans of motor racing.