Focuses on the 1973 Formula 1 season, one of the deadliest in racing history.
Shows the footage of British racing driver Roger Williamson's crash. Friend and fellow driver David Purley tried to rescue Williamson from the burning car, but couldn't despite repeated efforts.
Francois Cevert, one driver who was featured, died at the United States Grand Prix in October of 1973.
The year the film was released, a second driver featured in the film was killed in a Formula One accident, when Peter Revson lost his life during the South African Grand Prix.