Motor Racing History: Death of Roger Williamson

July 29, 1973 - Roger Williamson was a British racing driver who died during the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort Circuit in the Netherlands. Williamson Formula One debut at the 1973 British Grand Prix, Williamson's second Formula One appearance was at the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort Circuit. On his eighth lap, a suspected tire failure caused his car to flip upside down and catch fire. Williamson had not been seriously injured by the impact, but was trapped under the car. Purley was unable to put out the fire or turn the car upright. By the time the first fire engine arrived and the fire was extinguished, Williamson had died of asphyxiation.

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