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Fozzy
17-04-2013, 08:58 AM
Just saw the following in the news. Not nice when this happens in motorsport.

Rest in peace and Heal quick to the co driver. Thoughts with the families of all involved and the first responders that would have assisted as best they could.


A Targa Tasmania competitor has been killed and a navigator injured in a single vehicle crash in the state's north.

The single vehicle crash on Porters Road at Exton in the state's north happened at 9:45am, two hours after the field set off from Deloraine for the first competitive stage.

The driver was killed and a navigator has been taken to the Launceston General Hospital in a stable condition.

Police have not released the names of the competitors but say the driver is from interstate and is aged in his 70s.

The Confederation of Australian Motorsport says it is deeply saddened by the death and will release more details after talking to the family involved.

Joe
17-04-2013, 09:03 AM
Not good at all :(

RIP to the deceased.

Riggs
17-04-2013, 09:06 AM
Very sad to hear

RIP.

31-EVO
17-04-2013, 09:11 AM
Very sad, may he RIP and the injured recover quickly

Buckets
17-04-2013, 09:17 AM
In spite of all the safety precautions and everyone involved best efforts motorsport is still a dangerous game; it's always sad when it claims a life. RIP to the driver and my condolences go to the passenger and their family and friends of both.

Turbo2.6L
17-04-2013, 09:22 AM
Very sad, RIP

Evman
17-04-2013, 09:32 AM
RIP

DISTRBD
17-04-2013, 09:37 AM
:(

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-17/police-at-scene-of-road-fatality/4634564

Brockas
17-04-2013, 11:14 AM
Very sad for everyone involved.

Only the 2nd fatality at Targa Tasmania since 1992.

Damo 69
17-04-2013, 11:29 AM
terrible news for any motorsport fan / competitor

RIP

c.rusli
17-04-2013, 11:38 AM
Looking picture of the wreckage ... damn.. it must hit pretty hard!

RIP ! to love ones

Lmx
17-04-2013, 12:06 PM
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/motor-sport/targa-tasmania-driver-dead-in-fiery-crash/story-fne7mteu-1226622587805
geez, estimated 200km/h hit + fire?

mys1
17-04-2013, 12:46 PM
RIP John Mansell

-Luke-
17-04-2013, 12:59 PM
RIP.

70 yrs old and racing his Porsche in Targa Tas what a champ! At least he got to go out doing what he loved to do.

heavyduty1340
17-04-2013, 01:23 PM
Speedy recovery to the co driver, condolences to the family
only positive is that he went doing what he loved, not some lingering painful illness etc that takes away all dignity.

RIP Mate.

c.rusli
17-04-2013, 01:26 PM
Names were out as

Driver: John Mansell
Co- Driver: Tristan Catford
2009 PORSCHE Porsche Cayman

Sebdullah
17-04-2013, 01:57 PM
Never good to see this
RIP & hope for a full recovery for the co-driver

LarryDavid
17-04-2013, 02:09 PM
http://www.imgur.com/grGvbL9.jpeg

TJ
17-04-2013, 03:45 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/914009_10151550374392902_1779122522_o.jpg

At least he was happy. Doing what he loved.