Just read one of the drivers Mark Porter has died.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200610/s1758191.htm
Not really a fan of motorsport but very sad to see these sort of things happen.
Kiwi driver dies after Bathurst crash
09 October 2006
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Kiwi driver Mark Porter has died in hospital after suffering massive injuries in a crash while preparing for the Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama on Friday.[/FONT]
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Porter's family issued a statement last night confirming his death. [/FONT]
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"With untold sadness the family of Mark Porter advises that Mark has passed away," it said. [/FONT]
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The 31-year-old Gold Coast-based, Hamilton-born New Zealander is survived by his wife Adrienne and one-year-old son Flynn. His parents flew from Waikato to Australia to be at his bedside. [/FONT]
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Porter and Australian driver David Clark were airlifted to hospital on Friday after Clark ploughed into Porter's stalled Holden Commodore at close to 180 km/h during a race at the Bathurst 1000 meeting. [/FONT]
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While climbing the mountain on the 12th lap of the 14-lap development race, Porter suddenly spun his car sideways, stalled and was left stranded in the middle of the track in an area blinded to oncoming traffic. [/FONT]
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Clark sent his Ford Falcon sideways in an attempt to escape collision but crashed directly into Porter's driver's side door. [/FONT]
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Porter suffered serious head injuries and extensive internal fractures and had been on life support in a critical condition at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital since the crash. [/FONT]
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His family conveyed their "heartfelt appreciation" for the efforts of medical crews at the track, Bathurst Base Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and those who transported him between the facilities. [/FONT]
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"They gave Mark every chance at life, for which we thank them," the statement said. [/FONT]
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"The family also expresses their appreciation of the efforts of the officials of V8 Supercars Australia, all of whom have done their utmost to support all those involved in this tragedy." [/FONT]
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The family conveyed their best wishes to Clark for a complete recovery. [/FONT]
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Clark, 28, awoke from his induced coma with his wife Leah, eight-month-old daughter Reese and parents by his bedside at Nepean Hospital in Penrith. [/FONT]
