Tarmac Rallying Perpetual Thread

[Snowman]

Rumors someone has been killed on Stage 1 this morning

[Duncan]

from the website

We are deeply saddened to report that there has been a fatality at Targa Tasmania this morning.

We are currently working with the relevant authorities who will provide further information once next of kin have been advised.

[Snowman]

[JAS-25T]

[paulR32gtr]

Terrible to hear

[Darkside]

Tragic

http://www.examiner.com.au/story/1438128/targa-competitor-killed-at-exton/?cs=95

Edited April 17, 2013 by Darkside

[Marlin]

OH fkn NO. I feel sick.

[sav man]

We drove past the scene. It was pretty horrific, worst crash I've seen

[Marlin]

Benji, I'm feeling for all of you down there mate. My condolences go out to the entire rallying community and loved ones. A sad day.

On the up side, you and Damo are having a great run mate. Keep up the excellent effort.

Say hi to all for me!

[navdan]

Devestating. Had dinner with John at Wrest Point back in Jan and can honestly say you would have trouble finding a truer gentleman.

Fingers crossed Tristan gets through the surgery unscathed.

Good speed today Ben, keep it up, we wanna see you beet that VW in front of you

[sav man]

We are pretty happy with how it's all going ATM. I had no power steering for any of the proper stages this morning (spat the belt off), only got a replacement belt on at lunch for the last 2 stages.

[Roy]

Sad to read the horrible news! Thoughts are with his family and friends!

[tweety bird]

sad news.

OH fkn NO. I feel sick.

this ^.

[Darkside]

We are pretty happy with how it's all going ATM. I had no power steering for any of the proper stages this morning (spat the belt off), only got a replacement belt on at lunch for the last 2 stages.

Awesome first day Ben, especially given the power steer fail. GTST > GT3. Best of luck you you and the crew for the upcoming days.

[Duncan]

Well my respect for Tony Quinn has gone up a long way after today's events.

Yesterday Tony and Naomi were canvassing other drivers for support in reducing speeds for saftey, and Tony said if there was another big accident he would head home.

Sure enough there was a big accident, and sure enough he has packed up and headed home. Good to see someone following through on talk when they beleive in it.

[Duncan]

Great work today Ben, you are 8th overall as well as 2nd EM....keep it up, hope you have a trouble free run

[sav man]

Mt Roland stage from today

I didn't have time to sync the data and video.

[Nee-san]

Well my respect for Tony Quinn has gone up a long way after today's events.

Yesterday Tony and Naomi were canvassing other drivers for support in reducing speeds for saftey, and Tony said if there was another big accident he would head home.

Sure enough there was a big accident, and sure enough he has packed up and headed home. Good to see someone following through on talk when they beleive in it.

Very sad news indeed

Racing is racing however reducing speeds is not the answer, no one wants to travel all the way to Tasmania for a regularity.

Condolences to those involved.

P.S.

Good Work Sav Man and co, Win it for the Skylines !!!

[Roy]

I don't knowthe merits of the speed argument as I'm not a competitor. But as an observation AO50s and E85 means cars are now bonkers fast at circuits that never used to be....so can see where cars ma have picked up loads of pace

[Marlin]

Car handles the bumps on the fast bit at 7:45 well. Good setup lads. Lots of torque too it sounds like. Goin great guns!

Keep it up!