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Vandersee saddened by loss of fellow competitor |
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Monday, 05 November 2007 |
Ray Vandersee of Skelta Sports Cars sends his condolences to the
friends and family of fellow competitor Paul Flintoft, who tragically
passed away as a result of a race incident during the first day of
Mount Buller Sprint proceedings yesterday.
Flintoft, 42, was the co-driver in a car driven by David Reynolds
which was involved in an incident during the opening run yesterday.
Reynolds was airlifted from the scene to the Alfred Hospital where he
is said to be in a stable condition.
Vandersee would like to take the opportunity to pass on his thoughts to
the family and friends of both Flintoft and Reynolds during this
difficult time.
“As a frequent competitor of these kinds of events I knew Paul
reasonably well, and I sat with him in the competitor’s briefing
yesterday,” said Vandersee.
“My heart goes out to his family and friends, Paul was a really
nice guy and will be sorely missed by the entire rally community.
“I only met David yesterday, but his reputation as a driver
precedes him and I wish him all the best in his recovery through this
difficult time also.”
In light of yesterday’s events, officials deliberated overnight as
to whether or not to continue after being given the all clear from the
Victoria Police and the Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS)
and it was decided that the event would continue.
Today’s weather conditions have however hampered the event, with
only one run taking place this morning before proceedings were halted
for the day, with organisers hoping to complete the event tomorrow.
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