Targa Adelaide death

[Jim Goose]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-2...elaide/4220994

A driver has died in the Australian Targa Championship rally in southern Adelaide after a car hit a tree and rolled in mid-air, ending up in a paddock.

The crash happened on Main Road at Chandlers Hill during the Clarendon stage of the rally in the Adelaide hills.

The injured navigator in the vehicle has been airlifted to hospital after the accident which occurred just after 1pm (ACST).

Michael Ceruto was an eyewitness as the tragedy unfolded.

He said a Mitsubishi Lancer slid around a corner at about 100 kph, then hit a tree and rolled three times in mid-air before ending up in a paddock.
Audio: Michael Ceruto saw the Targa Adelaide fatal crash (ABC News)

Mr Ceruto said a bump in the road and slippery surface may have caused the driver to lose control.

Rally organisers and the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport have issued a statement, saying they are deeply saddened about the death and working with authorities as they investigate the circumstances.

In late 2009, two competitors died in another rallying event in South Australia when their car hit a tree at Forreston in the Adelaide hills.

There was also a rally death back in 1997 when former Grand Prix executive Ian Cocks died in an Adelaide hills crash.

Very sad to hear...

[blueoval]

OMG, that is not good news. Any idea who it was? RIP to that person.

[321Go]

Originally Posted by blueoval

OMG, that is not good news. Any idea who it was? RIP to that person.

The name of the deceased driver has yet to be released as they're still trying to contact/notify his family.

The car.

[irish2]

Originally Posted by 321Go

The name of the deceased driver has yet to be released as they're still trying to contact/notify his family.

The car.
image

The passenger compartment looks very intact for a death. Most unfortunate, but people involved in motorsport know the risks.

[prydey]

Originally Posted by irish2

The passenger compartment looks very intact for a death. .

i believe the navigator is in hospital in critical condition.

hardly made the news here. these days the classic adelaide (or targa adelaide) is a pretty low key event unless you are involved.

[Pedro]

Originally Posted by prydey

i believe the navigator is in hospital in critical condition. ...................

Not according to this report ... http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/austra...-1226457443964

Having been involved in motor sport for most of my life it always tugs at the heart strings when we lose a competitor.
R.I.P.

[TheSneakiness]

Condolences...

[mik]

motor sport with run off area`s lined with tree`s, these people doing rally`s are very brave .
condolences to those involved.

[Bossxr8]

Just wait for the do gooders to jump into it and try to get the event shut down "because its too dangerous".

[Jim Goose]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Just wait for the do gooders to jump into it and try to get the event shut down "because its too dangerous".

Sadly... your right.
Im astounded at the stupidity and disrespect of these people.
Apparently they will "lay down" on the road this morning in protest.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/video/natio...ently-selfish/

No idea why the link says children under six etc.... but it should play?

[2011G6E]

If there are calls to close it down, they could always do what the Isle Of Mann TT has been doing for some years now to counter such calls to close the "dangerous" race...

Basically, the Manxmen and thier government raise a collective finger and shout "Get f*$@ed"...and carry on racing...

Of course that takes a large set of gonads, and plenty of times in Australia we've seen things closed down for "safety" reasons by weak will in the face of a few protesters...

[my67xr]

my old boss crashed and rolled (7 times) in his car near there 6? years ago too, during the classic adelaide rally
dangerous stuff.

[79FordEsky]

My thoughts go out to the family that have lost a son or a father. RIP

[321Go]

The name of the driver can now be revealed. Adam Plate has been identified as the driver of the Mitsubishi Evo VII tragically killed today at Targa Adelaide.

R.I.P.

[80kms]

very sad to hear - RIP

[Nic85]

Makes you wonder if it's worth it. Really sad for his family.

[MAGPIE]

It's worth it if that is what you love doing...

Better than dying crossing the street or getting stabbed by a junkie or any other number of ways of dying a horrible death.

[wrongwaynorris]

Originally Posted by Nic85

Makes you wonder if it's worth it. Really sad for his family.

Everyone who has ever climbed into a racing car knows the risks and accepts them and as tragic as this is sadly it is a reality that is visted every so often . To answer your question YES it is worth the risk .

[pottery beige]

some of the best driving roads to be had in the radelaide hills.. all the same very unforgiving..

RIP