Chris_Sav
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Official Statement
Southern100 News Page
STATEMENT ISSUED AT 21:00 ON 11 JULY 2023
STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE SOUTHERN 100 ROAD RACING CLUB
The Southern 100 can confirm that a serious incident occurred during
tonight’s qualifying session on the Billown Course.
The incident involved two riders, a marshal and a spectator and it is with
deep sadness that the Southern 100 regrets to announce that this incident
has resulted in two fatalies.
The Southern 100 pass on their deepest sympathy to the families, loved
ones, and friends of those involved.
At this me, the club is unable to provide any further details of those
involved in the incident and the current focus of the organiser is to
support those involved.
The Coroner of Inquests has been informed.
A further statement will be released in due course.
ENDS
Laurel Bank II Marshal, Classic TT & Manx GP
(This post was last modified: 12-07-2023, 09:10 AM by Chris_Sav.)
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Paveway
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RE: Southern 100 2023
Given the tragedy on Tuesday, I'm very sorry to bring up another one, but please spare a thought today for Gavin Lee and my friend Marc McDonald, who both lost their lives at the event in an accident on July 13th 1999.
Gone but not forgotten. RIP.
(This post was last modified: 14-07-2023, 09:19 AM by Chris_Sav.)
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RE: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement
(15-07-2023, 12:38 PM)scaramanga Wrote: its how the statements are worded you just know this is not a routine incident if you understand where im coming from
been around this sport for far to many years to realise this is being handled differently
never know a area be closed off for anywhere near as long as this was
and the statements are brief and worded in a manner so different
I agree, it has me very concerned as to what actually happened.
I've never known a whole event being cancelled before it's actually got going.
All I can think is, because it's involved spectator and a marshal it becomes a bigger investigation than a competitor (tragically) losing their life.
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