Fatal accident at Speed on Tweed

[PVDA]

Fatal accident at Speed on Tweed
CAMS Press Release (updated)
19 Sep 2004

A motor sport competitor has died this afternoon in an accident during an historic sprint event at Murwillumbah, New South Wales.

Jon Chippindall, 54 years old from Queensland, was competing in the Festival of Speed on Tweed when the accident occurred just before 3:00pm.

The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) will conduct a full investigation into the incident. In the meantime, CAMS and event officials are working with the relevant civil authorities.

CAMS, on behalf of the motor sport community, offers its sincere sympathy to the families and friends involved.

CAMS may issue additional statements as further information becomes available for release.

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For more information regarding this release please contact:

Jenny Thompson, Communications Manager, CAMS
Tel: 03 9593 7777

FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PURPOSES - NO REGULATORY VALUE

I'm sure all our thoughts are with the drivers family, friends and those involved with the event.

[mayhem]

Dear God, just heard this, my sincerest condolances to all.

[Good Old Bazza]

My condolences to his friends and family, he was a true gentleman and motorsport enthusiast.