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9 Aug 2003, 07:59 (Ref:683495)
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Stewart McColl Killed at Phillip Island
MEDIA STATEMENT – (Saturday) 9 August 2003
A driver died in an accident during a motor race meeting at Phillip Island, south of Melbourne, this afternoon. Stewart McColl, 23, single, from Sydney, was driving a Volkswagen Golf during a practice session for round six of the Australian GT Performance Championship at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit. Announcing the tragedy, President of the Confederation of Australian Motorsport Colin Osborne said CAMS, the event promoters and circuit operators were cooperating with authorities investigating the accident. Relatives of the driver are currently being informed. “This is a very sad day, but you will all be aware motor racing carries with it some significant risks,” Mr Osborne said. “On behalf of CAMS and all the motorsport community I express our deepest condolences to the family.” The accident happened at turn four of the circuit at 1.39 pm. a fine talent who never got to show all the potential we know he has 
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9 Aug 2003, 08:11 (Ref:683500)
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oh no , this is terrible news , Stewart was such a natural talent he just hadnt had the break he needed as yet.
such a shame to loose a bright, up and coming driver like that. his performances in Formula Ford and Formula Holden were increddible to watch. my condolences to his family and friends. such a tregedy that Australian motorsport could have done without. |
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9 Aug 2003, 08:16 (Ref:683501)
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Tragic news whenever we loose any one, let alone some so young with a great deal of talent.
Condolences go to his family |
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9 Aug 2003, 08:31 (Ref:683506)
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This is a big tragedy, i've watched McColl race in Formula Ford & the guy had incredible talent which unfortunately he'll never fulfill. My condolences go out to his family, friends & team.
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9 Aug 2003, 08:51 (Ref:683521)
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Very sad news, it was on Victorian rural radio all afternoon
Thoughts to the family & friends.... |
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9 Aug 2003, 08:52 (Ref:683525)
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Another loss in motorsport, but goes to reinforce the nature of the sport and if I were going to go, going doing something I loved would be the way. He'll surely be missed and the sport will never be the same.
Coldolences go to his family, crew & friends, and respect to those volunteering their time to allow drivers and fans to do what they love at the circuit today as it's hard on them too. |
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9 Aug 2003, 09:26 (Ref:683541)
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My sincerest condolences to his friends and family.
I've had to type that too many times this year
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9 Aug 2003, 10:18 (Ref:683567)
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wow i cant believe it, the year just gets worse
condolences to everyone around him |
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9 Aug 2003, 10:32 (Ref:683583)
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Its days like this that i really hate this sport.
here is a pic of Stewart in better days (cira 2000 I believe) RIP Stewart |
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9 Aug 2003, 11:00 (Ref:683593)
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There are no words left.
Also there is another driver seriously injured in porsce challenge today, Ray Ayton. Here is wishing him the best. |
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9 Aug 2003, 12:28 (Ref:683643)
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Good news Ray is ok.
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9 Aug 2003, 12:44 (Ref:683651)
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RIP Stewart McColl
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9 Aug 2003, 15:44 (Ref:683724)
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Very sad news.
Has a reason been given for what caused the accident? |
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9 Aug 2003, 19:39 (Ref:683822)
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news.com.au is reporting that he was in slicks and was unable to brake in the grass. Unsure what made him get onto the grass though.
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9 Aug 2003, 23:41 (Ref:683916)
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yeah that appears to have what happened.
it was at the hairpin after the very fast left handers leading to it , somehow he got onto the grass and was unable to stop the car on slicks and there is a earth embankment at the end of it which he sadly collided with. this is what i could make out on the news last night anyway but im sure an investigation is underway as to what went wrong. still a tragedy and im still shocked by it and cant help but feel we have lost a future touring car star as well as a great young man. |
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In Loving memory of Peter Brock I hate it when im driving in a straight line & Seb Vettel runs into me GO THE MIGHTY HAWKS !!!!
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10 Aug 2003, 00:41 (Ref:683941)
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Oh dear, that is horrific news
Goes to show motor racing will never be 100% safe even in these times. What a shame to lose such a young talented driver. |
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10 Aug 2003, 04:21 (Ref:683995)
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Very sad news. Such a young talent gone way too soon.
My deepest condolences go out to his family, friends & team. R.I.P bro. |
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10 Aug 2003, 07:32 (Ref:684043)
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Was it an earth embankment, or one of those neck snapping tyre filled earth walls? Why are those still legal on a Nationally Licenced Venue?
Greg Hansford and now Stewart McColl - RIP in Racers Paradise. |
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10 Aug 2003, 09:54 (Ref:684117)
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a bit of both actually from what I saw.
there were tyres there which were filled with dirt and there was an earth embankment behind them |
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10 Aug 2003, 10:06 (Ref:684129)
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I was at Phillip Island when the accident happened. i did not see it. But please for respect of Stuie, do not speculate how the accident happened, there is a full investigation happening as we speak and a report will be issued in due time.
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10 Aug 2003, 11:14 (Ref:684166)
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just heard - shocking news..... i remember stewie winning formula ford/holden at eastern creek....
tyre walls are bad news - remember kev curtain and daniel stauffer hitting them after going of at doohan corner in oz superbike race  - put f#$%ing sand traps in, how close is the beach.....
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10 Aug 2003, 11:46 (Ref:684177)
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I've got to agree with HarvestMotorspt. We shouldn't speculate on how the accident happened. I'm sure the officials will announce relevant info in due course. In the meantime, our thoughts should be with Stewart's family & friends.
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10 Aug 2003, 12:01 (Ref:684181)
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The weekend just got worse;
CONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTOR SPORT (CAMS) PRESS RELEASE 10 August 2003 For Immediate Release DEATH AT WAKEFIELD PARK RACE MEETING Earlier today during a motor race meeting conducted at Wakefield Park, near Goulburn, New South Wales, a driver was involved in an incident where he stopped his vehicle beside the circuit. The vehicle was not involved in any form of collision. Vehicle recovery crews responded and found the driver unconscious in the car. Emergency crews were immediately dispatched to the scene. The driver was conveyed by ambulance to hospital where he later died. Family members of the driver were at the circuit and accompanied him to hospital. The driver was Frank Hurt, aged 63 years, from the New South Wales south coast. At this juncture it is not clear what has caused the death. The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS), the circuit operator and race meeting organisers are working with the relevant civil authorities to investigate the incident. CAMS, on behalf of the motor sport community, offers its sincere sympathy to the driver's family. END Damn it, I hate weekends like this................ |
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11 Aug 2003, 01:52 (Ref:684658)
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At least they all died competing in the sport that them and us love ...
RIP - Stewart McColl |
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11 Aug 2003, 02:33 (Ref:684663)
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I'm starting to feel physically ill every time I read news like this. I used to look forward to the race season. Now I just ask... "Is it winter yet?"
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