Investigations are underway to determine how professional drag racer Sam Fenech was killed in a high-speed crash in Queensland as the racing community comes to grips with his loss.
abc.net.au/news/qld-sam-fenech-death-willowbank-raceway-crash-safety/101835904Investigations are underway to determine how professional drag racer Sam Fenech was killed in a high-speed crash at Willowbank Racecourse, west of Brisbane.Minister for Racing Grace Grace says her department will review the track's safety and protective measures
His team posted to social media, describing the driver of the Fabietti Racing Doorslammer as an icon who will be incredibly missed.The Queensland police forensic crash unit and workplace health and safety inspectors have since returned to the track to piece together what led to the tragedy. "We'll wait on any recommendations or anything we need to act on and the government won't hesitate to implement."Motor Racing Ministries Chaplain Charlie Sandham was on the scene on Saturday evening to support those involved in the crash.
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