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[SophieB]

There has been an absolutely horrifying accident at Brands this afternoon during the BARC club cars championship.

 

@bbcsoutheast

A car has collided with a person, after it came off the track @Brands_Hatch motor racing circuit.

Kent Police was called at about 3pm.

Emergency services, including the air ambulance are currently at the scene

 

 

 

Please do not put graphic videos onto the thread (they are out there) and be wary of non official updates.

[Myrvold]

There has been an absolutely horrifying accident at Brands this afternoon during the BARC club cars championship.

 

This really isn't the day for racing, is it, considering the Spa-crash that seems to have ended fairly well after all. Hope this ends the same way!

 

With that being said, hasn't there been cars going over/through catchfencing along T1 at Brands a couple of times the last few years?

 

EDIT: I do not know if this have happened in T1, or if the car has gone over any barriers, or any other thing about the accident but what's been posted in the tweet in the post above. It was just a general question.

Edited by Myrvold, 31 July 2021 - 16:37.

[SophieB]

No, it’s been a bad day. Hoping for the best here.

[TomNokoe]

I found out about this because Jimmy Broadbent was supposed to be racing later that day. It really is horrific.

[FLB]

This really isn't the day for racing, is it, considering the Spa-crash that seems to have ended fairly well after all. Hope this ends the same way!

 

With that being said, hasn't there been cars going over/through catchfencing along T1 at Brands a couple of times the last few years?

And Brad Jones in the British Superbike last week

[SophieB]

This really isn't the day for racing, is it, considering the Spa-crash that seems to have ended fairly well after all. Hope this ends the same way!

 

With that being said, hasn't there been cars going over/through catchfencing along T1 at Brands a couple of times the last few years?

 

EDIT: I do not know if this have happened in T1, or if the car has gone over any barriers, or any other thing about the accident but what's been posted in the tweet in the post above. It was just a general question.

From what I can tell, the car has indeed gone through/over the catch fencing.

[P123]

There has been an absolutely horrifying accident at Brands this afternoon during the BARC club cars championship.

 

@bbcsoutheast

A car has collided with a person, after it came off the track @Brands_Hatch motor racing circuit.

Kent Police was called at about 3pm.

Emergency services, including the air ambulance are currently at the scene

 

 

 

Please do not put graphic videos onto the thread (they are out there) and be wary of non official updates.

 

Hit a marshal it seems.   Hoping for the best.

[HerbieMcQueen]

Hit a marshal it seems.   Hoping for the best.

 

I think two got hit from what I saw. Not good looking at all. The armco seemed to not hold the car well either, how on earth can that happen?

[Rediscoveryx]

Didn’t look good this one. Hoping for the best…

[loki]

Another sobering reminder that motorsport is dangerous at any level.

[thegamer23]

I think two got hit from what I saw. Not good looking at all. The armco seemed to not hold the car well either, how on earth can that happen?

Maybe this circuit needs a little bit of a safety revision.

That barrier bent like butter...

I really hope everyone is fine, but looks bad.

Edited by thegamer23, 31 July 2021 - 17:04.

[Myrvold]

From what I can tell, the car has indeed gone through/over the catch fencing.

Hit a marshal it seems.   Hoping for the best.

 

Seen it myself now, if the broadcast wasn't on a slight delay, that's an insane job by the producer to cut away when it happened.

[ExEd]

Gosh that's horrible.

I hope everyone is out of danger 

[FLB]

Seen it myself now, if the broadcast wasn't on a slight delay, that's an insane job by the producer to cut away when it happened.

Have seen it too, while looking for news. Wish I hadn't. We have British marshals here as fellow forum members. 

 

They knew. The announcer called the red flag immediately.

[potmotr]

Awful crash, direct hit on the marshall's post.  

 

Some incredibly boneheaded driving by car 157 to repeatedly hit the car he was overtaking on the straight.

[SophieB]

I am guessing people would anyway but I would ask that anyone seeing videos of this on social media, please report them out of respect. People’s families don’t need that out there.

[Disgrace]

Awful crash, direct hit on the marshall's post.  

 

Some incredibly boneheaded driving by car 157 to repeatedly hit the car he was overtaking on the straight.

 

Yeah, that was simply appalling and dangerous driving. I wonder if anything will come of it.

[potmotr]

With the greatest of respect SophieB, I think the same could be said for starting a thread about it.

 

Anyone who sees this will instantly going and seek out the videos which are currently online. Perhaps a candidate for thread deletion? 

[milestone 11]

Dangerous driving no doubt. Seems all too acceptable these days, sadly.

[SophieB]

With the greatest of respect SophieB, I think the same could be said for starting a thread about it.

 

Anyone who sees this will instantly going and seek out the videos which are currently online. Perhaps a candidate for thread deletion? 

I considered that and appreciate the viewpoint but you could say that about any serious incident. This accident is likely going to have further ramifications because of just how serious it is and how it could happen. 

[potmotr]

All over for the day at Brands: https://twitter.com/...9976259587?s=20

[potmotr]

I considered that and appreciate the viewpoint but you could say that about any serious incident. This accident is likely going to have further ramifications because of just how serious it is and how it could happen. 

 

I hear you. It's all over social media and I don't think reporting is going to reign that in. 

 

As someone else pointed out, the director and vision switcher involved for this race did the world a favour by cutting away at the moment of impact, whether through intention or pure luck.

[FLB]

Also I would suggest not to post news until it comes form an official channel. No rumours please.

[potmotr]

Also I would suggest not to post news until it comes form an official channel. No rumours please.

 

I fully agree with your sentiment, and sorry to labour this point, but an internet forum, specifically a thread on an evolving news event, is the number one place where rumours will spread during an event like this.

 

If the concern is for respect of the victims etc, this thread should be locked. 

 

(I only became aware of this crash after seeing the thread) 

[pdac]

I fully agree with your sentiment, and sorry to labour this point, but an internet forum, specifically a thread on an evolving news event, is the number one place where rumours will spread during an event like this.

 

If the concern is for respect of the victims etc, this thread should be locked. 

 

(I only became aware of this crash after seeing the thread) 

 

Ditto and ditto

[Rediscoveryx]

I fully agree with your sentiment, and sorry to labour this point, but an internet forum, specifically a thread on an evolving news event, is the number one place where rumours will spread during an event like this.

If the concern is for respect of the victims etc, this thread should be locked.

(I only became aware of this crash after seeing the thread)

But is it really disrespectful to discuss the incident? I don’t see it that way, and I haven’t seen any individual posts that I would consider to be disrespectful either.

[potmotr]

But is it really disrespectful to discuss the incident? I don’t see it that way, and I haven’t seen any individual posts that I would consider to be disrespectful either.

 

I was responding to a plea not to post rumours, and an earlier comment about respecting families involved.

 

My point is: if that is the primary concern here, thread locking is the only suitable answer.

[PayasYouRace]

One thing is for sure. This is not a thread to score cheap points about incidents in other series.

[messy]

This is not a good day all round. All I’d like to say is that I hope that everybody pulls through.

[potmotr]

There's a tent apparently covering the wreckage of the car which appears to be on the circuit, as tweeted by this person: https://twitter.com/...1183700999?s=20

[NoForumForOldPole]

Tent - that is bad, I go to this circuit once a month for track days, and my ex-collegue is a marshall there, i am really sad by this...

Edited by NoForumForOldPole, 31 July 2021 - 17:59.

[potmotr]

Relatively comprehensive report: https://www.kentonli...s-hatch-251611/

[Disgrace]

It appeared to me that there were two marshalls at that post, and if that report is accurate, one of them was incredibly, incredibly lucky.

[Fastcake]

All over for the day at Brands: https://twitter.com/...9976259587?s=20

It is unusual for a whole day to be cancelled after a midday crash. Even with a serious crash, once those involved are safe the wreckage is collected and the day's racing continues.

[PayasYouRace]

It's a very concerning situation.

[JHSingo]

I did see a comment from someone claiming to be the driver's daughter on a clip of the incident...however, it's probably best not to share what she said until we get official word. Don't want to share something that turns out to be fake or gives false hope. 

[mclarensmps]

My mum used to take me there when I was a kid. Fond memories of the place. Here's hoping for the best outcome for all those involved! 

[potmotr]

It is unusual for a whole day to be cancelled after a midday crash. Even with a serious crash, once those involved are safe the wreckage is collected and the day's racing continues.

 

When the incident gets to a certain level of seriousness and police become involved they call the shots, and will take as long as they need to investigate and gather evidence. 

[Rediscoveryx]

It is unusual for a whole day to be cancelled after a midday crash. Even with a serious crash, once those involved are safe the wreckage is collected and the day's racing continues.

It could also (at least in part) be due to a need for barrier repair that’s not possible in such a short time frame. These events typically don’t have the same resources on site as Grands Prix do.

[FLB]

OFFICIAL from BARC...   

 

BARC Statement – Welcome to the BARC

 

 

Dammit. RIP and condoleances to his collegues, friends and loved ones. 

Edited by FLB, 31 July 2021 - 20:11.

[HuddersfieldTerrier1986]

Terrible news

[SophieB]

That is exceedingly upsetting. 
 

Much love and respect to all the marshals. They give their time to make motorsport possible

[PayasYouRace]

OFFICIAL from BARC...   

 

BARC Statement – Welcome to the BARC

 

 

Dammit. RIP and condoleances to his collegues, friends and loved ones. 

That page won’t load for me. Can someone summarise please.

[ArchieTech]

RIP. That is tragic news.

[SophieB]

That page won’t load for me. Can someone summarise please.

“The British Automobile Racing Club is saddened to confirm that as a result of an accident that occurred during a race meeting at Brands Hatch circuit today (Saturday 31 July), a volunteer marshal tragically lost their life. The rest of the day’s racing activity was cancelled.

As with any major incident, the BARC is now working with the national governing body, Motorsport UK, and the local police.

On behalf of everyone connected with the BARC, we are devastated by loss of one of the amazing volunteer marshal community who do so much to enable the sport to take place. Our thoughts and best wishes are with the family and friends of all those involved.

It is anticipated that the event will resume on Sunday.

Ends”

[potmotr]

Awful news, very very sad.

[PayasYouRace]

“The British Automobile Racing Club is saddened to confirm that as a result of an accident that occurred during a race meeting at Brands Hatch circuit today (Saturday 31 July), a volunteer marshal tragically lost their life. The rest of the day’s racing activity was cancelled.

As with any major incident, the BARC is now working with the national governing body, Motorsport UK, and the local police.

On behalf of everyone connected with the BARC, we are devastated by loss of one of the amazing volunteer marshal community who do so much to enable the sport to take place. Our thoughts and best wishes are with the family and friends of all those involved.

It is anticipated that the event will resume on Sunday.

Ends”

Thank you.

 

Very sad news indeed.

[royalblue0]

That's awful.

 

RIP to the Marshall and condolences to his family and associates

Edited by royalblue0, 31 July 2021 - 20:26.

[noikeee]

Motorsport owes a lot to these people who expose themselves to great danger, and are rarely appreciated.

Rest in peace.

[Rediscoveryx]

Really sad.