The driver and co-driver died in the single-car crash at about 2pm during the Arcadia Road Rallysprint in Paparoa, held by Hibiscus Coast Motorsport Club. Because the crash occurred while the road was closed, the events will be investigated by WorkSafe and MotorSport NZ. Tributes reveal the driver was 15-year-old Brooklyn Horan, who was showing promise behind the wheel despite his young age, and co-driver Tyson Jemmett. Brooklyn Horan and Tyson Zane Jemmett have been identified as the two people killed during a rally in Northland. “Modern motorsport safety standards are incredibly high and are subject to millions of dollars of investment annually around the world.


Source:   Stuff
February 26, 2024 02:44 UTC