The fatal crash happened this evening at Elvington Airfield, situated between York and Market Weighton. North Yorkshire Police said: "Shortly after 4.30pm today (October 1) police were called to a serious collision at Elvington Airfield near York. A spokesman said: "Motorsport UK is deeply saddened to announce that a fatal accident occurred this afternoon at Elvington Airfield during a British land speed record attempt. (Image: PA)Andy, whose world record attempt was in memory of his best friend Ben Ellis, who passed away in June. It was one of many land speed records broken at Elvington Airfield last Sunday (September 28).

Source: Daily Mirror October 01, 2020 21:06 UTC