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STANAWAY TO MISS DARWIN

Richie Stanaway to miss Darwin - Photo: InSyde Media

By Bruce Williams

Richie Stanaway to miss Darwin - Photo: InSyde Media

Richie Stanaway to miss Darwin – Photo: InSyde Media

Boost Mobile Racing has announced that Richie Stanaway will not be racing at the Supercars round in Darwin this weekend.

Stanaway, who sat out of Sunday’s race at Winton due to severe neck pains, had been expected by the team to race at Hidden Valley.

Auto Action spoke with Barry Rogers, co-team principal of Boost Mobile Racing during the TCR round at Phillip Island, who confirmed that Stanaway would be back on the grid at the next round in the ‘top-end’, as published in the next issue on sale Thursday.

However, the team has since released the following statement announcing that co-driver Chris Pither will now replace Stanaway for the Darwin round.

“Following Richie’s medical withdrawal from Race 14 of the Supercars Championship at Winton Raceway, he has been undergoing treatment from Supercars doctor, Dr Carl.”

“Due to the recurrence of neck issues originating from a high-speed accident at Spa in a Formula Renault 3.5 in 2012, he has been advised by Dr. Carl and a neurosurgeon to undergo further treatment to be fit and race ready for Townsville.”

“Since Winton, Richie’s health had been improving on a daily basis, yet he suffered a set back a couple of days ago.”

“As per Winton, Richie’s Enduro Cup partner and GRM TCR Driver, Chris Pither will fill in for Richie and race the #33 Boost Mobile Australia Commodore at Darwin.”

The Crownbet Darwin Triple Crown begins this Friday at Hidden Valley Raceway in Darwin, Northern Territory.

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