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Tragedy at Willowbank Raceway

By Timothy Neal

Date posted: 8 January 2023

Top Fuel Australia has released a message following the passing of driver Sam Fenech, who tragically lost his life at the Willowbank Raceway yesterday evening.

The Pro Slammer Chevrolet Camaro lost control after hitting the middle barrier and flipping onto the other side of the track, where the veteran driver died on the scene.

A camera operator was also hospitalised with non-life threatening injuries after the airborne Camaro crashed into a camera tower.

Paramedics attempted to revive the popular driver in front of a shocked crowd, with the New Year meeting then being called off.

Auto Action extends its sincere condolences to Sam’s wife Natalie and his three children, friends, and to the team at Fabietti Racing and ACDelco.

TOP FUEL AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCEMENT

It is with great sadness that Top Fuel Racing Australia announces that Sam Fenech, driver of the Fabietti Racing Doorslammer, has succumbed to injuries suffered in a racing accident at Willowbank Raceway and passed away this evening.

We send our love and support to the Fenech family and the whole team at Fabietti Racing.

The accident is under investigation by QLD Police and other agencies, and as such there will be no further public comment.

For more of the latest motorsport news pick up the latest issue of AUTO ACTION.

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