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Perenjori Classic tragedy

Western Australia Off Road Championship

By Auto Action

Date posted: March 4, 2024

The 2024 Perenjori Classic Western Australia Off Road Championship event was cancelled last weekend after a driver tragically passed away.

A capacity field of 60 entries started the 2024 Western Australia Off Road Championship season opener, but the event was cancelled on the opening day due to a tragic accident.

The driver’s identity has not been made public but the family has been advised.

AUTO ACTION sends its deepest condolences to the friends and family of the driver.

Motorsport Australia released the below statement on the situation.

Motorsport Australia has been advised of a critical incident at the Perenjori Classic, a round of the Western Australia Off Road Championship.

A driver was found unresponsive on the side of the course on Saturday afternoon (WA time), with first aid administered by competing crews before the on-site ambulance team arrived at the scene shortly after. Unfortunately they were unable to revive the driver.

Witness reports from those at the event also indicate the vehicle was undamaged.

Western Australia Police were called to the scene and are investigating the incident, working closely with Motorsport Australia officials and staff.

The family has been advised of the incident, with Motorsport Australia offering its full support.

Motorsport Australia extends its sympathy to the family, friends and officials at the scene and has offered counselling services to those at the event impacted by this tragic event.

The remainder of the event scheduled to run on Sunday has also been cancelled, event organisers have confirmed.

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