A STATEMENT FROM MOTORSPORT UK IN RELATION TO A FATAL ACCIDENT AT ELVINGTON AIRFIELD

1 October 2020, Colnbrook – Motorsport UK is deeply saddened to announce that a fatal accident occurred this afternoon at Elvington Airfield during a British Land Speed Record attempt.

Motorsport UK, together with the event organiser and the local police, has begun a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

Further information will be provided once the initial findings of the investigation are available.

Our thoughts are with the driver’s family, who have been informed, the organisers of the event, and other members of the motorsport community present.

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Media Contact:             Motorsport UK Communications – Email:  Tracy.Novak@motorsportuk.org –  Telephone:  07568 105887