Speedway Death

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SuperStock Teams Champs in Palmerston North cancelled after ... (Stuff.co.nz)

The driver was involved in a “seriously big hit”, a witness says, colliding with another car before going straight into the wall “head on”.

“They were trying to get the teams out of the way in case it rained. "It looked like he was knocked out instantly. A St John spokesperson said they were called to Pascal St near the Arena at 6.06pm and were on scene assisting police. He was not on the brakes and carried on around the track before coming to a stop.” A witness, who declined to give their name, said the crash happened during the first race of the night. The driver was Stephen Penn, a member of the Manawatū Mustangs.

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Family left 'broken' after man's death at speedway (1 News)

Stephen Penn was killed in a crash at Palmerston North speedway on Sunday evening.

"Our thoughts and priorities are with the family at this time, and those affected by the incident. As expected, they will be facing some upcoming challenges in the not so distant future." Speedway is a family sport and the entire speedway family will be feeling this loss "

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Givealittle set up for family of stock car racer killed in crash at ... (Newshub)

Tributes are pouring in for a racer who died in a crash at the speedway track in Palmerston North on Sunday night. The incident happened at the Superstock ...

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Family mourns man killed in speedway crash (Otago Daily Times)

Tributes for the racer who died in a crash at a speedway track in Palmerston North on Sunday evening are flooding in. The man who died was Stephen Penn, ...

"I'm glad you got to live your dream and unfortunately it's ended in tragedy… Motor sporting teams, companies and other drivers were also posting to Facebook as they grappled with the shocking news. Another wrote to Facebook saying Stephen was a "good bugger" and was always willing to help and have a yarn.

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NZ Speedway Death: Driver Dies In Crash – SuperStock Teams ... (Get India News)

NZ Speedway Death: Driver Dies In Crash: A horrific accident has been reported during a sports car event that took the life of a driver.

He said, “The driver has driven into the rear of the other car, attempted pushing it into the wall, but he has gone head-on into the wall. A St John mouthpiece stated they were called to Pascal St near the Arena at 06:06 PM and were on accident spot assisting cops. A witness, who rejected to give their name, stated that the crash occurred at the time of the first race of the night. He stated, “We are advising individuals to hold their tickets, and the relevant details related to the sports car event will be available in due course.” Speedway NZ had confiscated the car and would conduct a probe, he stated. As per the report, the driver has passed away after crashing at the SuperStock Teams Champs in Palmerston North. The passing news of the driver is asserted by the police spokesman who stated that one person lost his life at the Central Energy Trust Arena. The incident happened on Sunday night at around 06:15 PM. The name of the driver was Stephen Penn, a member of the Manawatu Mustangs. Follow More Update On GetIndiaNews.com The entire world is mourning the demise of the driver and praying for his family.

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