Australian motorsport in mourning after death of Darren Barlow in Sydney crash
Sydney’s motorsport community is in mourning after a much-loved driver was killed in a high-speed crash at Eastern Creek on Saturday night.
Darren Barlow, 53, was a life member and the president of the Supersports Race Car Club of Australia, and a former national champion.
He was competing in the NSW Motor Race Championship on Saturday when his car left the track and rolled.
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“His vehicle left the racetrack at high speed and unfortunately rolled and he died as a result of that crash,” NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol assistant commander David Driver said.
“There will be a local investigation where the police will prepare a report for the coroner.”
In lead-up races Barlow’s vehicle, number 27, had ignition issues but no major incidents in the eight-car field.
Racing co-ordinator and close friend Ric Shaw said Barlow’s loss would be keenly felt.
“[He was] a lovely, friendly guy, he’d make you feel so welcome and so warm,” Shaw told 7NEWS.
“We’ve lost a guy who was worth his weight in gold and I honestly don’t know how you’re ever going to replace him.
“I’m sure everyone else in motorsport would want to say the same thing: I’d like to say Darren, thanks mate, and we’re really going to miss you.”
Originally published on 7NEWS
