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very sad day for aussie motocross

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 6:22 am
by racein01
A very sad day today in aussie motocross. :( :(



Motorcycling Australia (MA) have confirmed that JDR Motorsports KTM rider Andrew McFarlane was involved in a critical on-track incident at the third round of the 2010 Australian Motocross Championship at Broadford on Sunday 2 May and has passed away.





McFarlane received immediate treatment from medical staff at the track but he passed away due to his injuries.

MA and Victoria Police are now both investigating the incident.

MA, Williams Event Management, and JDR Motorsport would like to express their sincerest condolences to the entire McFarlane family.

Andrew McFarlane was a former Australian Motocross and Supercross Champion. He also finished second in the World Motocross Championship. MacFarlane had recently returned from racing in America to race the Australian scene before retiring.

Andrew McFarlane is survived by his wife Natalie and young daughter

RIP Sharky :(

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 6:49 am
by sabreguy
Bummer :cry: Prayers go out to his family and friends

Posted: May 3rd, 2010, 9:52 am
by NightBiker07
sabreguy wrote:Bummer :cry: Prayers go out to his family and friends
A chilling reminder that this sport can kill you. Be careful out there guys.

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 2:48 am
by 2strokes4ever
Anyone who rides dirt bikes and trys to ride as hard as they can gets my respect

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 6:21 am
by gregrobo
condolances to andrews family sad news