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Crashes / Wrecks Tragedy at Nurburgring: 1 dead, 7 injured in crash during open track

Tragedy at Nurburgring: 1 dead, 7 injured in crash during open track

Ten vehicles were involved in the accident.
By Brian Potter 07 October 2021
Motorsport.com Spa-Francorchamps CEO Maillet killed in murder-suicide

Spa-Francorchamps CEO Maillet killed in murder-suicide

Spa-Francorchamps circuit director Nathalie Maillet has died aged 51, in what has been reported as a double murder-suicide.
By Filip Cleeren 16 August 2021
Motorsport.com Marshals club pays tribute to volunteers after fatal Brands Hatch crash

Marshals club pays tribute to volunteers after fatal Brands Hatch crash

The British Motorsports Marshals Club has paid tribute to the "outstanding professionalism".
By Stephen Lickorish 05 August 2021
Motorsport.com Fundraising page launched after marshal's death at Brands Hatch

Fundraising page launched after marshal's death at Brands Hatch

A fundraising page has been set up to "raise money for the family and friends" of a marshal who died at Brands Hatch on Saturday.
By Stefan Mackley 02 August 2021
Motorsport.com Marshal dies after crash at Brands Hatch

Marshal dies after crash at Brands Hatch

A marshal has died following a crash at a British Automobile Racing Club meeting at Brands Hatch in England on Saturday.
By Stefan Mackley 01 August 2021
Motorsport.com Driver loses life in Citroen C1 crash at Snetterton in UK

Driver loses life in Citroen C1 crash at Snetterton in UK

A Citroen C1 Challenge driver died in a crash during the category’s four-hour race at Snetterton in the UK last weekend.
By Stephen Lickorish 07 July 2021
Motorcycles Stuntman Alex Harvill killed during world record jump practice

Stuntman Alex Harvill killed during world record jump practice

He was attempting a 351-foot jump.
By Dustin Wheelen 21 June 2021
Motorcycles US driver could face virtual trial in UK rider's 2019 death

US driver could face virtual trial in UK rider's 2019 death

Will rider Harry Dunn's family finally see some form of justice?
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 15 June 2021
Safety Research shows UK road fatalities have fallen 20% during pandemic

Research shows UK road fatalities have fallen 20% during pandemic

The figures are based on data from UK police forces.
By James Fossdyke 25 May 2021
Government NTSB issues preliminary report on Texas Tesla crash that killed 2

NTSB issues preliminary report on Texas Tesla crash that killed 2

The investigation is ongoing.
By Anthony Alaniz 11 May 2021
Safety NHTSA will investigate fatal Tesla crash with no driver

NHTSA will investigate fatal Tesla crash with no driver

Elon Musk denied on Twitter that Autopilot was activated.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 21 April 2021
02:12 Crashes / Wrecks Icy roads blamed for deadly 100-car pileup on Texas highway

Icy roads blamed for deadly 100-car pileup on Texas highway

Nearly 40 were transported to local hospitals.
By Anthony Alaniz 12 February 2021
Motorsport.com Biker boss killed in drag racing shooting

Biker boss killed in drag racing shooting

Senior member of the Rebels biker gang Nick Martin was killed in last night's shooting at the Perth Motorplex.
By Andrew van Leeuwen 14 December 2020
Safety New study reveals worrying driving for work death numbers

New study reveals worrying driving for work death numbers

Almost a third of all road deaths occur while people are driving for work.
By Dominik Wilde 10 December 2020
Motorcycles UK motorcycle theft victim charged with murder after ramming thieves

UK motorcycle theft victim charged with murder after ramming thieves

Two wrongs don't make a right.
By Justin Hughes 09 November 2020
Motorsport.com Petrov replaced as F1 steward after father's death

Petrov replaced as F1 steward after father's death

Vitaly Petrov has stood down as a race steward at the Portuguese Grand Prix following the death of his father Alexander on Saturday.
By Jonathan Noble 24 October 2020
Records Zef Eisenberg killed in latest record attempt

Zef Eisenberg killed in latest record attempt

The multi-world record holder was aiming for a new British Land Speed record.
By Dominik Wilde 05 October 2020
Motorsport.com NTSB cites pilot error in 2019 crash of Dale Earnhardt Jr. plane

NTSB cites pilot error in 2019 crash of Dale Earnhardt Jr. plane

The NTSB’s final report cites pilot error as the cause of the 2019 plane crash that injured NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr.
By Jim Utter 25 September 2020
Safety Convertible cars are actually safer than hardtops, says study

Convertible cars are actually safer than hardtops, says study

There are fewer deaths and injuries in droptops versus a fixed-roof vehicle.
By Chris Bruce 25 June 2020
Motorsport.com British Superbike racer Ben Godfrey dead after track day crash

British Superbike racer Ben Godfrey dead after track day crash

Godfrey was 25 years old.
By Zac Kurylyk 23 June 2020
Motorcycles Deadpool 2 production company fined nearly £250,000 for stunt rider's death

Deadpool 2 production company fined nearly £250,000 for stunt rider's death

Will it make a difference for other productions?
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 11 May 2020
Safety These are the most dangerous kinds of roads in the UK

These are the most dangerous kinds of roads in the UK

The higher the speed limit doesn't necessarily mean the higher the number of crashes.
By Dominik Wilde 28 April 2020
02:00 Classics See aftermath of 17 classic Corvettes caught in massive explosion

See aftermath of 17 classic Corvettes caught in massive explosion

It looks like a war zone, but all the 'Vettes are repairable.
By Christopher Smith 07 February 2020
00:30 Celebrity / Entertainment Kobe Bryant, basketball legend and motorcyclist, dead at 41

Kobe Bryant, basketball legend and motorcyclist, dead at 41

May all who lost their lives rest in peace.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 27 January 2020
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