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Carnage on the Streets of Durban
Carnage on the Streets of Durban
The Subaru's data-logger showed an impact speed of 201.8km/h while flat out in 5th gear at 6000rpm. Richard suffered a badly broken leg and underwent a 3 hour operation on Saturday afternoon, pronounced a success by the surgeon.
The Sasolracing driver will be in hospital for a week and out of action for six months. The Subaru was written off in the accident.
Hennie Groenewald, in conjunction with Team Principal Carel Pienaar and sponsor Sasol withdrew from the event to support his injured team-mate.
Sasol sponsorship manager Dean Somerset said: "We wish Richard a speedy recovery from his injuries. Our car stood up to the massive impact exceptionally well showing the inherent strength of the Subaru and the effectiveness of the safety regulations in the Bridgestone Production Car Championship. We elected to participate in the street race, in spite of our reservations, in the interests of the sport".
"The Sasolracing circuit team thanks the broader motor-racing community for the myriad messages of support and concern for Richard throughout the weekend", Somerset concluded.
Hennie Groenewald will be in action for round six at Phakisa on 3rd August.