A sad day in Aussie racing

[John Howe]

A sad day in Australia as racer Brian McCosker was killed in an accident while racing in "Liberty". Nothing but the deepest of sympathy to all that loved him.

http://www.ozboatracers.com/forum/vi...php?f=3&t=2114

[AZOutlaw]

A sad loss indeed...RIP Brian McCosker

[AZOutlaw]

hi


the last race on saturday was the stuart doyle memorial for blown boats
there were 7 boats, liberty was in pole 6, 2 thirds down the start straight
on the first lap, liberty disappeared in a wall of spray, boat sank imediately.
they had brian in a rescue boat very quickly, he never made it, the instant
story around the pits was when the boat was taking on water in the prevoius race and
it had a split in front of the shaft log, that theory, the floor opening up, matched
what it looked like. but when the boat was craned out it was almost in tact,
the deck next to him and the blower hat seamed to be the only bits missing the
front of the deck had opened up and released the tractor tube but was back
in place.
the prop and shaft were in the correct place, the rudder was at 90 degrees
but i couldn't see any holes in the hull.

there would have been dozens of cameras on him, so I expect something
will turn up on u tube or some were
let you know if i here more
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Very sad.
Brian was a great guy and did much to develope the sport.
Sincere condolences to all his familly and friends.
Ken Warby

[Master Oil Racing Team]

Always sad to hear of a loss in the boat racing community. God rest his soul, and God bless his family and friends.

[jimnello]

Yesterday was a very bad day for Australian powerboating....RIP Brian.

Unfortutantly, there are unconfirmed reports of another accident today..Dont know anymore at this stage.

[ePerformanceMarine]

I just cracked a Beer and tosted a very good friend and fellow racer.

[AZOutlaw]

News out of Taree is that Dave Bryant (2009 APBA Summer Nationals K-Boat Champion) was lost today in "She's the Culprit" BAD boat.......Dark weekend of racing reminds me of Parker 2001. My thoughts and prayers are with LeAnna and the family.

http://www.seabreeze.com.au/News/Pow...e_3601543.aspx

[Moneypit]

The thread at PB was locked, (temporarily), and some posts deleted because of the timing. Please be careful because we don't know about notifications of extended family...The race was held on Sunday, right? A day ahead of us, so it is possible the news may not have reached everyone that needs to be reached...Ray

PS I will respond further when the time is right....

[AZOutlaw]

The thread at PB was locked, (temporarily), and some posts deleted because of the timing. Please be careful because we don't know about notifications of extended family...The race was held on Sunday, right? A day ahead of us, so it is possible the news may not have reached everyone that needs to be reached...Ray

PS I will respond further when the time is right....

True Ray...thanks.
I do know that Leanna was in Taree with Dave. Phil and Brian Bergeron as well. Keep us posted. Thanks

JC

[Moneypit]

True Ray...thanks.
I do know that Deann was in Taree with Dave. Phil and Brian Bergeron as well. Keep us posted. Thanks

JC

Jeff, I don't have an inside source to information, just what is bouncing sround at Oz website....

Mike still has the thread locked at PB, but it would seem word has gotten around to those that needed to know. Jezzes, was Dave's wife with him? I know Kenner was suppose to drive the "Liberty" boat in competition, and had, in fact, done some testing in it before the "Old driver" got in it for some legends, or other class, race. Wayne was also suppose to get some seat time before the Sunday race. It's weird, they are a day ahead of us, so I'm not sure which days they were talking about on "Ozboatracers.com".....Truly a sad day in International boat racing.....Ray, numb with disbelief....