RIP - KIRK McCarthy

[Nivola]

Hate to write this one but Kirk McCarthy has passed away.

Have fun with Liam up there.

www.foxsport.news.com.au

[William Dale Jr]

Very sad news, my sincerest condolences to his family and friends

[gomick]

that is shocking news - kirk just recently signed with team suzuki in australia to race supersport

RIP champ

kirk mccarthy's career.....

[gomick]

wrong link nivola - but here's the report

Champ dies after crash
August 16, 2004

LEADING motorcyclist Kirk McCarthy has died after a high-speed crash with another rider during a round of the Australian Superbike Championships in Queensland.

Mr McCarthy, 35, from Wantirna South in Melbourne, was injured in a collision with another motorcycle during the event at Willowbank Raceway near Ipswich yesterday.

Police said today he was rushed to the Ipswich hospital, but died during surgery.

Mr McCarthy had a long history in superbike racing in Australia and overseas, winning the Australian Championship in 1995 riding a Honda and contesting the World Superbike Championships.

The owner of Willowbank Raceway, John Tetley, said today the two bikes had come together on turn four during the event.

"Both would have been travelling at around 180kph and under heavy braking at the time of the accident," Mr Tetley said.

He said the bikes had slid off the track into "a big open space" and had not hit any of the raceway infrastructure.

"It has really upset the staff of the raceway and we are very disappointed because it is the first fatality we have had in the five years we have operated the track," Mr Tetley said.

He said the race meeting was organised by Motorcycling Australia, the controlling body of motorcycle racing in Australia, which was investigating the accident along with police.

"We rent them the facility and we make sure that the track meets all the safety regulations," Mr Tetley said.

[marcus]

terrible news , such a talented rider and one that really deserved a better shot at the big time.

my condolences to his family and friends.

RIP Kirk you will be remembered.

[Junior Senior]

Terrible news, i really liked the determined style of "Captain" Kirk when he raced here in the UK.

[PVDA]

Kirk McCarthy's Funeral Details
20/08/04
The funeral service for Kirk McCarthy will be held at St Johns Church, Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon (Vic) on Wednesday, August 25 at 11.00am.
Afterwards, a cremation will be held at the Cordell Chapel, Fawkner Memorial Park, 1187 Sydney Rd, Fawkner.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Children's Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the church.