Gautrey dies in Superstock crash
Added on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 by Carole Nash Editor | No Comments
Gautrey dies in Superstock crash
Tributes have been pouring in for Benjamin Gautrey today, after he was tragically killed during a Monday’s National Superstock 600 race.
Gautrey, 18, from Southport, was competing in the National Superstock 600 at Cadwell Park when he sustained “significant and serious chest injuries” after falling on the first lap and being hit by two other riders.
A statement from race organisers MSVR said: “On the first lap of the National Superstock 600 race at Cadwell Park circuit, Benjamin Gautrey fell on the right hand corner at the bottom of the Mountain section. He was unavoidably hit by two riders immediately following him, five riders fell in total. The race was immediately stopped.
“Gautrey, 18 from Southport sustained significant and serious chest and head injuries, he was treated immediately trackside by the BSB Medical Team before being transferred to the circuit medical centre where further attempts to resuscitate him were made. All other riders involved in the incident were uninjured.
“Tragically he succumbed to his injuries. The full circumstances of the accident will be investigated by the MCRCB and the Coroners’ office.”
Stuart Higgs, British Superbike Series Director said; “I am so desperately sad that Ben died from the injuries he sustained at Cadwell Park. He was a really super young guy on his debut season at National level showing plenty of promise having won the Thundersport GB Moto450 Championship the previous year.
Thundersport GB race director Dave Stewart, who had worked and trained Ben since he was 13 said: “Ben was a really nice kid, the kind you would want to live next door. It is really sad.
“He was not just a motorcyclist. He liked sports whether it was athletics, running or jumping.
“He was a really determined and learned very quickly. It was his first year in the Superstock 600 and he was on course to meet all his personal goals.
“His family were really proud of him and three generations would attend every event they could.”
The race was won by Gautrey’s teammate, Ben Wilson, who dedicated the victory to the young rider.
“This was a fantastic race and a win that I dedicate it to my team-mate Ben,” he said.
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