Another racer is dead: Henry Surtees dead @ 18

February 18, 1991 ????????? July 19, 2009

All text that follows (other than what is under that line) is from Youtube:



http://batracer.com/-1FrontPage.htm?Oju

"My thoughts and condolences go out to Henry's friend's and family.

The son of motorsport legend John Surtees has died after being hit on the head by a wheel during a Formula 2 (F2) race at Brands Hatch in Kent.

Henry Surtees, 18, was airlifted to the Royal London Hospital after he was struck by a wheel which flew off Jack Clarke's car.

Sunday's race was red flagged while Surtees was removed from the scene.

The accident happened between the circuit's Westfield Bend and Sheene Curve.

Clarke's car hit a tyre wall and a wheel came off, hitting Henry Surtees on the head, knocking him unconscious.

The teenager's car then collided with the trackside barriers."

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Another example of the dangers of racing, like the odds of being hit on the head by a tire, from a car at least 3-4 car lengths away from his. Very sad, but at least he died...doing what he loved.