Erebus Motorsport’s victory within the Supercars showpiece Bathurst 1000 has taken a bitter flip, with one of many crew’s crew members attacked amid celebrations on Sunday night.
Race winner Brodie Kostecki revealed particulars of the incident when talking on Monday’s Seven Community breakfast programme Dawn, stating that it had left a crew member and his companion hospitalised.
“One in every of our crew members was sadly attacked final evening. It’s actually disappointing and actually put a spoil on the night,” he mentioned.
“We want Sam all one of the best and hopefully he recovers quick, alongside along with his companion, Tameika.”
Native authorities have confirmed that an investigation is ongoing.
“Officers hooked up to Chifley Police District have commenced an investigation following an incident on William Avenue, Bathurst early this morning,” learn an announcement.
“Inquiries are persevering with and there’s no extra info at this stage.”
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Chatting with AutoAction, Erebus chief govt Barry Ryan added: “I can not imagine there are individuals like this on the planet.”
“These younger, harmless individuals have been out celebrating a life achievement.”
Kostecki and team-mate Todd Hazelwood had earlier accomplished a pole-to-flag victory on the Mount Panorama circuit, sealing the Erebus crew’s first win in Australia’s most prestigious race since David Reynolds and Luke Youlden triumphed in 2017.
The pair had been compelled to fend off the advances of fellow Chevrolet Camaro driver Broc Feeney (Triple Eight), who was partnered with crew boss Jamie Whincup, following a late security automobile interval however stored issues clear to safe the Peter Brock Trophy.
Following behind-the-scenes drama forward of the season, which led the reigning champion to sit down out the opening two conferences for Hazelwood, Kostecki will cross producer strains to compete subsequent yr with the Dick Johnson Racing Ford squad.
He’ll change Anton de Pasquale, who will head the opposite manner and be a part of Workforce 18 among the many Chevrolet ranks, instead of Mark Winterbottom. Erebus has signed Super2 racer Cooper Murray to switch Kostecki.
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