Australian GP tragedy - RIP Graham Beveridge.
Australian motorsport lost one of its family on Sunday, when Graham Beveridge was critically injured following an accident at the Australian Grand Prix.
In a statement today, Graham's family expressed the love he had for motor sport and how his passion as a trackside official was second only to his love of his family. "He went doing what he loved", said Karen, his wife of 26 years, "He knew the dangers of the sport and was passionate about racing.
Australian motorsport lost one of its family on Sunday, when Graham Beveridge was critically injured following an accident at the Australian Grand Prix.
In a statement today, Graham's family expressed the love he had for motor sport and how his passion as a trackside official was second only to his love of his family. "He went doing what he loved", said Karen, his wife of 26 years, "He knew the dangers of the sport and was passionate about racing.
"We would like to thank the organisers of the race, the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and Qantas. In particular, we would like to thank the medical officials who tried so hard to revive him.
"We'd also like to express our gratitude to the people who placed flowers at the point where he last stood."
Graham also leaves a daughter Kelly, 19 and two sons Peter, 22 and Matthew, 24. A service will be held in Bowral, NSW, at 11.00am on Friday 9 March followed by a funeral in Bundaberg, Queensland on Monday 12 March.
