13/12/2025
WHEEL INTO THE CROWD AT SPRINTCAR EVENT IN THE REGIONS NORTH
By: Editorial Team, Lincoln Holmes
Date: 13/12/2025
Avalon Raceway’s management has confirmed that the patrons involved in a frightening incident during a sprintcar race on Friday night are in good health.
The incident occurred during the Sprintcar C-Main, when a mechanical failure caused a wheel to detach from a sprintcar and enter the spectator area near turn three of the Lara-based venue.
The wheel came from the V34 entry driven by Brenten Farrer.
Venue management says those affected were attended to immediately, with one person, a long-serving Avalon Raceway volunteer, treated at the scene before being taken to the venue’s first aid room for further assessment.
Medical staff completed checks before the individual was released into the care of family and friends later that night.
A second person was also impacted by the incident but did not require medical treatment.
Both people have since been contacted by raceway management.
Avalon Raceway has thanked spectators nearby who assisted, as well as contracted medical staff who responded quickly to the incident.
A full review is now underway, examining procedures from on-track operations through to spectator safety, including an assessment of the venue’s catch fencing.
“Moving forward Avalon Raceway will continue its review of the incident, implementing change as required to avoid another incident of this nature, whilst also continuing to provide high level motorsport entertainment with the total understanding that motorsport racing can be dangerous” they said in a statement.
“While we understand incidents of this nature are of public interest, Avalon Raceway Management would like to acknowledge that they are aware of footage that has entered the public space, while having not been contacted directly by any parties for comment or approval.”
Avalon Raceway says it remains committed to competitor, official and public safety, while acknowledging the inherent risks involved in motorsport.
The venue is expected to resume racing as scheduled, with its next race meeting planned for Saturday, December 20.
