Erebus Motorsport’s victory within the Supercars showpiece Bathurst 1000 has taken a bitter flip, with one of many staff’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 program Dawn, stating that it had left a crew member and his associate hospitalised.
“Considered one of our crew members was sadly attacked final night time. It’s actually disappointing and actually put a spoil on the night,” he stated.
“We want Sam all one of the best and hopefully he recovers quick, alongside together with his associate, Tameika.”
Native authorities have confirmed that an investigation is ongoing.
“Officers connected to Chifley Police District have commenced an investigation following an incident on William Road, Bathurst early this morning,” learn a press release.
“Inquiries are persevering with and there’s no extra info at this stage.”
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Talking to AutoAction, Erebus chief government Barry Ryan added: “I can’t imagine there are individuals like this on the earth.”
“These younger, harmless individuals have been out celebrating a life achievement.”
Kostecki and team-mate Todd Hazelwood had earlier completed a pole-to-flag victory at the Mount Panorama circuit, sealing the Erebus staff’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 staff 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 out the opening two meetings for Hazelwood, Kostecki will cross manufacturer lines to compete next year with the Dick Johnson Racing Ford squad.
He’ll substitute Anton de Pasquale, who will head the opposite method and be part of Group 18 among the many Chevrolet ranks, in place of Mark Winterbottom. Erebus has signed Super2 racer Cooper Murray to switch Kostecki.