Sydney Dragway race horror as fireball engulfs mechanics leaving one in a critical condition

By Larry John Brown

Published: May 7, 2022 | 1:45 PM GMT

A violent ‘start line’ explosion at an Australian drag racing event has left a mechanic fighting for his life.

Paramedics rushed to Sydney Dragway in the city’s west on Saturday at 5.15pm after a fireball suddenly engulfed mechanics as a team prepared their car for the start of racing.

The team was preparing to compete in the Burson Auto Parts Australian Top Fuel Championship.

A statement from Sydney Dragway said a full investigation is underway into the cause of the incident.

The Australian Top Fuel Championship and the sanctioning body at Sydney Dragway, IHRA Australia, are involved.

Our thoughts are with the team members involved and hope to see them back at the racetrack soon,’ the statement said.

Several people on social media who were at the event remarked how loud the explosion was and sent their best wishes to ‘Gus and the rest of the team’.

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