Crash at 74 MM

[Ed Moses]

LOLAT70NR2 said:

Dear fans,

I'd like to update you about the driver from the Lola T70 in car number #2 which crashed yesterday during the Bruce McLaren Trophy at the 74th MM at Goodwood. He is my dad and in consultation with other family members we decided to give you some information. He is a bit shaken and bruised, but conscious. Apart from the abrasions and cuts he has broken a rib and two vertebrae. The good thing is that there isn't any damage to the spinal cord. Let's hope he'll recover soon!

If there is anyone who has some more information, video's or other imagery please contact me at [e-mail]
This would be really valuable for us.

Thank you so much for your support and information.

Kind regards,

Sam van der Werff

That is good news. Best wishes to your dad and the family and I hope he makes a speedy recovery.

Regards,

Ed

[ToneyCaroney]

LOLAT70NR2 said:

Dear fans,

I'd like to update you about the driver from the Lola T70 in car number #2 which crashed yesterday during the Bruce McLaren Trophy at the 74th MM at Goodwood. He is my dad and in consultation with other family members we decided to give you some information. He is a bit shaken and bruised, but conscious. Apart from the abrasions and cuts he has broken a rib and two vertebrae. The good thing is that there isn't any damage to the spinal cord. Let's hope he'll recover soon!

If there is anyone who has some more information, video's or other imagery please contact me at [e-mail]
This would be really valuable for us.

Thank you so much for your support and information.

Kind regards,

Sam van der Werff

As others have said, very pleased to hear that your father is ok. I was at the circuit yesterday and could see from afar the immediate aftermath of your father's crash. Like many, I've been scanning the news/social media today hoping to hear positive news so thank you for the update. I wish him a very speedy recovery to full health.

[Petrus1983]

LOLAT70NR2 said:

Dear fans,

I'd like to update you about the driver from the Lola T70 in car number #2 which crashed yesterday during the Bruce McLaren Trophy at the 74th MM at Goodwood. He is my dad and in consultation with other family members we decided to give you some information. He is a bit shaken and bruised, but conscious. Apart from the abrasions and cuts he has broken a rib and two vertebrae. The good thing is that there isn't any damage to the spinal cord. Let's hope he'll recover soon!

If there is anyone who has some more information, video's or other imagery please contact me at [e-mail]
This would be really valuable for us.

Thank you so much for your support and information.

Kind regards,

Sam van der Werff

So relieved!! Get well soon

Eta - creating an account at such a time to kindly update us shows how pationate you are for your fathers racing - total respect:

Edited by Petrus1983 on Monday 21st March 17:26

[dazyid71]

I wish him a speedy recovery was there yesterday and had seen the aftermath of the crash

[NDA]

The recovery vehicle drove right by me.... everyone in the crowd was thinking of your dad Sam. Really pleased he's going to be OK.

[ngdragon]

Fantastic news Sam. Wish him all the best for a speedy recovery.

[Matt97]

LOLAT70NR2 said:

Dear fans,

I'd like to update you about the driver from the Lola T70 in car number #2 which crashed yesterday during the Bruce McLaren Trophy at the 74th MM at Goodwood. He is my dad and in consultation with other family members we decided to give you some information. He is a bit shaken and bruised, but conscious. Apart from the abrasions and cuts he has broken a rib and two vertebrae. The good thing is that there isn't any damage to the spinal cord. Let's hope he'll recover soon!

If there is anyone who has some more information, video's or other imagery please contact me at [e-mail]
This would be really valuable for us.

Thank you so much for your support and information.
T
Kind regards,

Sam van der Werff

Great to hear, must of been a hell of an impact. Best wishes to him and all the family for a speedy and full recovery.

Regards,
Matt

[Thundersports]

Good to hear that he is on the mend.

[V166]

That's great news Sam. What a relief. The absence of information to the public and the fact that all racing was stopped for so long made us fear the worst.

I wish him and your family all the best.

Best regards,

Jeroen

Edited by V166 on Monday 21st March 19:03

[ArrowSC]

Hi Sam,

That is fantastic news, thank you for posting. I too was at the exit of Woodcote with my daughters and saw the accident. Given what we witnessed, your positive news comes as a great relief and we wish your father a full and speedy recovery.

Best regards, Al

LOLAT70NR2 said:

Dear fans,

I'd like to update you about the driver from the Lola T70 in car number #2 which crashed yesterday during the Bruce McLaren Trophy at the 74th MM at Goodwood. He is my dad and in consultation with other family members we decided to give you some information. He is a bit shaken and bruised, but conscious. Apart from the abrasions and cuts he has broken a rib and two vertebrae. The good thing is that there isn't any damage to the spinal cord. Let's hope he'll recover soon!

If there is anyone who has some more information, video's or other imagery please contact me at [e-mail]
This would be really valuable for us.

Thank you so much for your support and information.

Kind regards,

Sam van der Werff

[hantsxlg]

That is wonderful news Sam.

I hope your father makes a full and speedy recovery and that we see him at the next members meet.

I crashed myself on the Lavant straight in the members sprint a few years ago but was lucky enough to walk away unscathed. So all my fingers and toes were crossed hoping for a good outcome for your father on Sunday.

[Olf]

I was 10m away when this happened. I can only say I am very happy and relieved your Father is even alive let alone in reasonable condition. Great news - I wish him a speedy recovery.

[LDM]

LOLAT70NR2 said:

Dear fans,

I'd like to update you about the driver from the Lola T70 in car number #2 which crashed yesterday during the Bruce McLaren Trophy at the 74th MM at Goodwood. He is my dad and in consultation with other family members we decided to give you some information. He is a bit shaken and bruised, but conscious. Apart from the abrasions and cuts he has broken a rib and two vertebrae. The good thing is that there isn't any damage to the spinal cord. Let's hope he'll recover soon!

If there is anyone who has some more information, video's or other imagery please contact me at [e-mail]
This would be really valuable for us.

Thank you so much for your support and information.

Kind regards,

Sam van der Werff

Sounds like very good news, I hope he makes a full and speedy recovery!
I was shocked to see the car on the back of the recovery truck and like many others feared the worst.

Many thanks for taking the time to post here and hope you get any information you require.

[The Hypno-Toad]

LOLAT70NR2 said:

Dear fans,

I'd like to update you about the driver from the Lola T70 in car number #2 which crashed yesterday during the Bruce McLaren Trophy at the 74th MM at Goodwood. He is my dad and in consultation with other family members we decided to give you some information. He is a bit shaken and bruised, but conscious. Apart from the abrasions and cuts he has broken a rib and two vertebrae. The good thing is that there isn't any damage to the spinal cord. Let's hope he'll recover soon!

If there is anyone who has some more information, video's or other imagery please contact me at [e-mail]
This would be really valuable for us.

Thank you so much for your support and information.

Kind regards,

Sam van der Werff

As others have said, thank you very much for letting us all know how your father is. Hope he gets better soon and I'm sure all PH members wish him all the very best.

[gfreeman]

Email on it's way Sam

[E46Will]

Great news Sam, thank you a for the update. As all ready stated the lack of information was scary but just so glad to hear he is okay. Please do pass on a message of support.

To Michael

Don't rush back but I think I speak for all of us when I say that we can't wait to see you racing again at Goodwood and else where!

[_Marvin]

Fantastic news that your father's on the road to recovery. I was there but didn't see the accident, but have pictures very similar to Matt's and feared the worst. Have been trying to find out what happened to the driver all day as the commentary team didn't give us much to go on, so I'm very relieved (though not as much as yourself I'd imagine!).

[Eric Mc]

Petrus1983 said:

So relieved!! Get well soon

Eta - creating an account at such a time to kindly update us shows how pationate you are for your fathers racing - total respect:

Edited by Petrus1983 on Monday 21st March 17:26

100% agree. Thanks so much for keeping us updated. I and many others were getting very anxious.

[Jagmanv12]

Ed Moses said:

Olf said:

Simes205 said:

Eric Mc said:

What hill?

If you meant the hill coming down from the racecourse towards the house, I noticed a lot of concrete dust and debris lying in the verges.

Yep. 200m down the hill from the racecourse on the Goodwood side of the hill.

There was a big accident there on Saturday night. That route was closed and a couple of fire engines were going in that direction when we were leaving the circuit at approx 19:30ish (did not look too closely at my watch!)

Ed

That may explain why the A286 northbound from Lavant was at a standstill about 7.15.

I wish a speedy and full recovery to the Lola and Lotus drivers.

[heebeegeetee]

Any news on the guy who had the heart attack? Was it him that the helicopter was for?