Christophe Hissette
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Also posted of the Middle East forum, but thought it apt to post here too.
Christophe Hissette was killed this morning during qualifying for the final round of the GulfSport Radical Cup at the Dubai Autodrome.
Having met and raced against him several times over the last couple of years, I'll remember him as one of the nicest and most approachable guys, not just in motorsport but in general life. He always had time for a chat and was pretty much unbeatable on the kart track. He was tipped to take the championship today.
I can't believe he's gone at just 29. Rest in peace mate, and sincerest condolences to family and friends.
Official release from Dubai Autodrome:
"On Friday, 23 April 2010, Dubai based Belgian national, 29 year old, Christophe Hissette suffered fatal injuries while competing in the qualifying session for the final round of the GulfSport Radical Cup at Dubai Autodrome.
At 10.05 am, five minutes into the qualifying session, on the approach to Turn 16 of the International Circuit configuration, car number 42 of the AUH Motorsport team, driven by Christophe Hissette left the circuit and made contact with the outside wall before coming to a stop. No other cars were involved.
His car caught fire upon which the marshals, safety teams and medical crews were instantly dispatched to the scene. The fire was extinguished, whereupon a medical helicopter evacuated the driver to Rashid Hospital where Christophe Hissette was declared dead on arrival.
Hamish Brown, General Executive of Dubai Autodrome said, “It is with deep sadness and great regret that we report the loss of Christophe Hissette. We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends. His passing is a great loss to the region’s motorsport community. He was well known in the racing community and much respected by us all.”
Christophe Hissette was a vastly experienced racing driver who was a familiar and popular figure in the Gulf motor racing scene. He was the reigning European Masters Champion and leading contender for the 2009/2010 GulfSport Radical Cup in the UAE.
He was a multiple karting champion known for his versatility in all forms of road racing. Most recently he won the Battery 24 Hours race at the Kartdrome as part of the Batelco team."
Christophe Hissette was killed this morning during qualifying for the final round of the GulfSport Radical Cup at the Dubai Autodrome.
Having met and raced against him several times over the last couple of years, I'll remember him as one of the nicest and most approachable guys, not just in motorsport but in general life. He always had time for a chat and was pretty much unbeatable on the kart track. He was tipped to take the championship today.
I can't believe he's gone at just 29. Rest in peace mate, and sincerest condolences to family and friends.
Official release from Dubai Autodrome:
"On Friday, 23 April 2010, Dubai based Belgian national, 29 year old, Christophe Hissette suffered fatal injuries while competing in the qualifying session for the final round of the GulfSport Radical Cup at Dubai Autodrome.
At 10.05 am, five minutes into the qualifying session, on the approach to Turn 16 of the International Circuit configuration, car number 42 of the AUH Motorsport team, driven by Christophe Hissette left the circuit and made contact with the outside wall before coming to a stop. No other cars were involved.
His car caught fire upon which the marshals, safety teams and medical crews were instantly dispatched to the scene. The fire was extinguished, whereupon a medical helicopter evacuated the driver to Rashid Hospital where Christophe Hissette was declared dead on arrival.
Hamish Brown, General Executive of Dubai Autodrome said, “It is with deep sadness and great regret that we report the loss of Christophe Hissette. We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends. His passing is a great loss to the region’s motorsport community. He was well known in the racing community and much respected by us all.”
Christophe Hissette was a vastly experienced racing driver who was a familiar and popular figure in the Gulf motor racing scene. He was the reigning European Masters Champion and leading contender for the 2009/2010 GulfSport Radical Cup in the UAE.
He was a multiple karting champion known for his versatility in all forms of road racing. Most recently he won the Battery 24 Hours race at the Kartdrome as part of the Batelco team."
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