R. SALVADORI HURT IN CRASH

Press, Volume CI, Issue 29739, 5 February 1962, Page 15

R. SALVADORI HURT IN CRASH

(N.Z. Press Assoc SYDNEY. Feb. 4. The British racing driver. Roy Salvador!, is in a Sydney hospital after a crash in his Cooper Climax at Warwick Farm yesterday. The latest report from the hospital said Salvadori was in a “fairly satisfactory condition.”

Doctors at Liverpool District Hospital said the extent of his injuries would not be known until after X-rays are examined today. “He is resting quietly and appears to be in a fairly satisfactory condition,” a hospital spokesman said.

iation—Copyright) Salvador! was rushed to hospital with head injuries, shock and possible internal injuries after his car got out of control in a hairpin corner and crashed into a barricade during a practice run. Salvador! and several internationals, including Bruce McLaren. of New Zealand, were practising for the international “100.” Salvadori’s car, worth about £4OOO, was reported to be a complete write-off. Salvador! was travelling at more than 100 miles an hour when the accident occurred.

Three officials sheltering being the barricade were hurt, one seriously. One was allowed to leave hospital after treatment. The British driver. John Surtees, stayed with Salvador! until an ambulance arrived and later followed him to the hospital. Stirling Moss won today’s International 100 miles with Bruce McLaren second. Bib Stillwell, of Victoria, was third.

Moss lapped the field towards the finish of the 45lan race. For the first 18 laps he and Jack Brabham had a close duel for the lead. But Brabham was forced to retire.

McLaren took over from Brabham in trying to snatch the lead from Moss, but the steely British driver forged ahead and won comfortably.