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Where did Lucas' crash happen?

http://www.inetpics.com/showimage.aspx?unid=124870
From this pic it looks to be just before the final turn, so coming off the dog leg.

Dumbrell leaves practice for brother
Release date: 05/12/2008

HSV Dealer Team driver Paul Dumbrell left Oran Park Raceway early to tend to his younger brother, Lucas, who was involved in an accident during a Formula Ford race this morning (Friday).

Lucas, who celebrated his 19th birthday only four days ago, ran over the back of competitor Chris Goodman’s car and rolled just seconds after the safety car was deployed on lap two of the 12-lap race.

It took a while to get the youngster out of the car to ensure his safety, but he was conscious when he was extradited from his Mygale Formula Ford.

After being stabilised at the scene, Dumbrell was transported to Liverpool Hospital where Doctors have completed a number of scans to determine the extent of his injury.

The key area of concern for the medicos at this stage is pain in Lucas’ back. He will undergo surgery tonight to further understand the extent of injury.

It is expected that tomorrow morning, Lucas will be transported to Royal North Shore Hospital.

Dumbrell’s family – along with members of the Sonic Motor Racing Services team – are at his bedside and said in a statement that they are extremely thankful for the outpouring of support they have received today.

BigPond Sport has been advised that Paul was on the scene of the accident almost immediately after it happened, and was taken up to race control to keep him informed of his brother’s condition.

Paul remained at Oran Park Raceway for the first two V8 Supercar practice sessions and left before the third one to visit his brother in hospital.

The HSV Dealer Team has tonight advised that Paul, who this weekend debuts a new #16 Autobarn Commodore, will return to the track tomorrow to resume racing.

He was hoping to finish his first year at the HSV Dealer Team on a high, but his brother’s accident means his weekend has taken a devastating turn for the worse.

Lucas debuted in the Genuine Ford Parts Formula Ford Championship this year after completing the Victorian Formula Ford Series in 2007.

He began racing in the Aussie Racing Cars series in 2006.

As per standard protocol, stewards will conduct an investigation into the accident.

Author:Briar Gunther
Source:BigPond Sport - copyright

What is everyone's favourite Oran Park memory??

In 1987 OP was the scene of the Lansvale Smash Repairs team's (now Tasman Motorsport) first touring car victory, when Steve Reed won the celebratory 25th Anniversay of Oran Park race....

Seeing a Lansvale Smash Repairs car winning would have been great.

which i have on tape