Porter dies after Bathurst crash

Mark Porter from New Zealand died following the huge accident at Bathurst last Friday. The head and chest injuries he sustained were too much for him and he died at a Sydney hospital. Porter was 31 years old.

The news came on the very same day that several thousands fans had gathered around the Bathurst track to pay a tribute to Peter Brock who died in a rally accident last month.

“The family wishes to convey their heartfelt appreciation for the efforts of the medical crews who have been involved all the way through,” the family of Mark Porter said to Autosport.

“They gave Mark every chance at life, for which we thank them.”

The other driver involved in the accident, David Clark, is recovering after the initial report of him being in a critical state. He remains in the Intensive Care Unit at Sydney Nepean Hospital.

Mark Porter is the fourth driver to be killed at Bathurst.