Racing driver's car destroyed in crash at Castle Combe circuit

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 06:15 · Archive

A three-time Castle Combe racing champion escaped with concussion after his Peugeot 106 was destroyed in a crash during a race.

Will Di Claudio, a three-time Castle Combe racing champion from Bath, walked away from a major crash at the Wiltshire circuit on Saturday, October 3, with concussion and a badly bruised body. His Peugeot 106 was destroyed in the incident. Di Claudio has more than 25 years' racing experience. The crash occurred during a rolling start in damp conditions. The Saloon Car Championship was sharing the grid with the GT Championship because of small grid sizes. Di Claudio attempted to pass a Lamborghini which was struggling for grip. According to his wife Amelia, the Lamborghini either lost grip or failed to see Di Claudio before moving across and hitting the rear of his Peugeot. The impact sent Di Claudio hurtling into the barriers, and another car also became involved. His Peugeot came to rest on its passenger-side door. Amelia said: 'Thankfully he walked away from the crash, although he doesn't remember much of what happened and was left with concussion and a very sore body. It was horrendous to witness, especially with our two little boys, aged six and four, along with friends and family.' The accident was particularly devastating because Di Claudio had built the Peugeot himself and had raced it for 12 years. His wife has launched a £5,000 fundraising appeal to help him build another car and return to racing.

How it is being reported

• Race car destroyed in 'horror' crash at Wiltshire circuitA champion's race car was destroyed in a horror crash at a Wiltshire race track.Wiltshire Times · 9 Oct, 05:00
• Race car destroyed in 'horror' crash at Wiltshire circuitA champion's race car was destroyed in a horror crash at a Wiltshire race track.Gazette & Herald · 9 Oct, 05:00
• Race car destroyed in 'horror' crash at Wiltshire circuitA champion's race car was destroyed in a horror crash at a Wiltshire race track.Swindon Advertiser · 9 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Will Di Claudio · Amelia Di Claudio · Castle Combe · Bath

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