Shock across the national motorsport community in the wake of a crash which has left a stalwart of the sport fighting for his life.
Ian 'Inky' Tulloch, a multiple New Zealand and Australian race champion, is in critical condition in hospital after a crash at Southland's Teretonga Park on Sunday.
Motorsport NZ boss Brian Budd says it's tough news to swallow.
He says it's absolutely dreadful, as Tulloch's a very respected member of the community, having contributed for many years in different forms of the sport.
The 65-year-old was transferred from Southland to Christchurch hospital late Monday.
