Robin Bořke's Fatal Crash @ Hořice 2011 (Aftermath)
- 8 months ago
The 49th edition of the the "300 Zatáček Gustava Havla" ("300 Curves of Gustav Havel"), titled after one of the greatest post-war Czechoslovakian motorcycle riders, was overshadowed by the deaths of two competitors, and another rider seriously injured.
Organized by the Automoto Klub v AČR Hořice, the prestigious international racing event was held since 1961 on the tough 5.150-kilometer road course in the small town of Hořice v Podkrkonoší, in Hradec Králové Region, Czech Republic.
On Saturday, 14 May 2011, during the first qualifying session for the MČR Supermono class, the experienced rider Vítězslav Křepelka drove into the paddock and died of massive heart attack.
The following day, Robin Bořke tangled at high speed with Jiří Cabuk, both riding Yamaha machines, shortly after the start of the Supersport race. The accident occurred in the fast right-hander entering the forest, known as "U křížku" ("The cross"). The riders were flown off the track ending into the trees.
Despite the immediate intervention by emergency crews, Robin Bořke died before the rescue helicopter arrived on the circuit. Jiří Cabuk, who received serious injuries, was taken to Hradec Králové where he underwent surgery and survived the accident.
The race had been previously red flagged due to the fall of one of the riders at the start. Minutes later it restarted, only to be stopped with a second red flag at the end of third lap. Owing to the accident the Superbike and Supersport class races were cancelled.
Robin Bořke was reported to be a 30-year-old racer from Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. He had raced cars in hillclimb events before turning his attention to motorcycle road racing.
R.I.P
Organized by the Automoto Klub v AČR Hořice, the prestigious international racing event was held since 1961 on the tough 5.150-kilometer road course in the small town of Hořice v Podkrkonoší, in Hradec Králové Region, Czech Republic.
On Saturday, 14 May 2011, during the first qualifying session for the MČR Supermono class, the experienced rider Vítězslav Křepelka drove into the paddock and died of massive heart attack.
The following day, Robin Bořke tangled at high speed with Jiří Cabuk, both riding Yamaha machines, shortly after the start of the Supersport race. The accident occurred in the fast right-hander entering the forest, known as "U křížku" ("The cross"). The riders were flown off the track ending into the trees.
Despite the immediate intervention by emergency crews, Robin Bořke died before the rescue helicopter arrived on the circuit. Jiří Cabuk, who received serious injuries, was taken to Hradec Králové where he underwent surgery and survived the accident.
The race had been previously red flagged due to the fall of one of the riders at the start. Minutes later it restarted, only to be stopped with a second red flag at the end of third lap. Owing to the accident the Superbike and Supersport class races were cancelled.
Robin Bořke was reported to be a 30-year-old racer from Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. He had raced cars in hillclimb events before turning his attention to motorcycle road racing.
R.I.P