Source: Radio New Zealand
Hampton Downs Motorsport Park Hampton Downs
A Waikato motorsport event has been cancelled after a competitor was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
MotorSport New Zealand says a competitor suffered a medical episode during a race at the NZIGP Waikato Challenge at Hampton Downs on Sunday.
It says they pulled to the side of the track and responders were on the scene immediately.
The rest of the event has been called off.
MotorSport NZ president Deborah Day says their thoughts and best wishes are with the competitor and their family.
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