Volkswagen Motorsport honours crew members of fatal truck accident

Saddening news of a tragic accident over the weekend involving the Volkswagen Motorsport truck has resulted in several deaths, including two of Volkswagens own crew members. As a result of the incident, Volkswagen will also not complete the rest of the GTC championship for 2022. Volkswagen Motorsport

Volkswagen Motorsport has officially confirmed the passing of Rodger van Schalkwyk and Floyd Sipinyu, who lost their lives on 29 May 2022 after a fatal vehicle accident near Colesberg. The two crew members were returning back to Johannesburg after Round 3 of the Extreme Racing Festival which took place at Aldo Scribante race track in Gqeberha when they were involved in a fatal accident with another truck. Volkswagen Motorsport

Mike Rowe, Head of Volkswagen Motorsport stated: “Rodger and Floyd were valuable crew members in the Volkswagen Motorsport team and we are deeply saddened by this tragic loss. Our heartfelt condolences go out to their families, friends and loved-ones.”Volkswagen Motorsport

Rodger was highly experienced for the safe delivery of race cars for a number of manufacturers before joining Volkswagen Motorsport more recently. Floyd was co-driver of the truck while also working for Graeme Nathan Motorsport as a technician for six years. 

Rowe further added that: “Volkswagen Motorsport will not be competing in the Global Touring Cars (GTC) championship for the remainder of the 2022 motorsport season. We will investigate alternative options for our drivers, Daniel Rowe and Jonathan Mogotsi,”

To honour the fallen crew members, a memorial service will be held for Rodger and Floyd at Zwartkops Raceway next week with exact details to be communicated via the Volkswagen Motorsport Facebook page.

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