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sports2 years ago

Rally Driver Craig Breen Dies in Testing Accident at 33.

Irish rally driver Craig Breen has died after an accident during a pre-event test ahead of next week’s Croatia Rally. Breen, who had made 82 starts in the World Rally Championship, was 33 years old and had finished second in his last race at Rally Sweden in February. His co-driver James Fulton was unharmed in the accident. Hyundai Motorsport sent its condolences to Breen’s family and friends, while the Irish motorsport community and the World Rally Championship expressed their shock and sadness at the news.

sports2 years ago

Irish WRC driver Craig Breen dies in testing crash.

Irish rally driver Craig Breen died in an accident during a test event ahead of a world championship race in Croatia. The 33-year-old driver had competed in World Rally Championship events since 2009 for various teams and was a regular podium finisher. Breen's co-driver, James Fulton, was unharmed in the incident. The Irish motorsport community and the FIA extended their condolences to Breen's family and friends.

sports2 years ago

Irish Rally Driver Craig Breen Dies in Testing Crash in Croatia at 33.

Irish rally driver Craig Breen has died after an accident during a pre-event test for the Croatian round of the world championship. His co-driver James Fulton was unharmed. Breen, who finished second in Rally Sweden in February, was preparing for next week's rally when his car went off the road and collided with a pole. He was a world championship regular over the years, finishing second in six rallies.