John Cross accident a 'devastating blow' to powerboat racing.

2:08 AM Sun 5 Dec 2010 GMT

'John Cross did not know it at the time,and photographer Theo Spykers was equally unaware that this would be the last action shot ever talen of the popular driver of 'Rival.' The accident which claimed his life occurred minutes after this photo was taken.' Theo Spykers

As has been reported earlier, the Australian (and New Zealand) powerboat racing community is reeling after the death of John Cross at the Lake Mulwala Power Festival at Yarrawonga on Sunday, November 28. The popular 47-year-old driver of the 1500hp Unlimited boat, 'Rival', died as a result of the accident, just after crossing the finishing line to take third place in the Marj Watson Unlimited Displacement championship. Reports indicate the accident may have been caused when a propeller 'threw' a blade. A reliable eye-witness told me that Cross had spun out on the first corner in the race, leaving him ...

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