Pintail Racing

02/09/2023

Today is the anniversary, we lost our
Brother to the gods of racing, a father,son,brother and uncle.
Rest in peace number 21
We all miss you and keep her lit.

06/01/2023

In the near future an investigation will be carried out on the current #21 craft that was
Competing at the WHC in Sweden, the team ( pintail racing) decided very early on with full approval from the family
That it would be carried out privately and discreetly,
Solely for the protection of the families privacy.
Appropriate investigators have
Kindly provided their attendance and are well aware of procedures within the hovercraft regulations.
I have confirmed both to the current Whf president and Hcgb chairman that any information
Possibly gained from the investigation that it would follow on to the hcgb scrutineers.
In turn this would (I’d assume) would filter down/up.
To clear any doubt … I’m personally safe guarding any
Photography or hearsay in the future social media world that Dans children may come across in later years..
full disclosure of anything found will be only be known to the investigators and Hcgb officials.
#21 will be the anchor of new procedures and practices I’m sure in the coming future.
Dans death will not be in vain and we all have many lessons to learn
And take away with us.
God bless my fellow hover family
And looking forward to the new season.
Font.
Pintail HQ.

19/09/2022

Daniel Newton. 1980 ~ 2022
It is with great sadness I write the following to you.
As you will know by now our friend, and racing colleague Daniel Newton, sadly lost his life following a racing incident at our World Championships in Sweden. Our thoughts are with his family at this tragic and sad time.
It will be of some consolation to know that Daniel did not suffer in anyway. From an informal and provisional medical report, he was unconscious and pain free from the moment of the incident and passed away very shortly afterwards.
Daniel’s immediate family have returned to Sweden so they could see him and collect some of his personal possessions and are now making arrangements for his repatriation to the UK. This will hopefully be within the week. After this the UK coroner must be informed and formalities be completed before Daniel’s family can arrange his funeral.
Daniel was dearly loved and cared for by many communities - at work, his extensive group of friends, hover clubs around the world but first and foremost by his family. Daniel’s family have decided that his funeral will be a private family occasion. However, they ask and encourage everyone who knew him to celebrate and commemorate his life in their own way.
A collection was made for Daniel, and his two children, at prize giving immediately following our Championships. The total collected, in various currencies, amounted to 35.154,79 SEK, a little under £3,000. To give the opportunity for anyone who wishes to show their respects and to donate an official ‘go fund me page’ is now open at https://gofund.me/c79e744a All donations will be passed to Daniel’s family to help with his repatriation and any surplus will be held by the family for his children in the future. I am so grateful to the Swedish Hoverclub for facilitating all of this.
As you would expect the WHF will be investigating this fatal accident together with the way we responded to it. This may take some while as we will, in part, be dependant on the Police report and accident investigation which may take some time to obtain, but rest assured we will keep you informed.
To return to where I started, this was a tragic event and our and my condolence go to Daniel’s family and friends.page1image1121512944

Tony M Drake, JP. President of the World Hovercraft Federation.

The world Hovercraft community wish to support the family of Daniel after their … Hovercraft Club Of Sweden needs your support for In memory of Daniel Newton

20/02/2021

The motor has had a full strip, clean and rebuild ready for the new season

22/10/2020

F1 still under construction but a sneak preview of a shiny bit 😎