- Tragedy occurred on Saturday night in Sydney’s west
- Driver was competing in the NSW Motor Race Championship
A race car driver who died in a single-vehicle crash during a state championship event at a motorsport park in Sydney’s west has been identified as a medical executive and a passionate race car driver.
Emergency services were called to Sydney Motorsport Park at Eastern creek after the incident at around 8pm on Saturday night during the NSW Motor Race Championship.
Paramedics treated Darren Barlow, 53, but he tragically died at the scene.
Police have established a crime scene and will investigate the crash.
‘About 8.10pm today (Saturday 26 July 2025), emergency services were called to a motorsports park on Ferrers Road, Eastern Creek, following reports of a single-vehicle crash during a sanctioned race event,’ NSW Police said in a statement.
‘Officers attached to Blacktown Police Area Command have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the crash.’
Officers will prepare a report for the coroner and Motorsport Australia has been notified, police said.
The crash occurred during the third race of the NSW Supersports category, which was red-flagged, with the remainder of the meeting cancelled, according to the motorsport news website Speedcafe.
‘We extend our condolences to the family and friends of the competitor, and to the officials and first responders at the scene,’ Motorsport Australia said in a statement.
‘Motorsport Australia’s critical incident plan is in action, and staff are working with NSW Police and the venue following this incident.’
