HELP SUPPORT TROY CRITCHLEY (Petition inside)

**Firebug** · 07-14-2008, 07:15 PM

This info was taken from Team Bray's web site...

A group of Australian drag racers led by Troy’s former team principal, Victor Bray wish to hand a petition to the Australian Prime minister, Mr. Kevin Rudd which will contain signatures and names of racers, track officials, management and fans that are concerned for the future of Troy Critchley and would like to see the Australian government give whatever support available to ensure Troy has every opportunity during this testing time while he is in the hands of the American legal system. Troy currently is facing numerous very serious charges under Tennessee law.

By taking this action we as Troy's extended racing family don't want to belittle the tragedy that occurred in Selmer and we as a group along with Troy wish to extend our deepest sympathies to those who lost loved ones, the injured, their families and anyone adversely affected by the tragedy. We just want to ensure Troy has access to the best help and advice to assist him though these very difficult times.

Over the years the Australian government has supported publicly Australian citizens when facing the legal system of foreign countries. Mostly this has occurred when illegal activity has taken place. Troy Critchley has not attempted any illegal activity nor intentionally broken any laws. He is simply a decent Aussie bloke caught up in an extremely bad situation. Troy has been commended by many observers throughout his ordeal for his cooperation with authorities and for making himself available on request to assist in the investigation.

By signing the petition you are simply showing support for Troy. We understand that while in the hands of the American legal system in Tennessee that the Australian government may have little or no prospects to aid Troy in his defense however all we are asking is that the appropriate government officials keep themselves abreast of the situation and give advice and help when warranted.

If you wish to assist in our endevours to ensure the Australian government give whatever support possible to Troy please sign the petition below..

http://www.teambrayracing.com/newsit...on.php?msg=ADD

**GTP231** · 07-14-2008, 07:19 PM

What did he do?

**JoshieDoom** · 07-14-2008, 07:43 PM

Hes the guy who tagged and killed a whole bunch of people in a crowd while
"performing an "exhibition burnout" for the charity 'Cars for Kids.' "

People are ignorant. I know those people didnt deserve that but you cannot help an accident. Dumbasses.

Worth a siggie for sure

**02WS6dream** · 07-15-2008, 12:50 AM

+1

wanted to research and get the whole story before i signed on... the guy volunteered to do a burnout in his dragster set up by the local govt. officials including police and fire dept. They positioned the crowd with no barracades, chose the route, and even provided the water for the burnout. He just showed up and performed as instructed. Yes, people lost loved ones--the women i saw inteviewed lost 2 daughters--and while my heart goes out to you too, this guy is also a victim. I'm sorry-you chose to bring your daughters to the side of a highway with no protection from a several thousand horsepower dragster--there are risks involved--watch any sanctioned drag event--things happen. This guy did nothing to cause the accident and neglected nothing to cause the accident. If you want to place blame, sue the local govt. that did a shotty job of planning the event. period. My prayers go out to the poor guy--could have happened to anyone. Just trying to help out a charity and do somethin extra...

**hamburger68** · 07-15-2008, 03:46 AM

+2

there is something wrong with hiring a driver to perform car stunts next to a crowd, and then accusing him with wreckless driving.
however, the officials in charge of security at the event are the ones to blame in this case, and the reply "we did everything like in the years before" (from an article i read) just means they where lucky before.

**Firebug** · 07-15-2008, 05:16 AM

Sorry guys, I should have been more clear...

As Joshie said, Troy Critchley was the guy that lost control of his drag car at a charity event called 'Cars For Kids' in Selmer, Tennessee back in June 07. The accident killed 6 people and injured 22 others. In short, after a police investigation they have decided to dump pretty much all the blame on Troy by charging him with 6 counts of homicide with a vehicle due to recklessness and 22 counts of reckless aggravated assault. This is before anyone decides to hit him with civil law suits.

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegrap...006003,00.html

While I applaud any charity that looks after kids, all I can picture is the organisers standing together and pointing at Troy saying "It was him, he did it..."

He did make a mistake yes, but IMO the resposibility rests with the people who are supposed to provide safety for the public, weather that be the organisers or the police on the day IDK, but not solely the driver. Considering he could face 90 years jail!!! Most people are out in less than 10 for murdering their wife on purpose...

Ol mate stepped up to do something to support a kids charity and has paid a huge price. He will suffer the agony of reliving the accident for the rest of his life despite what the court decides.

Please jump onto the link and sign the petition, it just may help someone who clearly doesnt deserve such a heavy penalty...

**Spaz** · 07-15-2008, 05:34 AM

done...

**Kjz99z28** · 07-15-2008, 06:08 AM

Signed.

**LT1 > LS1** · 07-15-2008, 07:59 AM

I'm on there......man, when was this petititon started? the crash was a while ago. I remeber when I first heard about it, I was shocked.

I hope the charges are dropped. the event organizers should have out somthing about the peoples own risk standing right on the street like that.