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| Motorsport sponsor Colin North dies at Birmingham Wheels Raceway | Motorsport sponsor Colin North dies at Birmingham Wheels Raceway |
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| A motorsport sponsor died when he was hit by a recovery vehicle at a stock car racing event. | A motorsport sponsor died when he was hit by a recovery vehicle at a stock car racing event. |
| Colin North, 60, who worked for hardware firm Teng Tools, was reportedly hit by a tractor at Birmingham Wheels Raceway on Saturday. | Colin North, 60, who worked for hardware firm Teng Tools, was reportedly hit by a tractor at Birmingham Wheels Raceway on Saturday. |
| He suffered "critical injuries" and was pronounced dead at the scene, West Midlands Ambulance Service said. | He suffered "critical injuries" and was pronounced dead at the scene, West Midlands Ambulance Service said. |
| British Speedway GB said Mr North was a "loyal sponsor and friend" with a "non-stop enthusiasm" for motorsport. | British Speedway GB said Mr North was a "loyal sponsor and friend" with a "non-stop enthusiasm" for motorsport. |
| "Through him many riders, clubs and major events felt the benefit of support from Teng Tools," it said. | "Through him many riders, clubs and major events felt the benefit of support from Teng Tools," it said. |
| Friends said Mr North, of Banbury, had been at the British Speedway end-of-season awards in Coventry the night before his death. | Friends said Mr North, of Banbury, had been at the British Speedway end-of-season awards in Coventry the night before his death. |
| Save Coventry Speedway said Mr North first became involved in events at the Brandon Stadium 20 years ago and his death was a "huge shock". | Save Coventry Speedway said Mr North first became involved in events at the Brandon Stadium 20 years ago and his death was a "huge shock". |
| A statement added his death marked a "tragic loss to all the sports he was involved in, but most of all to his family and friends". | A statement added his death marked a "tragic loss to all the sports he was involved in, but most of all to his family and friends". |
| Danny King, who was British Speedway Champion in 2016, tweeted: "Colin has supported me since my career began, he was a great guy who was always there to help. | |
| "Very sad, my thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP Colin." | "Very sad, my thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP Colin." |
| Paramedics said they were called to reports of a crash involving a person and a tractor at the site in Landor Street, Bordesley Green, at 18:05 GMT. | Paramedics said they were called to reports of a crash involving a person and a tractor at the site in Landor Street, Bordesley Green, at 18:05 GMT. |
| West Midlands Police said it was assisting Birmingham City Council with its health and safety investigation . | West Midlands Police said it was assisting Birmingham City Council with its health and safety investigation . |
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