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Updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2016
A statement from’Inkys’ family says…
‘Inky’ Tulloch remains in a stable but critical condition
Tulloch was moved from Southland Hospital to Christchurch Hospital on Monday following a high speed crash on Sunday at Teretonga Raceway.
He is in the Intensive Care Unit and is critically unwell, but stable, the statement says.
“Annette, Jodi, Rebecca, Amanda, Bridgette and their families are overwhelmed and thankful for the comforting support and prayers of family, friends and the wider public.”
Updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Southland businessman and racing identity Ian ‘Inky’ Tulloch family of have requested privacy while he remains in Christchurch Hospital.
Tulloch, 65, was transferred to Christchurch from Southland Hospital on Monday after a racing accident at Teretonga Raceway in Invercargill on Sunday left him in a critical position.
Now in the care of Canterbury District Health Board spokeswoman said the family had asked for privacy at this time. His present condition is not being made public, but he was taken to hospital on Sunday in a critical condition.
Tulloch was taking part in the final meeting of the Teretonga Park Circuit season on Sunday when the race car he was travelling in hit a tyre wall at the loop on the circuit.
Former Gore mayor, businessman and racing identity Ian ‘Inky’ Tulloch is in a critical condition following a crash at Teretonga Park on Sunday at approximately 4pm. The race was stopped early after the incident.
Tulloch was transported to Southland Hospital after the race car he was travelling in hit a tyre wall, at the loop on the circuit near Invercargill.