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11-06-08, 01:03 PM
Mike Bruce
November 7th, 2008
GOLD Coast business giant Craig Gore has quit motor racing. Speaking from a family holiday at Byron Bay, Mr Gore said he had an epiphany when he underwent life-saving surgery in London last month, forcing him to rethink life's priorities.
"I was given a week to live before my operation, and that's really changed my view of things," he said.
"I would rather spend time with my kids than race cars."
While on business in Britain in early October, the flamboyant businessman suffered a perforated bowel which required emergency surgery and saw him almost ruled out as a spectator at Indy only two weeks ago.
"I am just seriously over motorsport -- been there and done that," said a philosophical Mr Gore.
"I have other things to do with my time."
Local businessman and V8 race team sponsor Terry Morris described it as a 'sad loss to motorsport'.
"He's been a great contributor, been very passionate and always given 100 per cent -- it's motor sport's loss," said Mr Morris.
It was uncertain how Team Australia driver Will Power would be affected by Mr Gore's decision.
Neither Power, who is currently in Las Vegas, nor US-based Mr Kalkhoven could be reached for comment.
http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2008/11/07/21135_gold-coast-top-story.html
November 7th, 2008
GOLD Coast business giant Craig Gore has quit motor racing. Speaking from a family holiday at Byron Bay, Mr Gore said he had an epiphany when he underwent life-saving surgery in London last month, forcing him to rethink life's priorities.
"I was given a week to live before my operation, and that's really changed my view of things," he said.
"I would rather spend time with my kids than race cars."
While on business in Britain in early October, the flamboyant businessman suffered a perforated bowel which required emergency surgery and saw him almost ruled out as a spectator at Indy only two weeks ago.
"I am just seriously over motorsport -- been there and done that," said a philosophical Mr Gore.
"I have other things to do with my time."
Local businessman and V8 race team sponsor Terry Morris described it as a 'sad loss to motorsport'.
"He's been a great contributor, been very passionate and always given 100 per cent -- it's motor sport's loss," said Mr Morris.
It was uncertain how Team Australia driver Will Power would be affected by Mr Gore's decision.
Neither Power, who is currently in Las Vegas, nor US-based Mr Kalkhoven could be reached for comment.
http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2008/11/07/21135_gold-coast-top-story.html