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A driver was killed during a British ground speed record attempt.
A full investigation into the circumstances of the incident will take place at Elvington Airfield, east of York, on Thursday afternoon.
A Motorsport UK spokesperson said: “More information will be provided once the initial findings of the investigation are available. Our thoughts go out to the driver’s family, those who have been briefed, the event organizers and other members of the motorsport community present. “
Motorsport UK said it was working with the event organizer and North Yorkshire Police on the investigation.
Elvington Airfield was the scene of an accident involving former Top Gear host Richard Hammond in 2006. The 50-year-old was left in a coma for two weeks and with brain injuries after crashing into a jet car.
The privately owned site, which is an active airfield, is also a facility for driving, driver training, filming, and other testing purposes for professional organizations.
