Barbagallo accident media reports

[Rick76]

With the headline is a pic of the bike. You think "I can handle that" and then you click on it and the full picture includes the white sheet. I think this is appalling. Why the fuck do they do this? What is wrong with these people?[/b]

It wouldn't be the first time. In the Saturday West (27/1?) on the front page of 'Weekend Extra???' there was a full page aerial pic of the Brock crash with him still sitting in the car at the wheel. You could clearly see the race suit, etc. It was to do with an article on the Police crash investigators.

RIP Levi

[Rebecca]

On the MCRC website.


"05/02/2007 It is with great sadness that we advise of the loss of our fellow competitor and club member, Levi Di Candilo, during a practice session at Barbagallo Raceway, Wanneroo, yesterday (Sunday 4th February). Our condolences to the Di Candilo family and Levi's many friends. "



How good was Levis year last year?

* Awarded Most Consistant Solo racer in 2006 by his peers on the MCRC committee.

* 2006 WA State Superstock Series Champion

[Lolly]

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With the headline is a pic of the bike. You think "I can handle that" and then you click on it and the full picture includes the white sheet. I think this is appalling. Why the fuck do they do this? What is wrong with these people?[/b]

It wouldn&#39;t be the first time. In the Saturday West (27/1?) on the front page of &#39;Weekend Extra???&#39; there was a full page aerial pic of the Brock crash with him still sitting in the car at the wheel. You could clearly see the race suit, etc. It was to do with an article on the Police crash investigators.

RIP Levi
[/b][/quote]

I have also written to the West. The choice of photo on the internet is appalling. How they can be so insensitive to Levi&#39;s family and friends is beyond me. Utterly shameful.

[PrestigeCBR]

What people will do for a dollar.

[Fastgirl]

I just wrote in expressing my utter disgust. The media have a choice when they report of tragedies such as this..well...two choice..with compassion....or not. In printing this picture they chose not to show any compassion or respect to the family and friends of this great rider. I hope many more of you write in and express your views as well. And I hope we find out who sold them that pic.

[Billywhizz]

The photo is disturbing, but there is a chance to "Have your say"

the only comments I can add are disgusting and a disgrace to the media coverage....

sorry to add link...


http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?Men...;ContentID=8875

[stockysan]

I don&#39;t think anyones rushing for details on this, other than for curiosity(admit it most everyone wants the details), we will all get enough details soon enough with this mans memory still fresh on the minds of many, he is not a nameless stranger, and never will be here.[/b]

I think some people are keen for details for curiosity, but also sometimes people (like me) want details because they want to do anything they can to avoid the same thing happening to them, especially given that there will be loads of track days come and go before the official reports are issued. In this case I don&#39;t think details will be forthcoming soon and hopefully the cause of this tragedy is pretty unlikely to recur, so we&#39;ll all just have to wait, but I just wanted to say that people sometimes have legitimate reasons other than curiosity for wanting the info quickly.

I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiments on him not being a nameless stranger.

[thro]

I think some people are keen for details for curiosity, but also sometimes people (like me) want details because they want to do anything they can to avoid the same thing happening to them,[/b]

definitely whs..

the only positive that can possibly come from such an event is if we can learn anything or be reminded of risks as a result of it...

[shmoo]

When i posted this topic, i was actually hoping for some of this info to come out. I hadn&#39;t really had a chance to hear many media reports other than the very brief one which prompted this thread. So i was interested to see if all reports floating around were respectful. Unfortunately, but not unexpectedly, it appears that they weren&#39;t.

I have not seen the West article in question. I had a quick look just then but i couldn&#39;t find anything with any pictures. Hopefully that means the story (or at least the pics) have since been removed.

Congratulations to "The West" - it seems that once again you have shown what a quality news paper you are. [/sarcasm]

[TYSON]

yes it appears they have pulled the article

[Gryphen]

Excellent, hopefully they were finally listening.

[resist]

I don&#39;t think anyones rushing for details on this, other than for curiosity(admit it most everyone wants the details), we will all get enough details soon enough with this mans memory still fresh on the minds of many, he is not a nameless stranger, and never will be here.[/b]

I do want the details, call it morbid and maybe im in the wrong, but i do. Because its bizarre, it doesnt make any sense, and I want the questions answered. I didn&#39;t know Levi, but i loved watching him race last year, and I was looking forward to watching it again. The crash doesnt fit in my mind. I&#39;m sure im not the only one. I really want answers.

[Spock]

I do want the details, call it morbid and maybe im in the wrong, but i do. Because its bizarre, it doesnt make any sense, and I want the questions answered. I didn&#39;t know Levi, but i loved watching him race last year, and I was looking forward to watching it again. The crash doesnt fit in my mind. I&#39;m sure im not the only one. I really want answers.[/b]

Now, now Jacob... we don&#39;t want any speculation. Better read this thread

[resist]

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I do want the details, call it morbid and maybe im in the wrong, but i do. Because its bizarre, it doesnt make any sense, and I want the questions answered. I didn&#39;t know Levi, but i loved watching him race last year, and I was looking forward to watching it again. The crash doesnt fit in my mind. I&#39;m sure im not the only one. I really want answers.[/b]

Now, now Jacob... we don&#39;t want any speculation. Better read this thread
[/b][/quote]

Spock, dont be a smart arse. I had nothing to do with you being pointed to that thread in the first place, and also, I&#39;m not speculating. This is not the RIP thread, its a seperate discussion thread. I hope that the family are comfortable with releasing the Coroners report or any other relevant report (or at least sections of it) when it comes out because I think some people may want answers as to what happened, when people die, its confronting, confusing and difficult to comprehend. Once again, my only point is that I hope we get to find out what happened.

[Spock]

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I do want the details, call it morbid and maybe im in the wrong, but i do. Because its bizarre, it doesnt make any sense, and I want the questions answered. I didn&#39;t know Levi, but i loved watching him race last year, and I was looking forward to watching it again. The crash doesnt fit in my mind. I&#39;m sure im not the only one. I really want answers.[/b]

Now, now Jacob... we don&#39;t want any speculation. Better read this thread
[/b]

Spock, dont be a smart arse. I had nothing to do with you being pointed to that thread in the first place, and also, I&#39;m not speculating. This is not the RIP thread, its a seperate discussion thread. I hope that the family are comfortable with releasing the Coroners report or any other relevant report (or at least sections of it) when it comes out because I think some people may want answers as to what happened, when people die, its confronting, confusing and difficult to comprehend. Once again, my only point is that I hope we get to find out what happened.
[/b][/quote]
Okay, I hear you. Look, I was at the track when it happened. It was quite a shock for all of us and I certainly want to know what caused the accident. But after recent heated discussions on this forum regarding speculation on the causes of accidents - I am reluctant to ask any questions and even more reluctant to speculate on what I&#39;ve seen/heard myself.

[Vanellope Von Schweetz]

There is another short story in today&#39;s West... But this time when you click on the thumbnail (Which is again the bike) no photo displays with the article.

The article is: here.





Yesterday when I posted I was extremely upset. When I read today&#39;s article a few minutes ago I felt nauseous as I clicked on the thumbnail to get the full story. I think I&#39;m done with reading the West online.

It would also appear the entire story from yesterday has been pulled. I actually think that&#39;s a shame in a way - it wasn&#39;t the story I objected too; rather the photo accompanying it. But at least that is gone. I&#39;m not sure which avenue achieved the result - but at least it worked.

[Ev]

People saw it happen It will come out in good time, well atleast knowing WHAT happened some how, some where maybe not here though, the WHY it happened may or maynot come out.

I imagine with the way some less respectful media has dealt so far with it would put many off making public any extra knowledge, to avoid any more dubious "news articles" publicly offending those hurt by the loss.

Maybe putting WHAT happened on a website or publicly too soon could cause the above problems...

Maybe later in a few weeks or a month someone could tell the WHAT happened without causing too many problems, at this stage maybe it&#39;s best kept to private conversations.

All in good time....



As a side note though is there a media outlet who could be given (with family permission) and trusted with the WHAT was seen and perhaps show respect in the form of a memorial or other good cause as desired by the family.
Respected though it is never easy being involved with a incident then thinking clearly of a suitable media release.

[TYSON]

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?Men...ContentID=20610

Passion for speed showed out early
6th February 2007, 6:00 WST

The devastated family of 25-yearold motorcyclist Levi Di Candilo, who was killed when his road bike ploughed into a wall at Barbagallo Raceway on Sunday, said he had told them “if he went early that was the way he wanted to go”.

“He lived on the edge and loved life and did everything to the max,” his sister Paula Di Candilo, 21, said yesterday. “He had no fear of anything.”

Struggling to cope with the tragedy, his father John Di Candilo, a former road racing champion and supporter of the sport for 30 years, said Levi was a “natural on a bike”.

Mr Di Candilo was with his son on Sunday at the Wanneroo circuit when he died. “He was going into turn one and we don’t know what happened but he locked the back wheel up and went straight into the back wall,” he said.

Levi had a passion for speed from a young age and by 15 was racing go-karts and then moved on to Formula Ford lightweight racing cars. He showed immediate talent on two wheels when he started road racing in 2004, being named rookie of the year and runner-up in that year’s 250cc State championships.

In 2005, he moved up to the Superstock class on a Honda 600cc and won the Stars of Tomorrow event and in 2006 took out the Superstock series.

A professional career was beckoning and he had planned to ride this year for the Australian Honda Race Team, Mr Di Candilo said. “I taught him everything and did all his bike preparation,” he said.

“When he started riding I took him up to the racetrack because it was too dangerous on the road.

“We always taught him that if you see an opening go for it, but make sure you let them know you are coming through. His tactics were clean but hard.”

Levi went to Morley Primary School and Guildford Grammar and worked in the family steel construction business in Bayswater.

ALISON BATCHELER[/b]

[PrestigeCBR]

That&#39;s how I&#39;d like to be remembered...... A top bloke who loved the sport and was supported all the way.

[Gryphen]

Sounds like the family are very very proud of him. gotta be so hard for em