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7NEWS
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Bike rider fatally hit by bus outside Taronga Zoo remembered as loving dad and motorsport figure
A cyclist who died after being hit by a bus outside a Sydney zoo is being remembered as a loving father of two. New Zealand businessman and motor racing entrepreneur, Tim Miles was on a morning ride with his wife on a cycling track outside Taronga Zoo when he was struck. Paramedics rushed to Bradleys Head Rd in Mosman about 10.35am on Sunday, however, Miles was pronounced dead at the scene. The bus driver was not injured and taken to hospital for mandatory testing. Another four people were onboard the bus at the time of the accident, and none were injured. In a statement, Miles' family said the world had lost a 'bright, shining light'. 'Tim was involved in a tragic and ultimately fatal accident this Sunday morning in Sydney while enjoying one of his favourite hobbies — cycling,' the 50-year-old's family said. 'His loss is keenly felt by friends and family, especially wife, Tracy, and daughters Caley and Erin. 'Tim was a family man, though one who loved nothing more than stressing out his beloved Tracy about his latest motorsport-related purchase or adventure, all the while proudly telling stories of his two daughters' successes in life. Miles' family said he was born in Ashburton on New Zealand's South Island and initially chased his dream as a racing driver, before focusing on the business side of the sport. 'His passing will be notably impactful on his other love — a motorsport community that felt Tim's impact as a competitor, an owner, a supporter and as a businessman for more than 35 years. 'It was through his success in business that allowed him to extend his passion for motorsport and his family, the two of which often intertwined.' Supercars Australia also paid tribute to Miles, who they called a keen racer and 'pivotal figure' in the sport. 'Supercars is saddened to learn of the passing of Tim Miles, an extraordinary figure in Australian motorsport,' the organisation said in a statement. 'As a corporate advisor and former team owner, Tim played a crucial role in shaping the future of Supercars.' The group said Miles was instrumental in the sale of Supercars to Archer Capital in 2011 through his company Miles Advisory Partners. 'In 2021, Tim brokered the sale of Supercars to Racing Australia Consolidated Enterprises Pty Ltd,' it said. 'The proud Kiwi was a regular competitor in Porsche Carrera Cup Australia and GT World Challenge Australia. This year, he was competing with Melbourne Performance Centre and Audi alongside countryman Brendon Leitch.' Miles was previously a co-owner of Triple Eight Race Engineering team, and was also the co-founder of Tasman Motorsport. An investigation into the fatal incident is continuing, and a report will be prepared for the coroner, police said. Anyone with information or any footage of the incident urged to contact crime stoppers.
Otago Daily Times
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
South Island-born Supercars figure dies in 'tragic' cycling accident
A well-known Supercars figure from Canterbury died on Sunday after a "tragic and untimely" cycling accident. Tim Miles, who was born in Ashburton, was "an extraordinary figure in Australian motorsport", a keen racer, corporate advisor and former team owner. Tim played a crucial role in shaping the future of Supercars. Through his company, Miles Advisory Partners, he was instrumental in the sale of Supercars to Archer Capital in 2011. In 2021, Tim brokered the sale of Supercars to Racing Australia Consolidated Enterprises Pty Ltd. The proud Kiwi was a regular competitor in Porsche Carrera Cup Australia and GT World Challenge Australia. This year he was competing with Melbourne Performance Centre and Audi alongside countryman Brendon Leitch. Previously, Tim was a co-owner of Triple Eight Race Engineering team, selling his shareholding to Tony Quinn in 2021. He was also co-founder of Tasman Motorsport. A statement on behalf of the Miles family said: "The world has lost the bright, shining light that was Tim Miles. "Tim was involved in a tragic and ultimately fatal accident this (Sunday, 6 July) morning in Sydney while enjoying one of his favourite hobbies - cycling. "His loss is keenly felt by friends and family, especially Wife, Tracy, and daughters Caley and Erin. "Tim was a family man, though one who loved nothing more than stressing out his beloved Tracy about his latest motorsport-related purchase or adventure - all the while proudly telling stories of his two daughters' successes in life. "His passing will be notably impactful on his other love - a motorsport community that felt Tim's impact as a competitor, an owner, a supporter and as a businessman for more than 35 years." Tim initially chased the dream as a racing driver before focusing on business and growing his successful business advisory firm, Miles Advisory Partners. It was his success in business that allowed him to extend his passion for motorsport and his family, the two of which often intertwined. He was noted as a competitor in one-make Porsche racing and GT competition and as a key backer of the international careers of young stars from Australia and New Zealand, including Matt Campbell and Jaxon Evans. He recently realised his dream of competing at the Le Mans 24 Hours, where he ran a tribute livery to longstanding family friend, Rod McElrea. "Tim was a fantastic storyteller, a man with a brilliant sense of humour and who showed genuine interest in the lives of those around him - whether he'd known them for years or just met them. "His loss will be keenly felt by family and friends, the business community in which he worked and the motorsport community in which he lived. "Funeral details will be advised in due course." The Miles family asks for privacy in this time and thanked those who have already reached out in support since Tim's passing. A Supercars statement said: "Supercars extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Tim Miles, who has sadly passed away. "Tim was an extraordinary figure in Australian motorsport — not just for his work behind the wheel, but for the immense influence he had off the track across more than two decades. "As a corporate advisor and former team owner, Tim played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the sport. Through his company, Miles Advisory Partners, he was instrumental in the sale of Supercars to Archer Capital in 2011 — a landmark transaction that helped transform the championship into the powerhouse it is today. "Our thoughts are with Tim's loved ones during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed by the entire Supercars community.
Otago Daily Times
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
'His loss will be keenly felt': Canterbury-born Supercars figure dies in tragic accident
A well-known Supercars figure from Canterbury died on Sunday after a "tragic and ultimately" cycling accident. Tim Miles, who was born in Ashburton, was "an extraordinary figure in Australian motorsport", a keen racer, corporate advisor and former team owner. Tim played a crucial role in shaping the future of Supercars. Through his company, Miles Advisory Partners, he was instrumental in the sale of Supercars to Archer Capital in 2011. In 2021, Tim brokered the sale of Supercars to Racing Australia Consolidated Enterprises Pty Ltd. The proud Kiwi was a regular competitor in Porsche Carrera Cup Australia and GT World Challenge Australia. This year he was competing with Melbourne Performance Centre and Audi alongside countryman Brendon Leitch. Previously, Tim was a co-owner of Triple Eight Race Engineering team, selling his shareholding to Tony Quinn in 2021. He was also co-founder of Tasman Motorsport. A statement on behalf of the Miles family said: "The world has lost the bright, shining light that was Tim Miles. "Tim was involved in a tragic and ultimately fatal accident this (Sunday, 6 July) morning in Sydney while enjoying one of his favourite hobbies - cycling. "His loss is keenly felt by friends and family, especially Wife, Tracy, and daughters Caley and Erin. "Tim was a family man, though one who loved nothing more than stressing out his beloved Tracy about his latest motorsport-related purchase or adventure - all the while proudly telling stories of his two daughters' successes in life. "His passing will be notably impactful on his other love - a motorsport community that felt Tim's impact as a competitor, an owner, a supporter and as a businessman for more than 35 years." Tim initially chased the dream as a racing driver before focusing on business and growing his successful business advisory firm, Miles Advisory Partners. It was his success in business that allowed him to extend his passion for motorsport and his family, the two of which often intertwined. He was noted as a competitor in one-make Porsche racing and GT competition and as a key backer of the international careers of young stars from Australia and New Zealand, including Matt Campbell and Jaxon Evans. He recently realised his dream of competing at the Le Mans 24 Hours, where he ran a tribute livery to longstanding family friend, Rod McElrea. "Tim was a fantastic storyteller, a man with a brilliant sense of humour and who showed genuine interest in the lives of those around him - whether he'd known them for years or just met them. "His loss will be keenly felt by family and friends, the business community in which he worked and the motorsport community in which he lived. "Funeral details will be advised in due course." The Miles family asks for privacy in this time and thanked those who have already reached out in support since Tim's passing. A Supercars statement said: "Supercars extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Tim Miles, who has sadly passed away. "Tim was an extraordinary figure in Australian motorsport — not just for his work behind the wheel, but for the immense influence he had off the track across more than two decades. "As a corporate advisor and former team owner, Tim played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the sport. Through his company, Miles Advisory Partners, he was instrumental in the sale of Supercars to Archer Capital in 2011 — a landmark transaction that helped transform the championship into the powerhouse it is today. "Our thoughts are with Tim's loved ones during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed by the entire Supercars community.
Otago Daily Times
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
'Selflessness' Canterbury-born Supercars figure dies in tragic accident
A well-known Supercars figure from Canterbury died on Sunday after a "tragic and ultimately" cycling accident. Tim Miles, who was born in Ashburton, was "an extraordinary figure in Australian motorsport", a keen racer, corporate advisor and former team owner. Tim played a crucial role in shaping the future of Supercars. Through his company, Miles Advisory Partners, he was instrumental in the sale of Supercars to Archer Capital in 2011. In 2021, Tim brokered the sale of Supercars to Racing Australia Consolidated Enterprises Pty Ltd. The proud Kiwi was a regular competitor in Porsche Carrera Cup Australia and GT World Challenge Australia. This year he was competing with Melbourne Performance Centre and Audi alongside countryman Brendon Leitch. Previously, Tim was a co-owner of Triple Eight Race Engineering team, selling his shareholding to Tony Quinn in 2021. He was also co-founder of Tasman Motorsport. A statement on behalf of the Miles family said: "The world has lost the bright, shining light that was Tim Miles. "Tim was involved in a tragic and ultimately fatal accident this (Sunday, 6 July) morning in Sydney while enjoying one of his favourite hobbies - cycling. "His loss is keenly felt by friends and family, especially Wife, Tracy, and daughters Caley and Erin. "Tim was a family man, though one who loved nothing more than stressing out his beloved Tracy about his latest motorsport-related purchase or adventure - all the while proudly telling stories of his two daughters' successes in life. "His passing will be notably impactful on his other love - a motorsport community that felt Tim's impact as a competitor, an owner, a supporter and as a businessman for more than 35 years." Tim initially chased the dream as a racing driver before focusing on business and growing his successful business advisory firm, Miles Advisory Partners. It was his success in business that allowed him to extend his passion for motorsport and his family, the two of which often intertwined. He was noted as a competitor in one-make Porsche racing and GT competition and as a key backer of the international careers of young stars from Australia and New Zealand, including Matt Campbell and Jaxon Evans. He recently realised his dream of competing at the Le Mans 24 Hours, where he ran a tribute livery to longstanding family friend, Rod McElrea. "Tim was a fantastic storyteller, a man with a brilliant sense of humour and who showed genuine interest in the lives of those around him - whether he'd known them for years or just met them. "His loss will be keenly felt by family and friends, the business community in which he worked and the motorsport community in which he lived. "Funeral details will be advised in due course." The Miles family asks for privacy in this time and thanked those who have already reached out in support since Tim's passing. A Supercars statement said: "Supercars extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Tim Miles, who has sadly passed away. "Tim was an extraordinary figure in Australian motorsport — not just for his work behind the wheel, but for the immense influence he had off the track across more than two decades. "As a corporate advisor and former team owner, Tim played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the sport. Through his company, Miles Advisory Partners, he was instrumental in the sale of Supercars to Archer Capital in 2011 — a landmark transaction that helped transform the championship into the powerhouse it is today. "Our thoughts are with Tim's loved ones during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed by the entire Supercars community.
Fox Sports
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Callum Hedge Honors Family by Racing for Special Cause
INDYCAR Callum Hedge races for a special cause. In 2024, New Zealand-born Hedge made the jump to the INDY NXT by Firestone championship after being crowned the champion in both the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia and Formula Regional Americas championships. He brought with him a Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand sticker to place on the nose cone of his HMD Motorsports entry last season. He switched teams this offseason, but the sticker is featured on his No. 17 ABEL Motorsports entry this year. For Hedge, the decal is more than a sticker. The little disc on the nose of his car is a foundation that is special for Hedge. 'A couple years ago, we were walking around the zoo with my nephew (Noah),' he said. 'I think he was 3 or 4 at the time, and he was walking really slow, always really puffed. And we're like, 'That's a bit weird.' We sort of thought nothing of it for a year, and then they went into some testing on him because he really wasn't able to even walk to school or walk up the hills at school. 'So, they went and did some testing, found out it was the Duchenne variant, which is one of the rarest forms of the muscular dystrophy in New Zealand. About 70-ish kids had it at the time.' Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders that affects the muscles and causes weakness and loss of muscle mass over time. According to reports, an estimated 2,000 people are affected by muscular dystrophy in New Zealand, with approximately 50 new cases diagnosed each year. While there is no cure for the condition, there are a variety of mobility aids that can help affected individuals. By comparison, 32 of 100,000 people in the United States are affected by muscular dystrophies. This news came as a bit of a shock to the Hedge family. Further testing then indicated Noah's younger brother, Thomas, also had the Duchenne variant of muscular dystrophy. As an up-and-coming racing talent and a public figure, Hedge knew he had a responsibility to raise awareness. 'Learning what muscular dystrophy was, it's not really showcased very much at all in New Zealand,' he said. 'I don't know how much it is across the U.S., but learning about it, seeing what it does first-hand in a family sense, I just really felt that I was obligated to do something for them, and the easiest and best way I could do it was to represent muscular dystrophy in New Zealand was go out and do some fundraising. Get some eyes on that team, because they get no government funding. So, to go out there do that fundraising is really important to me and for a lot of kids across New Zealand.' Hedge finished fourth as a rookie in INDY NXT by Firestone points and began the 2025 season with an eighth-place finish in the March 2 season-opener on the streets of St. Petersburg. He sees the sticker through his visor every time he straps into his car and wants to deliver for his nephews and everyone else battling the condition. The sticker creates an inner sense of pride for Hedge. 'There's something really important to me and my family as a whole,' he said. 'Sort of comes as a bit of a shock. To see what it does to them first-hand and how much they struggle to get through life, not only my nephews themselves, but my sister, her partner, their younger brother, they all have to watch them grow up in a wheelchair and really struggle to get through life. So, to carry that logo on my car is pretty important.' in this topic
