Powerboat race season cancelled after Brett Duncan's death
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:50 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Lowestoft & Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club has announced the cancellation of the powerboat racing season for 2026. This decision follows the death of racer Brett Duncan, who was fatally injured during a race at Oulton Broad in July 2025. Although investigations into the incident have concluded, the club is still awaiting permission to resume on-water activities from local authorities. The club expressed a commitment to demonstrate safety in racing moving forward, despite the cancellation.
- •Brett Duncan died in a racing accident in July 2025.
- •Investigations completed but no permission for racing has been granted.
- •The club aims to demonstrate safety before racing resumes.
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Powerboat race season cancelled after racer's death
"The decision comes after Brett Duncan died during a race a year ago.
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