Driver injured in horror rollover at Queensland Raceway has died

Tributes are flowing for a 41-year-old Gold Coast businesss owner killed in a horror crash at Queensland Raceway after he was thrown from his vehicle. Read the messages from loved ones

A Gold Coast businessman who died after a horror rollover at Queensland Raceway on Friday night is being remembered as a “bubbly outgoing person” by his friends and family.

Shane Savage, owner of Varsity Lakes business Need a Tow Let Me Know, was the driver of the silver two-door Holden Torana that flew off the track during Powercruise, a cruising car show.

Gold Coast businessman Shane Savage.

Mr Savage was flown in a critical condition to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious head, chest and pelvic injuries.

But police on Tuesday confirmed Mr Savage had “died from his injuries”.

His passenger, a 35-year-old man, was also taken to hospital with chest, shoulder and pelvic injuries.

The scene at Queensland Raceway after the crash that injured Mr Savage and a passenger. Photo: Supplied

Hundreds of racing fans have joined family and friends, in paying tribute to the 41-year-old. A friend of Mr Savage said on Sunday the 41-year-old was a “family man”.

“He’s one of the kindest people that anyone will come across. He’s a family man,” they said.

Another close friend described Mr Savage as a great dad who would always spend lots of time kicking the footy with his youngest son.

“He was a great dad. He’s a bit of a local legend, everyone knows him. He’s a proper person, always gives you a big hug when he sees you. He’s a good man,” they said.

“Everyone’s just heartbroken, especially me for his family at the moment.

“I am not sure how to come to terms with it myself.

“He would give everybody a hug. He genuinely cares about people. He’d look you in the eye and say ‘are you alright mate?’.”

In a post to social media, friend Brad Peers says “he was the most straight forward, loyal person I have ever known” describing him as “a great man that will be missed”.

Among the growing number of tributes posted online, family friend Tom Velic said Shane was “a beautiful soul”. “Always a smile, he would always say hi wave as I drove past. Just a really nice all around guy that will be deeply missed” he said.

The friend said they hoped the whole community would get together to support the family.

The Forensic Crash Unit is continuing to assist Workplace Health and Safety with investigations.