News reached DSC earlier today of critical injuries suffered by MARC Cars Australia regular and 2015 Dubai 24 Hours class winner with the team, Keith Kassulke. Keith is seen here on the top step of the podium at Dubai on the right.

A report from our Australian friends at speedcafe.com relays the news that Kassulke’s Ascari KZ1R GT3 caught fire during a practice session for the Victorian State Circuit Racing Championship at Phillip Island.

Keith suffered significant burns during the incident and is critically ill in hospital.

We wish him, his family and friends well at this difficult time.