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Perth Now
11 hours ago
- Perth Now
Tragic detail in beloved dad's death
A businessman and father-of-two killed in a horror collision outside Sydney's Taronga Zoo has been remembered as a devout family man and motorsport enthusiast, who earlier this year lived out his dream by competing in one of the world's most famous races. Tim Miles, 58, died when his bicycle was struck by a bus outside the world-famous zoo at Mosman at about 10.30am on Sunday. Mr Miles died at the scene, while the bus driver was uninjured and taken to hospital for mandatory testing. Mr Miles's family on Sunday issued a statement, describing him as 'bright, shining light'. 'Tim was involved in a tragic and ultimately fatal accident this morning in Sydney while enjoying one of his favorite hobbies – cycling,' the 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. '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 Miles died in a cycling accident outside Taronga Zoo. Supplied. Credit: News Corp Australia Tim Miles lived his dream by racing as part of the Le Mans 24 Hours this year. Supplied / Ford Credit: News Corp Australia He was born in Ashburton on New Zealand's South Island and chased his dream of being a racing driver before focusing on business and establishing Miles Advisory Partners. He used his business to support his beloved motorsport, competing in one-make Porsche racing and GT competition and sponsoring up-and-coming drivers. He had just returned from France where he lived out one of his dreams by competing in the Mustang Challenge Invitational as part of the Le Mans 24 Hours. The scene of that crash at Taronga Zoo. Flavio Brancaleone / NewsWire Credit: News Corp Australia Police on the scene on Sunday. Flavio Brancaleone / NewsWire Credit: News Corp Australia During the race, he paid tribute to long-time friend and New Zealand driver 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 family said in a statement. '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.' The crash is being examined by the NSW police crash unit.
Otago Daily Times
20 hours ago
- 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
20 hours ago
- 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
20 hours ago
- 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.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Cyclist who died in bus crash near Taronga Zoo was a key figure in Australian motorsport
A cyclist who died after he was struck by a bus near Taronga Zoo in Sydney was a highly influential behind-the-scenes figure in Australian motorsport. Father-of-two Tim Miles, aged in his 50s, was hit on Bradleys Head Road in Mosman, on Sydney 's Lower North Shore, about 10.35am on Sunday. Emergency crews raced to the scene and a specialist medical team was flown in by CareFlight but he sadly died form his injuries. The bus driver was uninjured and taken to hospital for mandatory testing. The four passengers on board the bus at the time were uninjured. 'Officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command established a crime scene which will be examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit,' a NSW Police spokeswoman said. Mr Miles, who ran a successful corporate advisory firm, was a keen cyclist who was out for his weekly ride when tragedy struck with his family sharing they had lost a 'bright, shining light'. Ashburton-born Miles was also an 'extraordinary figure' in Australian motorsport. Early on he raced in Formula Ford, before briefly moving to Britain where he worked in Formula 3 and the British Touring Car Championship. After he returned to Australia, he co-founded Tasman Motorsport which competed in Supercars between 2004 and 2009.
