From a press release issued by Team Suzuki:

KIRK McCARTHY: THE PASSING OF A CHAMPION

Suzuki is today mourning the death of former Australian Superbike Champion, Kirk McCarthy.

Racing in the Supersport class of the Shell Advance Australian Superbike Championship, the 35 year-old rider was critically injured in a tragic accident during round six at Queensland Raceway on Sunday 15 August.

“Everyone at Suzuki is greatly saddened by Kirk’s death,” Perry Morison, General Manager – Motorcycles, Suzuki Australia said.

“Kirk was one of our sport’s most colourful and talented racing stars and his passing is a great loss to the Australian motorcycle industry – he will be greatly missed.

Kirk rode for the factory Suzuki World Superbike Team in 1996.

Suzuki Australia extends its deepest sympathies to Kirk’s family, friends and fans both nationally and internationally.