That sounds like Glen Hawkins' crash during the 1999 Pukekohe 6hr race. Dave Moran (Aussie guy, used to race a VL Walkinshaw) was the codriver and he'd just hopped out of the car.
Malcolm.
Yes thats it, I remember those names. Is it possible a more "comprehensive" roll cage might have saved this guys neck? From the reports I heard, the cage that was fitted did very little to protect the occupant.