Motorsport Australia joins the wider motorsport community in honouring the life of Tim Miles, who lost his life this past week.

The motorsport community is mourning the tragic passing of the much-beloved and revered racing identity, entrepreneur, businessman, husband and father.

In a statement released by Miles’ family on Sunday night, it wrote the world had lost Tim’s bright, shining light.

“His loss is keenly felt by friends and family, especially wife, Tracy, and daughters Caley and Erin,” the statement read.

“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.”

Miles was noted as a respected racing competitor in one-make Porsche racing (Carrera Cup) and GT competition (GT World Challenge Australia). He recently experienced his dream of racing at the Le Mans 24 Hours as part of the Mustang Challenge Invitational, donning a tribute livery to late family friend, Rod McElrea.

Miles was also a staunch supporter of local racers’ international careers here in Australia and in New Zealand, including the likes of Matt Campbell and Jaxon Evans.

All of these examples served as an embodiment of Tim’s love for motorsport.

Born on New Zealand’s South Island, in the town of Ashburton, Tim Miles, more commonly known as ‘Milesy’, had one hand on the wheel from a very young age, chasing his dreams as a racing driver prior to focusing on business and the cultivation of a successful advisory firm, Miles Advisory Partners.

His business success had a tremendous and positive impact on both his racing and family life.

Miles also entered team ownership and was a founding member of Supercars team Tasman Motorsport, as well as a co-owner of Triple Eight.

Miles assisted in the sale of Supercars back in 2011 to Archer Capital, and then again in 2021 when Supercars was sold to Racing Australia Consolidated Enterprises.

“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,” the statement continued.

“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 thanks those who have already reached out in support since Tim’s passing.”

Motorsport Australia CEO, Sunil Vohra, acknowledged Miles’ profound impact on the sport.

“Tim Miles was a true figure of Australian motorsport, whose contributions extended well beyond the track,” Vohra said.

“Our thoughts are with the Miles family at this difficult time.”

Tim Miles was 58. Vale.