The single-vehicle crash took place at a racetrack at around 7pm, when a motorcycle with a sidecar collided heavily with a wall.

A 66-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, but died at the scene.

Paramedics also attended to a 27-year-old man who was suffering from a serious leg injury, and was taken to Tamworth hospital. He is reported to be in a stable condition.

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Officers from the Oxley Police District have set up a crime scene which will be forensically examined.

An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the crash. A report is also being prepared for the coroner.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have footage of the incident to contact Tamworth Police Station.

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