Brit Motorbike Racer Becomes 2nd to Die in Qualifying Event After Horror Crash
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British motorbike racer, 37, killed in horror crash during Manx Grand Prix qualifier
British motorbike racer Sam Naughton has died following a horror crash at the Manx Grand Prix qualifiers on Wednesday afternoon. The 37-year-old was killed on the western section of the Isle of Man course at Doran’s Bend. Mr Naughton was taking part in the event for only the second time, following his debut at the course last year.He is the second racer to be killed during this year's Manx Grand Prix qualifiers following the death of Swiss rider…
The Isle of Man is rocked by new deaths. Two drivers have died during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix.
A second contestant died on Wednesday during his qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix on Man Island. Sam Naughton, from Castletown, lost his life in an accident at Doran's Bend in the western section of the route on Wednesday afternoon, reports the BBC.
Deadly accident on the Isle of Man. 29-year-old motorcycle rider Mauro Poncini from Switzerland died after a serious crash in qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix. According to the organiser, the Swiss collide with another driver and suffered fatal injuries. The qualifying was stopped immediately – the other pilot did not suffer serious injuries. "Too early in the sky""With Mauro, the Swiss motorcycle family loses a passionate and deeply committed…
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