TT competitor killed in qualifying crash

TT competitor killed in qualifying crash37 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCatherine NicollIsle of ManIOM TTDaniel Ingham made his debut on the Mountain Course in 2016, competing in the Manx Grand PrixA competitor has been killed in a crash during qualifying for the Isle of Man TT races.Daniel Ingham died in the crash at Doran's Bend on the western section of the course on the first lap of the third qualifying session on Wednesday evening, race organisers said.The 33-year-old, from Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, had been a regular on the island's Mountain Course since 2016, taking part initially in the Manx Grand Prix before moving to the TT races.In a statement, organisers said: "The Isle of Man TT Races pass on their deepest sympathy to his wife, Helayna, and his son Joey and daughter Phoebe, as well as his family and friends."Ingham secured several podium finishes in the Manx Grand Prix during his road racing career on the 37.7-mile (60km) Mountain Course, taking victory in the Senior race in 2024.A newcomer at the 2026 Isle of Man TT, he also made his debut at the North West 200 races in Northern Ireland in early May.MANX GRAND PRIXDaniel Ingham took victory in the Senior race in the Manx Grand Prix in 2024Organisers said they were "deeply saddened" by the death of the "popular and well-respected member of the road racing community"."Daniel's passion for the sport was evident to all that knew him," they added."We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Daniel's family, loved ones, and friends. We would also like to send our heartfelt sympathies to his team."The opening day of the 2026 event was red flagged after a competitor crashed into spectator in RamseyThe first week of the 2026 Isle of Man TT has seen a series of high profile crashes, including one which injured eight spectators.That incident, which saw a solo motorcycle competitor crash into a crowd on the exit f...