Sad news for the start of the Pre-TT racing.  Condolences to Dean Martin's family and wishes for speedy recovery to Jamie O'Brien and the marshalls involved in the incident.  

Without Marshalls - no racing - so hopefully they will stil have enough volunteers to cover the race days.

Disgusted that the TT website is not even mentioning this incident on its news page - this does not seem to be being updated at all!  The least they could do is to offer support to those involved!

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I hope you are not referring to this website, as the official Press Rease notification was published in the Southern 100 Section at 09:19 on Saturday morning, immediately after receipt of the official email, and not before any speculative and unofficial "news" that was being spread in various internet  media.


Malcolm

One year when was taking the engine out of the Padgetts YZR 500 Dean gave a hand to lift it out and pulled his back doing so, thanks Dean and for the pleasure of knowing you, may you now RIP Dean

nice memorys spannerman

RIP Dean and a speedy recovery to all involved.
Great story spannerman.

RIP Dean. Wishing everyone involved a speedy recovery. It's sad to hear about the loss of a rider, but they are all aware of the risks. Unfortunately, when bystanders or marshals are involved, the situation becomes even worse. Let's all hope for a safe TT fortnight ahead!