TT competitor killed in qualifying crash

Daniel Ingham, 33, died in the crash during qualifying for the Isle of Man TT on Wednesday. Isle of Man TT competitor killed in qualifying crash Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Daniel Ingham made his debut on the Mountain Course in 2016, competing in the Manx Grand Prix TT competitor killed in qualifying crash A 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. 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. Daniel Ingham took victory in the Senior race in the Manx Grand Prix in 2024 Ingham racing in the MGP while crowds look on behind. Organisers 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 spectators in Ramsey The road leading away from Parliament Square towards May Hill. There are crash barriers in the the right. The 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 from Parliament Square in Ramsey happened during an untimed practice session on the opening day of the event. That incident, which saw a solo motorcycle competitor crash into a crowd on the exit from Parliament Square in Ramsey happened during an untimed practice session on the opening day of the event. That was followed by a red flag incident at Brandish near the end of Tuesday evening's sidecar qualifying session, which left Maria Costello and her passenger Shaun Parker injured. That was followed by a red flag incident at Brandish near the end of Tuesday evening's sidecar qualifying session, which left Maria Costello and her passenger Shaun Parker injured The session was also cut short on Wednesday evening following a crash at Crosby Leap involving the outfit of Ryan and Callum Crowe. An initial review of that incident led to the sidecar class being suspended for the rest of the 2026 event. An initial review of that incident led to the sidecar class being suspended Tell us which stories we should cover on the Isle of Man Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also get in touch in the following ways: email: IsleofMan@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 808 100 2230 Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Daniel Ingham on the race track one a blue and yellow bike with a yellow plate with the number one on it. He's wearing black leathers and a blue helmet. Ingham takes comfortable victory in Senior Manx GP A sidecar outfit from behind on a section of the Mountain road. Another outfit is ahead on the road rounding a bend. TT sidecar class suspended on safety grounds Maria Costello, who has long blond hair an is wearing a branded T-shirt, smiling while signing autographs. TT sidecar driver transferred to UK after crash The road leading out of Parliament Square is lined on all sides by buildings Two people receive specialist care after TT crash A road with houses along one side and a used car business on the other. There are soft crash barriers outside the house. A red phone box and tree can be seen in the distance. The sky is clear. Eight spectators and rider hurt at TT practice