British Isle of Man TT rider Daniel Ingham has tragically died following a crash during a qualifying session for this year’s races, organisers confirmed on Thursday.
The announcement comes after officials earlier suspended all sidecar racing for the remainder of the event, citing safety concerns in the wake of several other serious incidents.
Ingham, 33, was involved in a fatal collision at Doran’s Bend on the first lap of the third qualifying session. An experienced competitor on the island, he had previously won the 2024 Senior Manx Grand Prix and was making his debut at the renowned TT races.
The decision to halt sidecar events followed a series of crashes. Wednesday’s evening qualifying session was red-flagged after brothers Ryan and Callum Crowe crashed their sidecar, both sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
On Tuesday evening, Maria Costello and passenger Shaun Parker also crashed, with Costello subsequently transferred to Aintree Hospital in Liverpool in a serious but stable condition.
Organisers stated: “We recognise the long-standing history of sidecar racing at the TT, together with the commitment of the competitors, teams and supporters involved in the class. This decision has not been taken lightly.
“However, the safety of competitors, spectators, marshals, officials and all those involved in the event must remain the priority.”
The TT races on the island’s challenging mountain circuit are scheduled to continue until 6 June. While last year’s TT and Manx Grand Prix races saw no fatalities, Ingham’s death marks the 271st since the event’s inception in 1911.
