Mark Purslow

A WELSH rider has died after crashing in the Isle of Man TT Races qualifying session at the age of 29.

“Mark grew up around racing and was inspired by his father’s love of the sport. “2022 was Mark’s second appearance at the Isle of Man TT Races, having previously contested the Supersport and Lightweight races in 2017,” the statement from organisers said. The Isle of Man TT Races confirmed the classic racer's death in a statement, adding that the race would continue “with Mark in mind”.

Mark Purslow passed away yesterday following an incident during the Isle of Man TT qualifying sessions. The organization confirmed the news late in the day.

A talented motorcyle rider from Ceredigion has died at the age of 29 after crashing in the Isle of Man TT Races qualifying session.

A proud young Welshman who gave it his everything. It takes a special kind of talent to win a Manx GP race at your first attempt. “2022 was Mark’s second appearance at the Isle of Man TT Races, having previously contested the Supersport and Lightweight races in 2017,” the statement from organisers said.

Welsh racer Mark Purslow, 29, has become the latest rider to die while competing at the Isle of Man TT after he was killed during an incident during the ...

A fourth tweeted: "Mark. You were a true ambassador for the sport. "The sport that we love so much, can be so cruel. "The accident occurred at Ballagarey, before the fourth-mile marker, on his third lap of the session."

MARK PURSLOW has died aged 29 after crashing at the Isle of Man TT Races.The Welshman was competing in the qualifying session when the fatal crash occ.

"Mark grew up around racing and was inspired by his father's love of the sport. "Road racing was his passion - competing in Northern Ireland and Europe in the International Road Racing Championship - but becoming a TT racer was a life's ambition that represented the ultimate personal challenge." "He had graduated from the Manx Grand Prix where he had won the 2015 Lightweight Race on his debut, and he had also competed at the Classic TT securing a best finish of 14th in the 2019 Junior Classic TT.

Mark Purslow died after an incident at Ballagarey during a practice session of the Isle of Man TT. | ITV News Granada.

A TT rider has died after an incident during the fourth qualifying session of the Isle of Man TT. This year was his second year competing in the Isle of Man TT. TT rider Mark Purslow dies during Isle of Man practice session crash

Family of Welsh rider Mark Purslow say they are "beyond heartbroken" after his death in a crash at the 2022 Isle of Man TT races.

In a post on social media, his family said: "Mark was loved by everyone. "We are beyond heartbroken, in shock and utterly devastated. Paying tribute, his family said the 29-year-old was an "amazing person inside and out" who was "always there for other people".