Davy Morgan

CO DOWN motorcycle racer Davy Morgan has died following a crash at the Isle of Mann TT.

The statement described Mr Morgan as a "stalwart of the TT paddock", adding: "His distinctive pink helmet was a regular and recognisable sight within road racing, having competed in hundreds of races across the Manx Grand Prix, Classic TT, Southern 100, North West 200, Ulster Grand Prix, Macau Grand Prix, Oliver's Mount, and Irish national races, with numerous podiums and race victories along the way." In a statement last night, TT organisers confirmed Mr Morgan's death "with a heavy heart". Mr Morgan, a former North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix winner, was an experienced pro rider with a career lasting almost years since his first TT race in 1993.

Popular Northern Ireland rider Davy Morgan has been tragically killed in a crash in Monday's Supersport race at the Isle of Man TT.

"Davy was a stalwart of the TT paddock, with 2022 marking 20 years since he first competed in the Isle of Man TT Races. Today’s Supersport Race was his 80th TT race start. Davy was a regular on the road racing scene for 30 years and won the 250 race at the Ulster Grand Prix in 2017. A statement issued by the organisers on Monday evening said: "It is with a heavy heart that the Isle of Man TT Races can confirm the loss of Davy Morgan following an incident on the final lap of the first Supersport Race of the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races.

Northern Irish rider Davy Morgan has died following an accident at the Isle of Man TT races, organisers have announced.

A statement read: "It is with a heavy heart that the Isle of Man TT Races can confirm that Davy Morgan, 52, from Saintfield, Northern Ireland, was killed in an incident on the third and final lap of the first Supersport Race of the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races. Davy Morgan, aged 52, was killed in an incident on the third and final lap of the first Supersport Race of the 2022 races; Morgan is the third rider to have died at this year's TT Northern Irish rider Davy Morgan has died following an accident at the Isle of Man TT races, organisers have announced.

Davy Morgan was killed during an incident on the third and final lap of the first Supersport race of the Isle of Man TT. | ITV News Granada.

A 'highly experienced' TT rider has died during the second race day of the Isle of Man TT. The accident occurred at the 27th Milestone on the mountain section of the Course. 'Highly experienced' TT rider Davy Morgan dies during second race day on the Isle of Man

A third rider has tragically died at the 2022 Isle of Man, after organisers announced Davy Morgan was killed in a crash in Monday's Supersport race.

“The accident occurred at the 27th Milestone on the mountain section of the Course. Monday’s three-lap Supersport race was red-flagged on the final lap after the majority of frontrunners had already finished for an accident at the 27th Milestone section of the course. This severity of the accident forced the Superstock race to be postponed untill 6:35pm on Monday evening.

Experienced competitor Davy Morgan has died following an accident during the 2022 Isle of Man TT Supersport race in what was his 80th TT start - Visordown i ...

Davy was a highly experienced TT competitor, having contested every TT since his debut in the 2002 Production 600 Race, and today’s Supersport Race was his 80th TT start. An immensely experienced TT competitor, Morgan had contested every TT held since his debut in 2002. Davy had recorded 49 finishes which included 25 top-twenty results, and his previous performances had earned him 14 Silver Replicas and 30 Bronze Replicas. His best lap around the TT Mountain Course was at an average speed of 125.134mph which he set in the 2010 Senior TT.

"Davy was a stalwart of the TT paddock, with 2022 marking 20 years since he first competed in the Isle of Man TT Races. Today's Supersport Race was his 80th TT ...

Lavorel had been riding in a sidecar with his partner César Chanel who was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after crashing on the opening lap of the Sidecar Race. "Davy was a stalwart of the TT paddock, with 2022 marking 20 years since he first competed in the Isle of Man TT Races. Today's Supersport Race was his 80th TT race start." Event organizers confirmed the 52-year-old's death on Monday after "an incident on the final lap of the first Supersport Race."

The veteran rider was making his 80th TT start on Monday when he crashed. Oliver Lavorel died on Sunday and British racer Davy Morgan was involved in a ...

The veteran rider was making his 80th TT start on Monday when he crashed. A statement from organisers said: "It is with a heavy heart that the Isle of Man TT Races can confirm that Davy Morgan, 52, from Saintfield, Northern Ireland, was killed in an incident on the third and final lap of the first Supersport Race of the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races. He was a veteran of the TT racing circuit and made his 80th start on Monday.

The 2022 Isle of Man TT races claimed a third life on Monday when Northern Irish rider Davy Morgan was killed in a crash during the first Supersport race of ...

There have been 263 fatalities to date in the TT races, Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT held on the island’s public roads. Morgan was a regular fixture in racing paddocks across Ireland, the Isle of Man and at the Macau Grand Prix for almost 30 years. “The Isle of Man TT Races pass on their deepest sympathy to Davy’s partner Trudy, his family, loved ones, and friends.”

This comes after French sidecar passenger Olivier Lavorel, 35, died last Saturday and British Supersport rider Mark Purslow, 29, on Wednesday. Purslow suffered ...

A statement read: 'It is with a heavy heart that the Isle of Man TT Races can confirm that Davy Morgan, 52, from Saintfield, Northern Ireland, was killed in an incident on the third and final lap of the first Supersport Race of the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races.' It is with a heavy heart that the Isle of Man TT Races can confirm the loss of Davy Morgan following an incident on the final lap of the first Supersport Race of the TT 2022. Organisers said the 52-year-old veteran suffered a fatal accident on the third and final lap on the mountain section of the course.

Rev John Kirkpatrick was speaking after Davy Morgan (52), from Saintfield, Co Down, died during the Supersport race at the Isle of Man TT on Monday. He was the ...

“It closed about 10 years ago, and everyone was sad when it closed, the whole family worked there,” explained Mr Burgess. Davy really put Saintfield on the map.” When you think someone has been racing for so long and is incredibly experienced at it, and they know the circuits so well, there is of course more of a shock when something like this happens.” “I’m not a big believer in legislating that kind of thing. “It’s a great loss for the family, and it’s a great loss for Saintfield,” he said. “I feel so terribly sad,” he said.