A racer killed in a crash during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix has been praised for his "character, determination and passion".
Sam Naughton, of Castletown on the Isle of Man, died in the crash at Doran's Bend, on the western section of the 37.7 mile (31km) Mountain Course, on Wednesday afternoon.
The Andreas Racing ***** ociation (ARA), where the 37-year-old completed his race school training to allow him to become competitive, said it was deeply saddened by his death.
"No words can truly ease the pain that is being felt," it said, following the loss of "one of our own".
The 37-year-old made his debut at at the Southern 100 Road Races in 2024 [SOUTHERN 100]
#crash #year #prix #naughton
Sam Naughton, of Castletown on the Isle of Man, died in the crash at Doran's Bend, on the western section of the 37.7 mile (31km) Mountain Course, on Wednesday afternoon.
The Andreas Racing ***** ociation (ARA), where the 37-year-old completed his race school training to allow him to become competitive, said it was deeply saddened by his death.
"No words can truly ease the pain that is being felt," it said, following the loss of "one of our own".
The 37-year-old made his debut at at the Southern 100 Road Races in 2024 [SOUTHERN 100]
#crash #year #prix #naughton
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