Father and Son Die in Isle of Man TT Crash, Raising Death Toll to Five
The 2022 Isle of Man TT races have been marred by tragedy as father and son team Roger and Bradley Stockton died following a crash during the second Sidecar race. The incident occurred at Ago’s Leap on the Snaefell Mountain Course, bringing the total number of fatalities during the nine-day event to five. This marks the deadliest TT since 1989. Roger Stockton, 56, was an experienced competitor making his 20th start, while 21-year-old Bradley was a newcomer who had recently secured an eighth-place finish with his father. Their deaths follow earlier fatalities involving Mark Purslow, Davy Morgan, and Cesar Chanal. Organizers expressed deep sorrow and extended sympathies to the families. The tragic events have overshadowed the return of the festival after two years of cancellations due to the pandemic. Additionally, deteriorating weather conditions forced the postponement of the prestigious Senior TT race to Saturday, further disrupting the schedule of the historic motorcycle racing event.
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Father and Son Die in Isle of Man TT Crash, Raising Death Toll to Five
The 2022 Isle of Man TT races have been marred by tragedy as father and son team Roger and Bradley Stockton died following a crash during the second Sidecar race. The incident occurred at Ago’s Leap on the Snaefell Mountain Course, bringing the total number of fatalities during the nine-day event to five. This marks the deadliest TT since 1989. Roger Stockton, 56, was an experienced competitor making his 20th start, while 21-year-old Bradley was a newcomer who had recently secured an eighth-place finish with his father. Their deaths follow earlier fatalities involving Mark Purslow, Davy Morgan, and Cesar Chanal. Organizers expressed deep sorrow and extended sympathies to the families. The tragic events have overshadowed the return of the festival after two years of cancellations due to the pandemic. Additionally, deteriorating weather conditions forced the postponement of the prestigious Senior TT race to Saturday, further disrupting the schedule of the historic motorcycle racing event.
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