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    Carles Falcon dead aged 45: Spanish motorcyclist passes away after suffering horror crash during Dakar Rally

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    SPANISH motorcyclist Carles Falcon has died after suffering a serious crash during the Dakar Rally.The 45-year-old racer was rushed to hospital in a helicopter in a “serious condition” after crashing during the second stage of the famous rally on January 7.
    Carles Falcon has passed away aged 45Credit: Rex
    Carles Falcon was competing in the Dakar Rally when he suffered ‘irreversible neurological damage caused by cardiovascular arrest’Credit: Reuters
    On Friday he returned to Spain, still in an induced coma, on a medicalised plane and was admitted to an intensive care ward in his native region of Catalonia.
    Today it was confirmed he had lost his fight for life.
    Carles’ team, the TwinTrail Racing Team, said in an emotional statement: “This Monday January 15th Carles has left us.
    “The medical team has confirmed the neurological damage caused by cardiovascular arrest at the time of the accident is irreversible.
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    “Carles was a smiling, always active person, who enjoyed with passion everything he did, especially motorcycles.
    “He’s left us doing something that was his dream, competing in the Dakar. He was enjoying himself, he was happy on the bike.”
    “We remember him for his smile and for the happiness he created in everyone.
    “He trained as a computer engineer and his passion was being a motorcycle instructor and motorcycle tour guide.
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    “There are many who have learned by his side. He taught with patience, energy and happiness and made everyone enjoy motorbikes.
    “This is what he has left us and we will always keep with us, all of us who have been close to him, family, friends, team-mates and supporters.”
    Falcon had to be resuscitated after he was found without a pulse by doctors in the Saudi desert during the off-road endurance event.
    Race director David Castera said he “hit his head on the ground” after he fell on to the rocky track.
    The crash was seen by another racer who notified officials.
    He was taken to Al Dawadmi General Hospital in Saudi Arabia where he underwent emergency surgery.
    As well as a cerebral edema he suffered several fractures including one in his C2 cervical vertebra.
    A statement from Twin Trail Racing said after his accident and before his transfer to Spain: “Over the next few days Carles will be kept sedated to control the development of the edema he has suffered in his head.
    “Team-mate Isaac Feliu will not continue in the race and has moved along with the midfield team to be able to stand by his side.
    “As soon as we have news, we will report on their condition and development.
    “From the team and family we appreciate all the messages of support received.
    “Team-mate Isaac Feliu has decided not to finish the race out of solidarity with Falcon.”
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    The motorbike enthusiast was taking part in the world’s toughest rally for the second time.
    One well-wisher said after hearing the news of his death: “I’m really sorry. A hug to all the family.”
    A statement from his team said he would be remembered ‘for his smile and for the happiness he created in everyone’Credit: Rex More

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      Rising boxing star Fariyar Aminipour dead at 23 after horror motorbike crash in tunnel on Thai island

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      A RISING Iranian boxing star was killed in a motorcycle crash on a Thai island.Muay Thai athlete Fariyar Aminipour, 23, had his head smashed into a narrow pavement when riding his Yamaha motorbike through a tunnel in Phuket.
      Muay Thai athlete Fariyar Aminipour has died aged 23Credit: ViralPress
      The rising Iranian boxing star was killed in a motorcycle crash in ThailandCredit: ViralPress
      The young athlete was riding this Yamaha motorbike through a tunnel when he lost controlCredit: ViralPress
      Officers at the Chalong Police Station were notified of the accident at 8:08 am on Thursday, cops have said.
      They arrived at the scene shortly after to find the boxer’s body in a pool of blood.
      Fariyar was rushed to the Chalong Hospital but was later pronounced dead due to a severe head wound.
      Initial police investigations suggest he had lost control of his motorcycle while navigating the curved tunnel.
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      The two-wheeler was said to have struck the curb before crashing.
      Fariyar’s body has been taken to the Vachira Phuket Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
      Authorities are in contact with the Iranian Embassy for the repatriation of his remains to his homeland.
      Police Lieutenant Colonel Wiriyaphong Srinuanpan said: “We are checking CCTV cameras and speaking with witnesses to find out how the accident happened.
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      At the moment, we do not believe any other vehicles were involved.”
      The “extremely talented” boxer was a rising star in the Muay Thai boxing scene.
      He fought five matches for the ONE Championship, winning four bouts against high profile opponents.
      He suffered a defeat in his last match, which was against Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek UThai at ONE Friday Fights 46 on December 22.
      Fariyar’s gym, Tiger Muay Thai, wrote a tribute for the fallen athlete online.
      The statement read: “It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Fariyar Aminipour.
      “Since joining our team in late 2022 with only amateur fighting experience, the extremely talented Fariyar skyrocketed in the professional Muay Thai world, defeating huge names of the sport on ONE Lumpinee events and becoming a top 10 ranked fighter.
      “At only 23 years old, lion-hearted Fariyar had already accomplished so much, and was well on track to achieving his dream of becoming a ONE world champion.
      “Gone far, far too soon due to a tragic accident, Fariyar will be missed greatly and will remain in all of our thoughts.”
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      Dakar Rally star in coma after being raced to hospital in helicopter with motorcyclist ‘found without pulse’ after crash

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      CARLES FALCON is in a coma after suffering a serious crash during the Dakar Rally.The motorcyclist was rushed to hospital in a helicopter after he crashed at the 448km mark on Sunday.
      Carles Falcon is in a coma after crashing in the Dakar RallyCredit: Rex
      Falcon, 45, had to be resuscitated after he was found without a pulse by doctors in the Saudi desert during the off-road endurance event.
      Race director David Castera said he “hit his head on the ground” after he fell on to the rocky track.
      The crash was seen by another racer who notified officials.
      The helicopter reached the scene in 16 minutes as it was said that he was in a “serious condition”.
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      Race organiser, ASO, said: “Immediately notified by another racer who was following him, the organisation dispatched a medical helicopter which took care of the injured motorcyclist in a condition considered serious.
      “He was airlifted to Al-Duwadimi hospital.”
      After he had been resuscitated he was rushed to Al-Duwadimi hospital.
      Falcon’s Twintrail Racing Team revealed that he underwent emergency surgery that night.
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      The Spaniard is in a stable conditionCredit: Rex
      He fractured the C2 cervical vertebra and cerebral edema.
      Falcon is currently in a coma but his condition is said to be stable.
      A statement from Twin Trail Racing said: “Over the next few days Carles will be kept sedated to control the development of the edema he has suffered in his head.
      “Team-mate Isaac Feliu will not continue in the race and has moved along with the midfield team to be able to stand by his side. As soon as we have news, we will report on their condition and development.
      “From the team and family we appreciate all the messages of support received.
      “Team-mate Isaac Feliu has decided not to finish the race out of solidarity with Falcon.”
      Fans on social media have wished Falcon well.
      One posted: “Come on Carles! And encouragement to the whole team and above all the family!”
      A second wrote: “Good luck Carles.”
      A third commented: “Hope he recovers well and soon. A big hug and encouragement for everyone.”
      A fourth said: “Strength and encouragement to Carles, family and friends.”
      Another added: “Stay strong comrades!”
      The Spaniard was 76th after Saturday’s opening stage of the race before he suffered the crash in the second stage.
      Last year Carlos Sainz Sr was airlifted to hospital after crashing down a sand dune.
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      The Dakar Rally consists of terrain that is much tougher than what traditional rally drivers face.
      The majority of competitive sections see drivers take on dunes, mud, camel grass, and rocks as they cover up to 500 miles a day. More

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      Rising motorbike star Leydy Diaz, 24, dies in qualifying race crash on ‘dangerous’ bend where 3 riders were injured

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      A TALENTED young biker has died after a horror crash saw her lose control of her bike during a qualification race.Leydy Diaz Joya, 24, was pronounced dead after crashing during the second lap at Tocancipa Autodrome in Tocancipa, Colombia.
      The keen motorcyclist had been competing for a few yearsCredit: @lady_diaz98/CEN
      Leydy died doing what she lovedCredit: @lady_diaz98/CEN
      The fatal event on September 3 took place on a steep curve that also left two other bikers injured during qualifications for the presitigous Grand Prix Colombia.
      She fell and crashed as she attempted to ride up the narrow curve on the track, nicknamed “Curva Motor” and “El Curvon”.
      The president of the Colombian Motorcycle Federation, Carlos Andres Ramirez, said two other riders also fell at the dangerous curve but Leydy was most badly injured.
      He told local media: “Today’s race was running counterclockwise, and it was entering the bend that she went off.
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      “Actually, three riders went down. In qualifying, everyone is turning and trying to set the best time, and no one knows who is ahead or behind.
      The curve which claimed Leydy’s life was not the “most complex” on the track, the high speed she was riding at claimed her life.
      Paramedics did their best to revive her but the young woman could not be saved.
      Ramirez continued: “The impact was severe, all protocols were activated, on-site attention was provided, but unfortunately, due to the seriousness of the impact, she did not survive all the procedures.”
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      Authorities have promised to investigate the causes of the accident through technical analysis.
      The rest of the motorcycle event was cancelled due to the young athlete’s death.
      The event organisers said in a statement: “On this dark day for Colombian Motorsport, we pay tribute to the promising life and career of Leydy Diaz, which was cut short by the brutal accident.”
      Leydy was a mechanical engineer by profession and dedicated her life to sports.
      Before beginning motorcycling, she was a professional skater for 11 consecutive years and a cyclist for two years.
      This year, she represented her country at the Italika Racing Ibero-American Women’s Championship in Mexico City.
      In an earlier interview with local media, Leydy said: “Thank you for the opportunities, the experiences, and for those people who were part of a dream, the one I fought for a long time and managed to achieve.”
      Tributes have continued to pour in for the talented motorcyclist, and many fans have commented on her last Instagram post before her untimely death.
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      One said: “Strength to her family. She passed away doing what made her happiest.”
      Another shared a poem: “Every route, every bend, and every kilometre travelled, we remember lady bikes with the wind in our faces. Her biker spirit will always roll with us. ”
      Leydy was a fierce competitorCredit: @lady_diaz98/CEN
      She often posted pictures of her bikesCredit: @lady_diaz98/CEN
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      MotoGP champ’s girlfriend breaks down in tears and is consoled after boyfriend is run over by TWO rivals in horror crash

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      THE girlfriend of a MotoGP rider who was run over by two rivals was left in tears.Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia was leading the Catalan GP before being thrown from his bike.
      Domizia Castagnini was consoled by a member DucatiCredit: Twitter
      Francesco Bagnaia’s long-term girlfriend was in tearsCredit: Twitter
      Bagnaia was thrown from his bike at the Catalan GP
      The 26-year-old was inadvertently run over
      In frightening scenes, Bagnaia was then inadvertently run over by two of his rivals while lying on the track.
      The 26-year-old initially tried to get to his feet, before collapsing to the ground as medics rushed on to help him.
      As the scary scene unfolded, Bagnaia’s girlfriend Domizia Castagnini was in floods of tears.
      The fashion buyer and social media star was consoled by a member of Bagnaia’s team, Ducati.
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      Bagnaia and Domizia are claimed to have been together for around seven years.
      After initially receiving treatment on site, Bagnaia was taken to hospital.
      On Bagnaia’s condition, MotoGP Medical Director Dr. Angel Charte told DAZN: “Pecco has had severe polytrauma, a motorbike ran over him in the femoral and tibial area.
      “We have taken x-rays of this area and have detected a small injury that we don’t know if it is current or old.
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      “We need to do an urgent CAT scan and that is why we have sent him to the general hospital.
      “At cranial, thoracic and abdominal levels, he has been normal at all times. He was conscious and oriented.
      “The image we have seen is from conventional radiology, so it is difficult to be sure that there is no fracture. It is necessary to do a CAT scan.”
      Bagnaia yesterday shared a picture of himself from hospital, sat on a bed with a thumb up.
      He captioned it: “Today I can only say thanks.”
      The Moto GP star received plenty of nice comments.
      Fabio Quartararo wrote: “Forzaaaa.”
      And Luca Salvadori commented: “Now we have doubts that you have the bones of Adamantio like Wolverine!”
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      Moto GP themselves responded: “So glad to you’re relatively OK, Pecco! Get well soon, Champ!”
      Marc Marquez added prayer and bicep emojis.
      Bagnaia received treatment before being rushed to hospitalCredit: Getty
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      Gary Vines dead aged 33: Tributes pour in after motorbike racer dies after Manx Grand Prix crash

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      GARY VINES has died after crashing during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix.The rider from Colchester was involved in an accident at Ballagarey in Glen Vine while on his first lap of the opening session.
      Motorbike rider Gary Vines has died aged 33Credit: YouTube / Energy FM
      He passed away from his injuries after a crash while qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix.Credit: Alamy
      The session was paused while the crash was dealt with by emergency staff.
      The organisers announced Vines, 33, had died as a result of his injuries.
      A statement read: “It is with a heavy heart that the Manx Grand Prix can confirm the loss of Gary Vines, who succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident in the first qualifying session of the 2023 event.
      “Everyone involved in the organisation of the Manx Grand Prix would like to express their deepest sympathies to Gary’s family, his partner, his loved ones, and friends.
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      “Gary was also a skilled off-road rider, and had contested the notorious Red Bull Romaniacs hard enduro rallye.
      “Gary was a well-loved and respected member of the paddock and his peers will fondly remember a skilled and stylish racer with an impressive racing CV.
      “The loss of Gary will be felt deeply by all.”
      Vines made his debut at the Manx Gran Prix in 2015 and won the Newcomers B Race.
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      He then earned a podium finish in the 2018 Lightweight Race and also collected top ten finishes when it was the Classic TT.
      Tributes have poured in for the riderCredit: Alamy
      And news of Wines’ death spread fast as tributes were made to him on social media.
      One person tweeted: “RIP Gary Vines, an extremely talented two-stroke racer, former Newcomers B Manx GP race winner. Thoughts with his family and friends.”
      A second wrote: “Such sad news from #IOM #ManxGP. When you here of a red flag incident especially at a place like Ballagarey you hope for the best.
      “He was doing something he clearly loved Ride high.”
      Another said: “Such awful news from the Manx Grand Prix… Godspeed, Gary Vines.” More

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      Damon Rees dead at 28: Motorbike star passes away after losing battle with medical condition

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      NEW ZEALAND championship motorbike rider Damon Rees has passed away aged 28 after a sudden medical condition.His wife, Talia Rees, had earlier posted a update on his health as she described him “critical but stable” and hailed him as a “warrior” while stating he was “doing an incredible job at fighting this battle.”
      Motorbike racing star Damon Rees has passed away aged 28
      Now she has confirmed that he has passed away and says that he is “now my guardian angel”.
      Confirming the sad news in a post on social media, she wrote: “I am heartbroken. I love you Damon Rees – you are now my guardian angel.”
      Rees competed for two seasons in the National Superstock 1000 Championship after opting to leave New Zealand at the start of 2020.
      The ex-NZ Supersport champion finished eighth in his rookie season and earned his maiden podiums.
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      He then joined Ashcourt Racing alongside Northern Ireland British Supersport rider Lee Johnston to ride a BMW S1000RR the following campaign.Rees stayed with them during the next season but switched to the Supersport class on a Yamaha R6.
      The ace moved to the Carl Cox Motorsport with Uggly & Co by Binch Racing team on a Yamaha in the Supersport series for this season.
      A Binch Racing statement read: “It is with a very heavy heart that we confirm Damo passed away last night.
      “Despite putting up a fight and battling as hard as he could, he was just too poorly.
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      “Damo meant so much to us all at Binch Racing. We are all absolutely devastated.
      “His passion for motorcycle racing was there for all to see but Damo was more to us than just a racer, he was our friend.
      “His dedicated approach to everything he wanted to do, his infectious personality and his wicked sense of humour made his time with us truly unforgettable.
      “We wish to send our condolences, love and support to his amazing wife Talia, all the Rees family and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him back in his native New Zealand.”
      A British Superbike Championship statement read: ““Our thoughts are with the family, friends and team of Damon Rees this morning.
      “He was a popular rider within the paddock since joining the series and he will be sadly missed after losing his fight with an unexpected medical condition.”
      Rees finished 10th in the British Supersport Feature race at Knockhill in Scotland on June 18 after taking eighth in the Sprint encounter a day previously in his final race.
      He died after a ‘sudden medical condition’ as tributes poured in for himCredit: Rex More

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      Shocking moment motorbike splits in two in horror MotoGP crash as race is stopped

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      MOTOGP fans witnessed a SHOCKING crash on Friday afternoon as Marc Marquez hit the deck before splitting Johann Zarco’s bike in HALF.German GP practise had three minutes remaining in the session when it came to an abrupt halt.
      Marc Marquez lost control on a right-hand turn and collided with Johann Zarco

      Zarco’s bike was split in two by Marquez’s skidding vehicle
      Marquez flew onto the gravel but thankfully both drivers got back to their feet
      Marquez, 30, prepared to take a right-hand turn but lost balance and slid onto the tarmac.
      As he skidded off the circuit, his bike collided with Zarco, 32, – who was just in front of him.
      And a blind-sighted Zarco was shunted by the impact as his bike astonishingly broke into two pieces.
      Marquez was immediately back to his feet as he ran back towards the track to try and grab his second bike.
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      But a yellow flag quickly became a red flag as the session was brought to an end.
      Zarco took a little longer to get back to his feet, but after marshals came on to check his condition, he was able to stand up and walk off the circuit.
      Reacting to the crash, one social media user said: “😲 Incredible how they’re both walking after that!!!!”
      Another added: “Horrible. But glad [they are] up and walking.”
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      A third replied: “Fast-paced racing but safety should always come first🙏. Glad to see both up and about, hope to see them back in action soon!”
      And a fourth responded: “Bloody hell, that looked ugly. Glad both lads are OK.”
      Six-time MotoGP world champion Marquez has claimed just 15 points from the opening six races of the 2023 season.
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      Why daredevil riders still flock to Isle of Man TT despite ‘world’s deadliest race’ claiming lives of 267 motorcyclists

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      WITH another rider perishing at the Isle of Man TT, the age-old question is being asked once again.Why do so many motorcyclists risk their lives every year in what has been dubbed the deadliest race in the world?
      The Isle of Man TT is known as the world’s deadliest raceCredit: Pacemaker
      Raul Torras Martinez, 40, became the latest victim this weekCredit: Facebook
      The answer from many of the competitors is that the danger is what makes the annual test of nerves so thrilling.
      This week Spanish motorcyclist Raul Torras Martinez, 40, became the 267th person to lose their life on the notorious 37.73-mile track since the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy began in 1907.
      Raul was clocking average speeds of 125 mph as he did the final lap this week, having taken part in 21 races over the past six years.
      Even though the TT is a time-trial, which means competitors are racing against the clock rather than overtaking each other on tight bends, it is incredibly perilous.
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      TV presenter Guy Martin was lucky to escape a fireball crash in 2010Credit: Documentaires Auto/Moto
      He returned to racing despite fracturing his spine and bruising both lungsCredit: Alamy
      The main hazards are the trees, lamp posts, stone walls and steep banks on the edge of the 200 bends.
      The late motorcycle champ Barry Sheene called it “a suicide mission” and the track requires great skill to get around in one piece.
      Thousands apply, but only 60 solo competitors and 30 sidecar pairings get to take on the most dangerous race in motorsport.
      Dicing with death
      Peter Hickman, 36, who holds the lap record, says: “The danger is what makes it exciting.”
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      The two men tussling to have the record for the most Isle of Man TT wins know the risk of the sport.
      Former bricklayer John McGuinness, 51, who shares 23 wins with Michael Dunlop, said:  “During my first race in ’96, I lost my best mate in practice. A lad named Micky Lofthouse.
      “I wanted to go home, but I decided to do the race and see what it was like.”
      It’s an adrenaline rush like no other that kept tempting him back.
      John said: “You race through villages, woodland, over a mountain, big open areas, tight twisty bits, unbelievably fast bits. 
      “I’ve done extreme sports but I cannot find anything that comes even close.”
      Robert Dunlop in 2006 with sons Michael and WilliamCredit: Pacemaker Press
      Flowers are laid at the spot where Robert Dunlop was killed during a practice race in Northern Ireland in 2008Credit: PA:Press Association
      Dunlop, 34, who equalled John’s record this week, had even more reason to quit the sport.
      His dad Robert, legendary uncle Joey and brother William all died racing motorcycles – although none in the Isle of Man TT.
      I’ve done extreme sports but I cannot find anything that comes even closeJohn McGuinness
      Michael said: “Nobody in my mind would have went through what I’ve been through and come back to do this if they didn’t love motorbikes.
      “I personally love motorbikes, it’s been my life. I’ve had a fantastic lifestyle out of it.
      Four years prior to his death in 2018 aged 32, William told The Sun, “I don’t care if I die racing” because it will be over in “an instant”.
      Backlash over ban calls
      There have been calls for the Isle of Man TT to be banned.
      But that is unlikely because the island in the middle of the Irish Sea has its own independent-minded government.
      There are no speed limits for the population of 85,000 people and the event brings in close to an estimated £30 million a year.
      The spots for deadly accidents, not including the latest fatal smash this week
      Even the relatives of those riders who have died do not wish to see brakes put on the TT.
      Leanne Harper, whose partner Dan Kneen died instantly after colliding with a tree in 2018, said: “With the experiences he had and the euphoria he felt, that feeling of being on the edge, Dan lived way more than the average 30-year-old. 
      “They know the risks, but the passion and joy overcomes that. 
      “If he was to have the same experiences again, knowing the outcome, he would probably have still raced the TT.”
      Last year six riders did not make it off the island alive, which equalled the previous worst year for fatalities.
      Tragically, they included Roger Stockton, 56, and son Bradley Stockton, 21, from Crewe in Cheshire, who died when their motorcycle and sidecar hit a wall.
      Mark Purslow,  29, from Llanon in west Wales, died during qualifying.
      His sister Hana said: “He always said that if he was going to go, that was the way he was going to go.”
      Mark perished on the notorious Ballagarey corner – which is nicknamed Ballascarey.
      There is no place more dangerous than the TTGuy Martin
      TV presenter Guy Martin lost control of his bike there at 170mph in 2010, escaping the fireball that engulfed his vehicle.
      Despite fracturing his spine and bruising both lungs Guy went back the next year.
      He said in 2012: “The reason I ride a motorbike is because of the danger and there is no place more dangerous than the TT. I like pushing myself.
      “I don’t like routines, I like to be challenged and nothing beats the buzz of going round there.”
      Safety measures
      This year extra safety measures have been introduced in the hope that less families will be deprived of loved ones.
      It includes GPS monitoring and a digital red flag system, so officials can react quickly to any problems.
      There is also a huge emergency team on hand, for the inevitable crashes.
      Isle of Man TT medical chief Dr Gareth Davies said: “We have a system whereby there are trackside medics that will be at the rider’s side within a matter of seconds.
      “And then we have three different helicopters to support the racing, three response cars, and then about five or six different ambulances.”
      There’s no way they’re not thinking about what can go wrong or happenJohn McGuinness
      But there is always a huge risk when a rider travelling at 180 mph can hit a wall at any time.
      Even a veteran like McGuinness admits to feeling nervous before heading out to face the demon track.

      He said: “We cross each other’s paths and it’s like ‘how are you doing’ but I know they’ll all be s***ing themselves.
      “We just cover it up a bit more. There’s no way they’re not thinking about what can go wrong or happen.”
      Only 60 solo competitors and 30 sidecar pairings get to take on the most dangerous race in motorsportCredit: Alamy
      Riders have to navigate a treacherous mountain course More