Veteran Manx Grand Prix racer Ian Bainbridge passed away as a result of an accident that occurred in the second qualifying round for the 2023 competition
The Racer passed away on August 22nd
Who is racer Ian Bainbridge as he dies in Manx Grand Prix 2023 accident, bio, age, family, cause of death, obituary
Bainbridge is the second driver to pass away while taking part in the event in the last three days, following the death of fellow rider Gary Vines, 33, on Sunday. The incident occurred as he was leaving Kirk Michael village on his first practice lap. Bainbridge wrecked yesterday around 7:30 p.m. while he was on his first lap in the second qualifying session. The session earned a red flag before being terminated.
Mr. Bainbridge, 69, of Barnard Castle, was a frequent competitor on the mountain course. Since his debut in the Manx GP in 2005, he had missed just two races. He finished seventh in the 2010 Classic Senior Manx Grand Prix, which was his best finish at the competition.
Official statement
In a statement, the Manx Grand Prix organizers said: “We would like to express our deepest condolences to Ian’s wife, his two kids, his loved ones, and friends.
Since his dรฉbut in 2005, Ian had participated frequently in the Manx Grand Prix, missing just two races. The prominent racer had raced his Manx Norton around the UK, in the Pre TT vintage at the Southern 100, and in the Bob McIntyre Memorial Races at East Fortune for many years. He was a stalwart of the vintage racing circuit.
The racer was also an enthusiastic promoter of grassroots racing, actively participating in the North East Motorcycle Racing Club and assisting new racers in obtaining their license. “A racer for over 30 years who was supported by a close network of family and friends, Ian will be sorely missed.”
STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE MANX GRAND PRIX
The Manx Grand Prix Races is deeply saddened by the passing of Ian Bainbridge, who lost his life in an accident in Tuesday eveningโs qualifying session. pic.twitter.com/khouXweEZ9
— Manx Grand Prix (@ManxGrandPrix) August 23, 2023
Social internet is flooded with tributes
Following the incident, the 37.75-mile (60-kilometer) stretch of the course that runs between Kirk Michael’s Douglas Road Corner and Orrisdale North was closed for almost three hours. On Twitter, tributes to Bainbridge poured in as other riders expressed their appreciation for the biker.
His family and friends inside and beyond the paddock have our sincerest condolences from everyone at Visordown.