Racer Killed at Isle of Man TT

[VoodooBoss]

This is sad. There have been a lot of deaths there the past couple of years. This is one of the coolest motorcycle races on the planet but you have to wonder how long before someone moves to shut it down.

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/06/04/franck-petricola-killed-isle-of-man-qualifying/

The 2015 Isle of Man TT has sadly claimed its first fatality of the new season. French rider Franck Petricola died during qualifying on June 3 at around 7:45 PM local time after crashing at a point of the course called Sulby Crossroads. He was 32 years old.

This was Petricola's first running in the Isle of Man TT, but he was a veteran motorcycle racer. He had intended to make his debut on the island course last year, but an injury while racing prevented him from competing. According to a statement from the event organizers, "The Coroner of Inquests has been informed and an investigation into the circumstances of the accident is underway."

The Isle of Man TT course is quite possibly the most dangerous racing venue in the world. The race course claimed the lives of five riders last year.

Our condolences go out to Petricola's friends and family.

 

[Flyboygsxr]

Re: Racer Killed at Ilse of Man TT

RIP brother…my heart goes out to his family.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

That sucks. Someone dies there every year. But it's a voluntary event, and the danger is known.

 

[302 Hi Pro]

Some years a the IOM TT are particularly deadly, 5, 6 and 7 racers have died in the same year. So far over the years, around 250 racers have died during this event.

These Racers are brave souls.

RIP

 

[TMSBOSS]

Brave souls!!

After one event over 125MPH I bought a roll bar and HANS.

Survival gene kicking in.

I always hate to see young men die too early. I've seen enough.

 

[blacksheep-1]

They run karts there as well on a shorter course, they carry much more speed in the corners than anything else.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rkX-cQ6kZ0