Gavin Hunt pulls out of TT 2014

Wednesday, 28 May 2014 at 00:00

Local racer Gavin Hunt has opted to pull out of this years TT following a incident involving his father.

Well known Marshal Paul Hunt, otherwise known as 'Big H' was seriously injured after coming off his bike at the 33rd Milestone.

He is currently receiving treatment at Walton Hospital in Liverpool.

Gavin said as much as he'd love to compete he needs to give his dad all of his focus currently.

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