Investigations are continuing today following the death of a rider in last night’s IMGold Manx Grand Prix qualifying session.
39-year-old Stephen McIlvenna, who was from Randalstown in Northern Ireland, was killed in an incident on the Mountain Mile.
He was an experienced racer having first competed in the Manx Grand Prix in 2005 – winning the Junior in 2009.
He had also competed at the TT in 2010.
The Coroner of Inquests has been informed – the Manx Motor Cycle Club has passed on its condolences to Stephen’s family and friends.
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