Racers pay tribute to rising TT star

Monday, 13 August 2012 01:00

Tributes have been pouring in for a rising TT star who lost his life last week in the Dundrod Superbike race.

24 year old Lee Vernon died following the injuries he suffered in the high speed crash.

He made his TT debut in 2011 riding a 675cc Triumph finishing in the top 40 of both Supersport races, he again recorded a solid set of results in June finishing 33rd in the Supertwin event.

Racers including Ryan Farquhar and Conor Cummins have taken to their twitter feeds to pay tribute and offer their condolences to the Vernon family.

More from Isle of Man News

DfE welcomes approval of Villiers Square planning application

The Department for Enterprise has welcomed the unanimous support of the redevelopment of Villiers Square in Douglas.
Man to appear in court for £13m airline fraud allegations next week

A man accused of a £13 million airline fraud will stand trial later next week.
Over 80 residents turn out for Poyll Dooey demo

A Ramsey commissioner who organised a demonstration against a housing development said over 80 people turned out.
Chief Minister to face question tomorrow on flights to Belfast

Flights to Belfast are up for discussion in the House of Keys this week.
Teenager who threw cocaine away in front of Police appears in court

A teenager desperately threw away a wrap of cocaine as police approached in a Douglas car park.
Manx dancing guide now available online four decades on

A Manx folk dance guide is now available online over 40 years after it was first published.
Flights in doubt after Liverpool power failure

It's not yet known whether any flights to the Island will be affected after problems at Liverpool Airport.
Police car checks spot 15 defects

Police say they've issued 15 defect notices this morning, after stopping 25 vehicles.