Tributes paid to racing legend

Tributes are being paid to an Onchan roadracer who died this week.

Don Padgett competed in both the Southern 100 and Manx Grand Prix and was a well-known figure throughout motorsport.

Among those who sent their condolences to Mr Padgett's family are the Southern 100 Club and TV commentator Keith Huewen.

John McGuinness also took to Twitter to send his best wishes.

Uncle Don, great guy, he will be sadly missed around the world, Padgett family ❤️ https://t.co/StzaUpRpmT

— John McGuinness (@jm130tt) November 14, 2017

There's no family I can think of that has done more for British racing and racers than Padgett's ❤️ Very sad to hear of the passing of Don ? Heartfelt condolences to family ? RIP Don

— Keith Huewen (@KeithHuewen) November 14, 2017