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Paul Shoesmith inquest: TT racer decapitated after tyre burst, court told Paul Shoesmith inquest: TT racer decapitated after tyre burst, court told
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An experienced racer was decapitated after his front tyre burst and caused a high-speed crash during practice for the TT races, an inquest has heard. A motorbike racer was decapitated when his front tyre burst and caused a high-speed crash during practice for the TT races, an inquest has heard.
Paul Shoesmith, from Poynton, Cheshire, died from multiple injuries after the crash on Sulby Straight on 4 June 2016.Paul Shoesmith, from Poynton, Cheshire, died from multiple injuries after the crash on Sulby Straight on 4 June 2016.
The inquest heard a "catastrophic" and "unforeseen" tyre failure led the 50-year-old to lose control of his machine at more than 160mph (257km/h).The inquest heard a "catastrophic" and "unforeseen" tyre failure led the 50-year-old to lose control of his machine at more than 160mph (257km/h).
Coroner John Needham recorded a verdict of misadventure at Douglas courthouse.Coroner John Needham recorded a verdict of misadventure at Douglas courthouse.
Riding a different bike, Mr Shoesmith had set his fastest-ever lap of the TT course and finished 29th in the Superbike race on the morning before the crash.Riding a different bike, Mr Shoesmith had set his fastest-ever lap of the TT course and finished 29th in the Superbike race on the morning before the crash.
'Ultimately responsible''Ultimately responsible'
Joseph Bevans, a race marshal, said the 50-year-old would have been travelling at between 160 and 190mph through what is one of the fastest parts of the Mountain Course when his tyre burst.Joseph Bevans, a race marshal, said the 50-year-old would have been travelling at between 160 and 190mph through what is one of the fastest parts of the Mountain Course when his tyre burst.
Mr Bevans said he saw the front tyre lift up about 12ins (30cm) after Mr Shoesmith rode through a depression and exploding when it came back into contact with the road.Mr Bevans said he saw the front tyre lift up about 12ins (30cm) after Mr Shoesmith rode through a depression and exploding when it came back into contact with the road.
The coroner said after the tyre failure, the crash was "inevitable."The coroner said after the tyre failure, the crash was "inevitable."
Two witnesses described how the racer became parted from his motorbike and hit a kerb and a tree. Two witnesses described how the experienced racer became parted from his motorbike and hit a kerb and a tree.
Recording his verdict, Mr Needham said the bike had passed race control ahead of the solo practice session and Mr Shoesmith had been "ultimately responsible" for the selection of the tyre.Recording his verdict, Mr Needham said the bike had passed race control ahead of the solo practice session and Mr Shoesmith had been "ultimately responsible" for the selection of the tyre.
The father-of-four was a very experienced TT competitor, having made his debut at the event in 2005. The father of four made his TT debut at the event in 2005.
He achieved his best result of 15th in both the Superbike and Senior races held in 2011.He achieved his best result of 15th in both the Superbike and Senior races held in 2011.
The coroner said he had died "pursuing his dream".The coroner said he had died "pursuing his dream".