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Manx Grand Prix racer Tim Moorhead killed in qualifying session | Manx Grand Prix racer Tim Moorhead killed in qualifying session |
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A motorcyclist has been killed during a qualifying session for the Manx Grand Prix. | A motorcyclist has been killed during a qualifying session for the Manx Grand Prix. |
Tim Moorhead, 50, died following a crash just before the Black Hut, on the Mountain section of the course at about 20:05 BST on Friday. | Tim Moorhead, 50, died following a crash just before the Black Hut, on the Mountain section of the course at about 20:05 BST on Friday. |
Mr Moorhead, from Whitstable, Kent, made his Manx Grand Prix debut in 2012. | Mr Moorhead, from Whitstable, Kent, made his Manx Grand Prix debut in 2012. |
The Manx Motor Cycle Club passed on its condolences to his family and friends. An investigation is under way into the circumstances of the crash. | The Manx Motor Cycle Club passed on its condolences to his family and friends. An investigation is under way into the circumstances of the crash. |
A University of Kent spokesman confirmed Mr Moorhead was an associate lecturer at Kent Law School. | |
The Coroner of Inquests in the Isle of Man has been informed. |
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