The return of the event for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began had already been affected by the death of lone driver Mark Purslow after an accident last week in training and Sidecar passenger Olivier Work on the Sidecar race canceled on Sunday.
Monday’s three-lap Supersport race was marked with the red flag on the final lap after most of the leaders had already finished by accident in section 27 of the Milestone of the course.
This seriousness of the accident forced the Superstock race to be postponed until 6.35pm on Monday evening.
Organizers have now confirmed that Northern Irish runner Morgan, 52, a TT veteran who made his 80th start on Monday, died in the crash.
“It’s heartbreaking that the Isle of Man TT races can confirm that 52-year-old Davy Morgan of Saintfield, Northern Ireland, died in an incident on the third and final lap. the first supercar race of 2022. TT races on the Isle of Man.
“The accident occurred at Milestone 27 of the mountain section of the route.
“Davy was a very experienced TT competitor, who had competed every TT since his debut in the 2002 Production 600 race, and today’s Supersport race was his 80th start in TT.
“Davy’s career in the TT included a seventh place finish in the 2006 senior TT and a 5th place, the best of his career, in the 2008 lightweight TT.
“Davy had recorded 49 finals that included 25 results in the top twenty, and his previous performances had earned him 14 silver and 30 bronze.
“His best lap at the TT Mountain Course was at an average speed of 125,134 mph which he set at the 2010 TT Senior.
“The Isle of Man TT races convey their deepest condolences to Davy’s partner, Trudy, her family, loved ones and friends.”
Sidecar driver Cesar Chanel is still in hospital in critical condition after the accident that killed Lavorel on Saturday.
Monday’s Supersport and Superstock races were won by Michael Dunlop and Peter Hickman, while the first rescheduled Sidecar outing was claimed by Ben and Tom Birchall.
The races are set to continue on Wednesday with the second Supersport race and the Supertwins race.
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