Karl Harris dies in the Isle of Man TT today

SgtGoldy

Karl Harris was truly one of the Greats. This world just became a little less awesome when he left...

" Karl Harris has died as a result of injuries sustained in a spill during Tuesday's Superstock race at the Isle of Man TT.

The incident happened on the Mountain Course on the second lap of the race at Joey's.

A statement released by the event organizers on Tuesday evening said: “ACU Events Ltd regrets to announce that Karl Harris, 34, from Sheffield was killed during the Superstock race at the Isle of Man TT races today following an incident at Joey's on the second lap of the race.

“Harris, a professional Motorbike racer, made his TT races debut in 2012. He was a triple British Supersport Champion and British Superbike podium finisher.

“Harris appeared on the racing scene as a teenager in the 1990s, when he rode for Team Great Britain in the Superteen Championship. From there, Harris went on to win the 1999 European Superstock 1000cc Championship before spending a season in the World Supersport Championship.

“He was best known for his British Championship career. He was the dominant force in the British Supersport Championship in the early 2000s before becoming a prominent front-runner in the Superbike class for the factory Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha teams.

“Harris won three British Supersport Championships between 2001 and 2004, the first for Crescent Suzuki and the remaining two for Honda Racing, before progressing full time to the premier Superbike category in 2005. His best season came in 2006 when he finished in fifth place overall recording six podiums. In total, Harris notched up 12 BSB podiums.

“The ACU wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to Karl's family and friends.”

Gary Thompson, TT Clerk of the Course, expressed his sadness at the news.

“Karl was one of the great characters in the race paddock. His infectious enthusiasm and sense of humour lit up many race meetings. He was a hugely talented racer and will be sorely missed.”

The Coroner of Inquests has been informed and an investigation into the circumstances of the accident is underway.

Everyone at Crash.net would like to express our condolences to Karl's family and friends. "


For anyone that doesn't know what the Isle of Man TT is:

Isle of Man TT averages 2 deaths a year... 6 were killed in 2011 alone.

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ZeeingAround

Sad. What a race!

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Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

GaleForce

Very unfortunate.

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Limeybastard

RIP, one of the most dangerous tracks in the world.

6MT

At least he died doing what he loved! RIP!

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Andrew

2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold
2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

///PureSwank

Did he have a family?

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SgtGoldy

A quick google shows he's married. No kids that I could see.


Poor girl

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///PureSwank

All I can say is rest in peace. This hobby flirts with death. I couldn't put my wife through this.

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SgtGoldy

Not even just the hobby of motorbike racing. Also this race. An average of two riders die in the Isle of Man TT every year. That's a little too high... But these guys also know what they're getting into. I just have no idea where they put their gigantic balls when they hop on their bikes...

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