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Statement of behlaf of the ACU - Monday - Malcolm - 04-06-2018
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ACU Events Ltd regrets to confirm that Adam Lyon, 26, from Helensburgh in Scotland was killed in an incident during the Supersport 1 Race today at the Isle of Man TT Races.
The accident occurred at Casey’s, just after the 28th mile of the course, on the 3rd lap of the race.
Adam was a newcomer to the TT this year.
He qualified in 24th place for today’s race with a fastest lap of 122.261 which he improved to 122.636mph on the opening lap of today’s race.
His fastest lap of the TT course – 123.443 - was in Friday’s Superbike qualifying session.
Adam lapped at 122.499 as a newcomer at the Ulster Grand Prix in 2017, finishing 11thin the second Supersport race.
He finished sixth in the 2010 Pirelli National Superstock 600 Championship with podiums at Croft and Silverstone.
ACU Events Ltd wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to Adam’s family and friends.
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On behalf of all from TTwebsite.com I take the opportunity to extend our sincerest condolences to all family and friends of Adam at this terribly sad time.
Malcolm
RE: Statement of behlaf of the ACU - Monday - Chrisp955 - 04-06-2018
RIP Adam. I had the pleasure of meeting him at Rhencullen a few years ago when he come over to watch. He sat with a rew of us told us of his plans to race hear. He come across as a lovely lad. Such a shame. Our Thoughts go to his famly.
RE: Statement of behlaf of the ACU - Monday - Alfie Noakes - 04-06-2018
Thoughts for/with his family and crew .. best rgds. RIP