Tributes paid to 'highly experienced' TT racer

Davy Morgan was killed in the first Supersport race

Tributes are being paid to TT racer Davy Morgan who was killed yesterday on the day he made his 80th TT start.

The 52-year-old from Northern Ireland died following an incident at the 27th Milestone on the final lap of the first Supersport race.

TT organisers have described the Saintfield man as ‘highly experienced’ and have passed on their deepest sympathy to his partner, his family, loved ones and friends.

Newcomer Glenn Irwin said Davy was a 'true gentleman’ who went out of his way on his first night on track to help him.

The news of Davy had filtered through the paddock before our race. A true gentleman who went out of his way on my first night on track to help me out. Davy was a stalwart of Irish road racing with a proper bubbly character. You will be missed mate. x pic.twitter.com/UkkHNCmPGK

— Glenn Irwin (@GIrwinRacing) June 6, 2022

Twenty-three-year-old Manx rider Nathan Harrison described Davy as 'a TT icon with his distinctive pink helmet' adding he was 'such a nice man'.

P11 in the tonights Superstock race, faster lap again @ 127.55mph and my first TT Silver replica! My first TT is going from strength to strength. The most important thing this evening, is Davy Morgan & his family. Davy was a TT icon growing up with his distinctive pink helmet 1/2 pic.twitter.com/QhUNFDvLWM

— Nathan Harrison (@Nathanharrisony) June 6, 2022

The Manx Motor Cycle Club has also paid tribute to Davy who it’s described as ‘one of their most popular competitors of recent times’.

Davy started his Mountain Course career in 2000 at the Manx Grand Prix and also rode in the Classic MGP races and more recently in the Classic TT.

A statement released by the club said: “As an enthusiastic supporter of the Manx, Davy was very keen to give back to the sport he loved so much and help bring Newcomers to the event.

“Every winter he attended the Newcomers Weekend supported by the Mike Hailwood Foundation and passed on invaluable advice prior to the riders embarking on their first trip down Bray Hill.”