Hodson dies after Dundrod 150 crash

Friday, 11 August 2017 07:20

Wigan rider was the reigning MGP Supertwins champion

The reigning Manx Grand Prix Supertwins champion has been killed in a crash in Northern Ireland.

Jamie Hodson, who also gained a top-10 finish in this year’s TT Lightweight race, died at the Dundrod 150 National race at the Ulster Grand Prix yesterday (Thursday).

The 35 year-old from Wigan was involved in an incident at the 'Joey's Windmill' section of the circuit.

His brother Rob Hodson was involved in the incident, but was not seriously injured.

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Hodson dies after Dundrod 150 crash

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