'Think of Dan and smile' says dad

Heartfelt tribute from Kneen family

Dan Kneen's dad says 'the show will go on' following his son's death.

In a statement, Richard Kneen paid tribute to a 30-year-old who 'lived for his racing'.

The Onchan rider was killed in an incident at Churchtown early on in last night's practice session.

He leaves behind a father, mother and brother Ryan, and partner Leanne.

Richard has this morning given his backing to Team Tyco BMW, adding 'Dan would want us to be strong... and to crack on'.

He concludes by sending his best wishes to all competitors, marshals and medics, as well as rider Steve Mercer who was injured during last night's session.

Read Richard's statement in full below:

Hello every one thank you For your support at this sad time dan lived for his racing and wild horses wouldn’t of torn him away from it I was happy for him he’s was in his element and loving it my thoughts are for Leanne and my other son Ryan and are whole family dan would want us to be strong and for the Tyco texam to crack on they have my full backing lets think of the happy times with dan and smile when you think of him thanks to the marshalls and medics and every one involved thinking of Steve mercer as well Best wishes for all the other tt competitors the tt show will go on RIP my son Daniel Richard Kneen from DAD