RIP Niel Kent

[fr499y 0]

RIP neil kent


Neil Kent died after a crash at Greeba Bridge while racing on a 250cc Yamaha in the junior session.

Race organisers said he was an experienced competitor who had been racing in the event since 1986.

Bill Bennett, chairman of the Manx Mortorcycle Club, said Mr Kent, who won the lightweight race in last year's Grand Prix, would be sorely missed.

He added: "Neil was a hugely popular competitor at the Manx Grand Prix and his victory after almost 25 years of racing in the meeting was well deserved.

"He was also a hugely appropriate choice for last year's John Goodall Spirit of the Manx award."

[gravelrash 0]

Sad news indeed,deepest respects to his family and all those who knew him.

[lee1 1]

r.i.p

[smilinjack 0]

I was watching the bikes leave the pits to go down Bray Hill yesterday (had a job on the island.) Until you've seen these guys in the flesh as it were you can't appreciate what balls they have. Sad news but certainly no shock. RIP

[tubthumper 0]

Such a shame. Would love to have the talent those guys have. RIP

[Stue11 0]

@smilinjack wrote:

I was watching the bikes leave the pits to go down Bray Hill yesterday (had a job on the island.) Until you've seen these guys in the flesh as it were you can't appreciate what balls they have. Sad news but certainly no shock. RIP

for sure mate R.I.P fella.

[darkember 0]

Sad day. He died doing what he loved. RIP

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

very sad, R.I.P.

[smilinjack 0]

Not a great pic but it does in some small way capture the Isle of Man ethos. This guy's just left pits and I'd say is now past 90mph. Took it from a footbridge I had to use to get to the mininmart how mad is this to have your car parked on your drive, the air reeking of Castrol R, and these guys barreling by? As has been said, at least he went out doing what he loved.

[sweban 0]

R.I.P.

[trebor4460 0]

sad, R.I.P.