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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Isle of Man TT rider in terrifying ‘140mph slap' crash and left battered and bruised after he is airlifted to hospital
He previously broke his back, neck, ribs and suffered a punctured lung 'Battered and bruised' Isle of Man TT rider in terrifying '140mph slap' crash and left battered and bruised after he is airlifted to hospital Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE fastest rider to ever lap the Isle of Man TT course was airlifted to hospital after crashing at 140mph during practice. Peter Hickman came off the road just 10 minutes into qualifying on Friday evening after falling at the famed Kerrowmoar section. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Peter Hickman was in a terrifying '140mph slap' crash on Friday 4 Hours before his crash, Hickman posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifying 4 The 38-year-old is currently wearing arm brace and left hospital in a temporary wheelchair after being discharged Hickman has paid tribute to the emergency staff and TT marshals who came to his aid, having been jetted to Noble's Hospital. The 8Ten Racing rider and co-owner spent two nights in intensive care after suffering chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries. The 38-year-old has two black eyes, is currently wearing an arm brace and left hospital in a temporary wheelchair after being discharged. Hickman broke his silence writing to fans: 'Well this isn't quite how I'd planned my TT to go. READ MORE SPORT NEWS PAIN IN SPAIN Lando Norris' girlfriend looks concerned watching on at Spanish Grand Prix 'Had a bit of a get off Friday night… nothing quite like a 140mph slap against the Manx countryside. Battered and bruised, but we'll be back. 'Very fortunate to be looked after by SUOMY Helmets, Weise Motorcycle Clothing, Five Advanced Gloves and Frey Daytona, the best in the business. 'And a massive thanks to the amazing IOM TT Marshals, the TT medical team, and staff at Noble's Hospital.' The session, the third of the day which got under way at 6:30pm, was red flagged at 6:40pm before any riders had completed a lap. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The 14-time race winner will not participate in the remainder of the TT after his terrifying accident. Hickman was expected to be among the frontrunners, alongside Michael Dunlop and Davey Todd, challenging for race wins this week. Inside Taycan Turbo GT Porsche that can hit 200mph as SunSport's Isabelle Barker is taken for a spin by Formula E safety car driver In 2023, Hickman set a course pace record of 136.358mph that still stands. Hours before his crash, he posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifying. Hickman entered this year's TT in a new-look team alongside Todd. They set up 8TEN Racing together for this year's road racing commitments. But only Todd, who won the Superbike race on Monday, will continue with the TT, with Hickman's focus now on recovery. Hickman actually crashed in the same section last year, with the Kerrormoar corner immediately following Ginger Hall. In 2015, the dare devil broke his back, neck, two ribs and suffered a punctured lung only to want to climb back on his bike the following day.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Isle of TT rider in terrifying ‘140mph slap' crash and left battered and bruised after he is airlifted to hospital
He previously broke his back, neck, ribs and suffered a punctured lung 'Very fortunate' Isle of TT rider in terrifying '140mph slap' crash and left battered and bruised after he is airlifted to hospital Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE fastest rider to ever lap the Isle of Man TT course was airlifted to hospital after crashing at 140mph during practice. Peter Hickman came off the road just 10 minutes into qualifying on Friday evening after falling at the famed Kerrowmoar section. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Peter Hickman was in a terrifying '140mph slap' crash on Friday 4 Hours before his crash, Hickman posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifying 4 The 38-year-old is currently wearing arm brace and left hospital in a temporary wheelchair after being discharged Hickman has paid tribute to the emergency staff and TT marshals who came to his aid, having been jetted to Noble's Hospital. The 8Ten Racing rider and co-owner spent two nights in intensive care after suffering chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries. The 38-year-old has two black eyes, is currently wearing an arm brace and left hospital in a temporary wheelchair after being discharged. Hickman broke his silence writing to fans: 'Well this isn't quite how I'd planned my TT to go. READ MORE SPORT NEWS PAIN IN SPAIN Lando Norris' girlfriend looks concerned watching on at Spanish Grand Prix 'Had a bit of a get off Friday night… nothing quite like a 140mph slap against the Manx countryside. Battered and bruised, but we'll be back. 'Very fortunate to be looked after by SUOMY Helmets, Weise Motorcycle Clothing, Five Advanced Gloves and Frey Daytona, the best in the business. 'And a massive thanks to the amazing IOM TT Marshals, the TT medical team, and staff at Noble's Hospital.' The session, the third of the day which got under way at 6:30pm, was red flagged at 6:40pm before any riders had completed a lap. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The 14-time race winner will not participate in the remainder of the TT after his terrifying accident. Hickman was expected to be among the frontrunners, alongside Michael Dunlop and Davey Todd, challenging for race wins this week. Inside Taycan Turbo GT Porsche that can hit 200mph as SunSport's Isabelle Barker is taken for a spin by Formula E safety car driver In 2023, Hickman set a course pace record of 136.358mph that still stands. Hours before his crash, he posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifying. Hickman entered this year's TT in a new-look team alongside Todd. They set up 8TEN Racing together for this year's road racing commitments. But only Todd, who won the Superbike race on Monday, will continue with the TT, with Hickman's focus now on recovery. Hickman actually crashed in the same section last year, with the Kerrormoar corner immediately following Ginger Hall. In 2015, the dare devil broke his back, neck, two ribs and suffered a punctured lung only to want to climb back on his bike the following day.
The Sun
a day ago
- General
- The Sun
Isle of TT rider in terrifying ‘140mph slap' crash and left battered and bruised after he is airlifted to hospital
THE fastest rider to ever lap the Isle of Man TT course was airlifted to hospital after crashing at 140mph during practice. Peter Hickman came off the road just 10 minutes into qualifying on Friday evening after falling at the famed Kerrowmoar section. 4 4 4 Hickman has paid tribute to the emergency staff and TT marshals who came to his aid, having been jetted to Noble's Hospital. The 8Ten Racing rider and co-owner spent two nights in intensive care after suffering chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries. The 38-year-old has two black eyes, is currently wearing an arm brace and left hospital in a temporary wheelchair after being discharged. Hickman broke his silence writing to fans: 'Well this isn't quite how I'd planned my TT to go. 'Had a bit of a get off Friday night… nothing quite like a 140mph slap against the Manx countryside. Battered and bruised, but we'll be back. 'Very fortunate to be looked after by SUOMY Helmets, Weise Motorcycle Clothing, Five Advanced Gloves and Frey Daytona, the best in the business. 'And a massive thanks to the amazing IOM TT Marshals, the TT medical team, and staff at Noble's Hospital.' The session, the third of the day which got under way at 6:30pm, was red flagged at 6:40pm before any riders had completed a lap. The 14-time race winner will not participate in the remainder of the TT after his terrifying accident. Hickman was expected to be among the frontrunners, alongside Michael Dunlop and Davey Todd, challenging for race wins this week. In 2023, Hickman set a course pace record of 136.358mph that still stands. Hours before his crash, he posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifying. Hickman entered this year's TT in a new-look team alongside Todd. They set up 8TEN Racing together for this year's road racing commitments. But only Todd, who won the Superbike race on Monday, will continue with the TT, with Hickman's focus now on recovery. Hickman actually crashed in the same section last year, with the Kerrormoar corner immediately following Ginger Hall. In 2015, the dare devil broke his back, neck, two ribs and suffered a punctured lung only to want to climb back on his bike the following day. 4
Telegraph
4 days ago
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- Telegraph
Peter Hickman taken to hospital after Isle of Man TT crash
Peter Hickman, the fastest rider to ever lap the Isle of Man TT course, is 'conscious and stable' after a crash during Friday qualifying. The 14-time TT winner crashed just 10 minutes into qualifying on Friday evening after suffering an off at Kerrowmoar, having set off second on the road behind pace-setter Dean Harrison. The session, the third of the day which got under way at 6:30pm, was red flagged at 6:40pm before any riders had completed a lap. The 8Ten Racing rider and team co-owner was transferred by Airmed to Noble's Hospital, with a statement issued around an hour after the accident confirming he was alert and in a stable condition. In a statement, race organisers said: 'Peter Hickman, bike number 10, came off at Kerrowmoar during lap one of the third qualifying session of TT 2025. 'He is currently reported as conscious and stable, and has been taken to Noble's Hospital by Airmed for further assessment.' Hickman was lucky to escape serious injury during last year's Senior TT when he came off his BMW at Ginger Hall, having set a time up to that point that put him on lap-record pace to break his own record of 136.358mph that stands from the 2023 event. The 38-year-old was expected to challenge for race wins across the forthcoming week alongside team-mate Davey Todd, despite the pair only setting up their new team in February this year after the collapse of FBO Racing. Todd set the pace earlier in the day with the fastest lap time on his BMW M1000 superbike machine, despite uncertainty over whether he will race that bike or the more reliable superstock bike in Sunday's opening TT race. Despite riders returning to the paddock, any further action was prevented as rain hit the island, meaning the evening session was cancelled by clerk of the course Gary Thompson. Saturday's schedule has already been altered to delay both opening races of the Supersport and Sidecar TTs after a weather-impacted practice week, allowing riders an additional day of practice before racing commences on Sunday. Honda Racing's Harrison retains the fastest lap of the week so far, setting a lap speed of 133.096mph during the opening timed session of the week on Wednesday that is yet to be beaten.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Michael Dunlop outlines his North West 200 hopes after Thursday's double success
Michael Dunlop is determined to keep his head down and keep going as he looks to make it a North West 200 to remember. The local hero sent the fans home happy on Thursday night winning two of the three races, his first-ever double on his home track. It was Dunlop's first victories on the Triangle road circuit since 2016 and he is hoping to add to them despite still feeling the effects of a spill in qualifying with another six races in the offing on Saturday. READ MORE: British Superbike champion Kyle Ryde makes stance clear on North West 200 READ MORE: North West 200 road closures for 2025 event "It's nice to win back in Northern Ireland again, especially at international level," said the Ballymoney man. "We were struggling a bit at the start of the week but the boys did a fantastic job, and we got the job done. "I was sore the first couple of laps and I was saying to myself 'do I need to be here' but I said to myself to keep going. "It was about getting into the right place at the right time because I've been mugged here before, I needed to get my finger out. "The slipstream is beautiful around here and I stuck a couple of sectors in to get a push on. "When you're up against the short circuit guys who are fast as anything, sometimes it's hard, but I always knew I could ride well here...I've always had it in me. "The local fans are fantastic. I really enjoyed it. Hopefully I can keep my head down and keep going." After coming out on top in the Supersport and Superstock classes Dunlop would love to take the honours in one of the Superbike races. He finished fourth as Davey Todd took top spot on the podium in Thursday night's offering. Dunlop revealed they had a slight issue with the BMW but they are hoping to get it sorted in time for today's racing. "We've an issue with the Superbike off the turn but hopefully we can get speaking to someone at BMW to get it rectified," he added. It looks like being a real battle across the classes on Saturday with it being too close to call as to who will come out on top. Todd will be hoping he can top the podium once again after picking up his first Superbike win with the newly formed 8Ten Racing team with teammate Peter Hickman coming in third. 'A Superbike win is the one that's been eluding me for quite a while so to finally get it done is really special, especially with Pete on the podium as well," said Todd 'The team's been set up in the space of about eight weeks so a massive shout out to all the boys and the sponsors for making it happen and they've pulled it out of the bag. A first and third is a good way to start." Roads are set to close around the circuit at 9am on Saturday with the first race due to get underway at 10am. Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox
