Second rider dies in Manx Grand Prix qualifying

British motorbike racer Sam Naughton, 37, died in a crash at Doran's Bend during Wednesday afternoon's qualifying session for the Manx Grand Prix. He is the second rider killed during qualifying this week, following another fatality in the same session a day earlier.

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British racer second to die in qualifying for Manx Grand Prix

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The 37-year-old dies in a crash at Doran's Bend during Wednesday afternoon's session.

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Sky Published 20 August 2026

British racer second to die in qualifying for Manx Grand Prix

Daily Mail Published 20 August 2026

British motorbike racer Sam Naughton, 37, dies in horror Manx Grand Prix qualifying crash - just one day after fellow rider was killed in fatal session

BBC Published 19 August 2026

Second rider killed in Manx Grand Prix qualifying

The 37-year-old dies in a crash at Doran's Bend during Wednesday afternoon's session.

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