Popular Melton rider dies during qualifying session at the Isle of Man TT

Tributes have been paid to a popular motorbike rider from Melton who has died after an incident during a qualifying session at the Isle of Man TT.

33-year-old Daniel Ingham from Melton Melton Mowbray was killed at Doran’s Bend on the Mountain Course, on the first lap of the third qualifying session.

Daniel Ingham. Photo: Isle of Man TT

Daniel made his Mountain Course debut in 2016 as a competitor in the Manx Grand Prix before graduating to the Isle of Man TT Races. He had achieved a number of podium finishes during his 10 years’ experience of competing – most notably achieving a 1st place in the 2024 Senior Manx Grand Prix.

In a statement issued this afternoon (Thursday) a spokesperson for the race said: "The Isle of Man TT Races pass on their deepest sympathy to his wife, Helayna, and his son Joey and daughter Phoebe, as well as his family and friends."