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Fatal crash prompts sidecar suspension at 2026 TT

5/29/2026

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Summary

Ingham Fatal Crash

Daniel Ingham died after crashing at Doran’s Bend during qualifying for the 2026 Isle of Man TT.
The sidecar class was suspended for the 2026 TT after crashes injured Ryan Crowe’s arm and Callum Crowe’s shoulder.
Maria Costello remained serious but stable, with passenger Shaun Parker sustaining chest, leg, arm and facial injuries.
Eight spectators were injured in a Monday incident, prompting the viewing area to remain closed.

Summary

Ingham Wins Manx

Ingham was a motorcycle design engineer for Vepro Motorcycles while racing.
He raced for Castings Technology Motorsport on a Kawasaki ZX-6R and an Aprilia RS660.
After winning the 2024 Manx GP, Ingham skipped the 2025 race, placed 13th and 9th in Supertwin events at North West 200, and called qualifying weather the best ever on the Mountain Course.
His brother Jamie placed third in the 2025 NG Road Racing Minitwins championship.

History

Historical Context

In 1970 the TT recorded six rider deaths, leading to Verandah road-widening; Gilberto Parlotti’s fatal crash in 1972 caused Giacomo Agostini and other champions to boycott the race, and the British government removed the TT from the Grand Prix calendar that year. The 2026 death of Daniel Ingham, sidecar class suspension and spectator injuries revive those safety concerns.

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Ingham Fatal Crash

Daniel Ingham died after crashing at Doran’s Bend during qualifying for the 2026 Isle of Man TT.
The sidecar class was suspended for the 2026 TT after crashes injured Ryan Crowe’s arm and Callum Crowe’s shoulder.
Maria Costello remained serious but stable, with passenger Shaun Parker sustaining chest, leg, arm and facial injuries.
Eight spectators were injured in a Monday incident, prompting the viewing area to remain closed.

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