- Welsh racer Mark Purslow died after crashing during qualifying for the Isle of Man TT Races.
- Mark appeared for the second time in the Isle of Man TT Races
- Becoming TT Racer was his life’s ambition.
The 29-year-old Welsh racer Mark Purslow died after crashing during the qualifying practice for the Isle of Man TT Races.
The accident occurred on Wednesday while the classic racer from Llanon, Ceredigion, was on his third lap of the session between the third and fourth-mile markers of the circuit.
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The Isle of Man TT Races issued a statement confirming Purslow’s passing and stating that the event would continue “with Mark in mind.”
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mark Purslow following an incident in this evening’s qualifying session.
All our thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/O4ZFg16WOo
— Isle of Man TT Races (@ttracesofficial) June 1, 2022
“2022 was Mark’s second appearance at the Isle of Man TT Races, having previously contested the Supersport and Lightweight races in 2017,” the statement said.
“He had graduated from the Manx Grand Prix where he had won the 2015 Lightweight Race on his debut, and he had also competed at the Classic TT securing a best finish of 14th in the 2019 Junior Classic TT.
“Mark grew up around racing and was inspired by his father’s love of the sport. He typified the spirit of the privateer TT racer, preparing his own machinery with the support of friends and family.
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“Road racing was his passion – competing in Northern Ireland and Europe in the International Road Racing Championship – but becoming a TT racer was a life’s ambition that represented the ultimate personal challenge.”
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