Sad News
 

From the BSB website:

"MCRCB-Events regret to announce that Ashley Martin, aged eighteen from Shiptonthorpe, Yorkshire has died in hospital after sustaining injuries in an accident at the Gooseneck Corner at Cadwell Park circuit. The incident occurred during a qualifying practice session on Sunday August 27th for the British Supersport Championship. There were no other riders involved and the practice session was immediately stopped.

He was unconscious at the scene after suffering a major head injury. He was treated by the BSB Medical Team at trackside and subsequently in the medical centre, where he was anaesthetised and ventilated. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance transferred him from the circuit to the Leeds General Infirmary to be assessed by the neurosurgical unit.

He sadly succumbed to his injuries early this morning.

The circumstances of the incident will be subject to investigation by the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and the relevant authorities.

At this desperately sad and tragic time, our thoughts and profound sympathies are with the family and friends of Ashley and when appropriate we will be seeking instruction from them as to how to provide the best possible tribute."

RIP mate :cry:

thats sad news, its always sad news when a fellow motorcycle rider ends his life this way :( RIP :(

Having come off at the gooseneck on my trackday, this is a pretty sobering read and makes me realise that I was lucky.

My thoughts go out to his family. RIP. :cry:

I read that on crash.net, a very sad start to a day of racing. Its always sad to hear the apssing of a motorcyclist, be they racer or road rider, but to happen to a young 18 year old lad who was probably very promising is even more upsetting. My sympathies lie with his family and his freinds.

May the angels rest his soul in peace.

Matt

It does somehow hit a little harder when they are so young doesn't it? poor lad. Condolences to his loved one's. :?

Bad news.It can happen so easily.

Re: Ash Martin
 

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Re: Sad News
 

Awww RIP, unconcious at scene and the anaesthetised = less pain I hope.

Thoughts with family and friends :( xx Another sad day

Re: Sad News
 

Almost 2 years ago now

Re: Sad News
 

Delayed condolences :smt086

Shell needs to learn to read the full post and spot the date !! LOL ha ha see what planet I was on today