They become the fourth and fifth racers to die at this year's races
A father and son duo have tragically died in the Isle of Man TT races, becoming the fourth and fifth racers to lose their lives at this year's races.
Roger Stockton, 56, and his son Bradley, 21, were competing in their fifth season together in the sidecar race event, having developed a reputation for winning regularly.
The pair, from Crewe, Cheshire, got to the second and final lap of the race and were just under a mile into it before the fatal incident happened.
A statement was released on Friday
A statement from the organisers at the Isle of Man TT races confirmed the sad news on Friday. It said: "It is with deep sense of sorrow that the Isle of Man TT Races can announce the loss of Roger and Bradley Stockton following an incident on the final lap of the second Sidecar Race of the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races.
"Roger and Bradley were father and son, and driver and passenger respectively. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families, loved ones and friends.
"Aged 56, today marked Roger’s 20th race start in his 11th TT appearance. Bradley, aged 21, was competing in his second race at his first TT. Racing together, they recorded an impressive 8th-place finish in the first Sidecar Race of TT 2022, with a best lap at an average speed of 106.00mph.
"Whilst it was Bradley’s first TT as a competitor, it was by no means his first experience of the TT, having grown up in the paddock and made his first visit as a one-year old.
"Aged 16, he decided that he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and asked if he could race alongside him as his passenger. Once he had returned to the Isle of Man to begin studying the course, he said ‘he couldn’t wait to race in the TT'.
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"Roger’s first TT was in 2000. He competed regularly until 2008 and returned in 2010, 2017, and for this year’s event. Speaking earlier in the year, he said: 'I’ve retired a few times before, but always come back for my love of the sport. Going around the course with my own flesh and blood will be incredible.'
"The loss of two members of our paddock and two people from the same family is truly heart-breaking, but the bond between a father and son who achieved their dream to compete together at the TT provides us with a glimmer of light at such a dark time."
The news follows the death of sidecar driver Cesar Chanel, who was killed last Saturday after Davy Morgan and Mark Purslow died at the event in the last fortnight.
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