Father and son race team are killed in Isle of Man TT crash, bringing this year’s tragic death toll to five
- A father and son racing duo died in a crash at the Isle of Man TT on June 10
- Their deaths take the toll at this year’s controversial motorcycle event to five
- Roger, 46, and Bradley Stockton, 21, from Crewe, crashed in their sidecar
- It was Roger’s twentieth TT race but it was Bradley’s first ever in the competition
A father and son racing duo have died in a crash at the Isle of Man TT, taking the death toll at this year’s motorcycle event to five.
Roger, 46, and Bradley Stockton, 21, from Crewe, Cheshire, died on June 10 after their sidecar crashed on the second and final lap of the race.
While it was Roger’s twentieth Tourist Trophy (TT) race, it was Bradley’s first ever in the competition.
The pair crashed at Ago’s Leap, the same part of the route that took the life of César Chanal just six days ago.
Roger, 46, and Bradley Stockton, 21, from Crewe, Cheshire, died on June 10 after their sidecar crashed on the second and final lap of the race
The pair were racing together in the sidecar event (pictured) with Roger the driver and Bradley the passenger
While it was Roger’s twentieth Tourist Trophy (TT) race, it was Bradley’s first ever in the competition
The Isle of Man TT Races said: ‘With a deep sense of sorrow, the Isle of Man TT Races can confirm that Roger and Bradley Stockton were both killed in an incident on the second and final lap of the second Sidecar Race.
‘The incident occurred at Ago’s Leap, just under one mile into the lap.
‘Roger and Bradley were father and son, and driver and passenger respectively.’
The statement continued: ‘Roger was an experienced TT competitor, with today’s race marking his 20th TT race start.
‘He competed at the TT regularly from 2000 to 2008, before then returning in 2010, 2017 and at this year’s event.
‘In his career, he claimed a total of twelve top-20 finishes and four top-10 finishes, as well as 10 Bronze Replicas.
César Chanal was killed during a sidecar race at the Isle of Man TT on June 4
A map shows where Cesar Chanal was killed on the Isle of Man on June 4. The Stocktons were killed in the same place, called Ago’s Leap
Mark Purslow, 29, was killed going round the fearsome Ballagarey turn at around 170mph
Northern Ireland’s Davy Morgan (pictured) died after an accident in the Supersport Race on June 6
‘Bradley was a newcomer to the TT and finished his first TT race on Monday, securing an impressive 8th-place finish alongside his father.
‘2022 was their fifth season racing together, and Roger and Bradley were regular podium finishers and frontrunners in the British F2 Sidecar Cup Championship, finishing second in the championship in 2021.
‘The Isle of Man TT Races pass on their deepest sympathy to Roger and Bradley’s families, loved ones, and friends.’
Already this year Mark Purslow, César Chanal and Davy Morgan have died in the tournament.
Welsh rider Purslow was killed in qualifying on June 1 and Northern Ireland’s Davy Morgan died after an accident in the Supersport Race on June 6.
In total 265 people have died in the controversial tournament’s history.
A timeline of Isle of Man TT deaths in 2022
The Isle of Man TT is seen as one of the most dangerous racing events in teh world because of how many people have died while participating.
As on June 10, 2022, 265 people have died in the Tourist Trophy races since its inception in 1907.
That is an average of 2.3 every year. The deadliest year was in 1970, when six competitors died.
June 1: Welsh rider Mark Purslow, 29, was killed in qualifying
June 4: César Chanal killed in a crash at Ago’s Leap in the sidecar race
June 6: Northern Ireland’s Davy Morgan died after an accident in the Supersport Race
June 10: Father and son Roger, 46, and Bradley Stockton, 21, from Crewe, Cheshire, died in the sidecar race at Ago’s Leap
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