The Isle of Man TT claimed one more Wednesday when French rider Franck Petricola succumbed to injuries caused during qualifying for this year's events.
The 32-year-old was set to debut in the 2015 Isle of Man TT when his accident occurred at Sulby Crossroads according to BBC Sport, becoming the 141st rider to lose their life since the historic event began in 1907. Petricola nearly lost his life a year ago while practicing for the North West 200 in Northern Ireland, sustaining injuries near the start/finish line at Primrose Corner.
Course clerk Gary Thompson praised Petricola's character as a rider while offering sympathies to the rider's family and friends, stating the injuries he suffered at the NW200 — including multiple fractures and a head injury — would have caused "many a lesser man" to give up; Petricola competed in this year's NW200 prior to the TT.
Practice continues Thursday evening, with the first race of the 2015 edition set to start Saturday.
[Photo credit: Franck Petricola/Facebook]
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