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Tributes paid to Dan Kneen

Thu, 31 May 2018

Tributes have been paid to Manx rider Dan Kneen, who died following a crash in practice at the TT last night.

The 30-year-old was killed in an incident at Churchtown during his opening lap of the night.

Kneen's team, Tyco BMW, said they were utterly devastated by the incident, describing him as a popular hard working lad.

Former Moto GP rider and Manx resident Sam Lowes hailed Kneen as a very nice man and great rider, while British Superbike champion Shane Byrne said he was gutted by the news.

Padgetts, the Ulster Grand Prix, Honda and the North West 200 were among many others paying tribute to Kneen.

A second rider was airlifted to hospital after colliding with a course car at Ballacrye.

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