Ian Bell, owner of long-established Yamaha dealership Ian Bell Motorcycles at Bedlington in Northumberland, was tragically killed during the second Sidecar TT race on Friday 10 June.
A veteran competitor, 58-year-old Ian crashed his outfit at Ballaspur, the corner following Ballacraine on Sector Three of the TT course. His son Carl, the passenger, was reportedly uninjured.
Ian made his TT debut in 1995, winning the newcomer’s trophy, and went onto achieve five podiums including a race win in 2003. He was also a former British sidecar champion.
Our condolences go to Ian’s wife Trudi and their family.