Rider dies following crash on Pre-TT classic race

Southern 100 Road Races

A competitor has died following a crash during the Pre-TT Classic races on the Isle of Man.

Alan Oversby, 68, from Bolton le Sands in Lancashire, crashed on the 400cc race on the Billown Circuit in the south of the island.

Southern 100 Road Races said Oversby was an experienced Pre-TT Classic Road races competitor, having first competed in 2005 and scoring his first win in 2006.

He secured 16 wins overall, including two on Sunday.

Southern 100 Road Races extended their “deepest sympathy” to Oversby’s wife Julie, his family, team and friends.

Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.

Isle of Man gears up for road racing season with Pre-TT Classic

Temporary speed limits for pre-race maintenance