MGP: Gary Vines passes away from injuries

Mon, 21 Aug 2023

Tributes are being paid to a rider who passed away following a crash in last night's practice session of the Manx Grand Prix.

Organisers confirmed 33-year-old Gary Vines from Colchester succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident during the first qualifying session of the 2023 event. The accident occurred at Ballagarey on his first lap of the session.

Gary was a regular competitor at the Manx Grand Prix, making his debut in 2015 where he took a highly-impressive victory in the Newcomers B Race. He earned another podium in the 2018 Lightweight Race, and also secured top-ten finishes at the Classic TT.

He competed in the Supersport Races at the 2022 and 2023 TT Races, posting his fastest ever lap of the TT Mountain Course this year at an average speed of 118.488mph.