Southern 100 Road Races has announced Alan Oversby has died following a crash this afternoon.
Mr Oversby, 68 from Bolton-Le-Sands, lost his life in an incident during the 400cc race today at the Pre-TT Classic Road Races.
The accident occurred on the approach to Ballakeighan, on the second lap of the race.
Organisers said: “Alan was an experienced Pre-TT Classic Road Races competitor, first competing in 2005 and taking his first win in 2006.
“In total, Alan took 16 wins including two today.
“Southern 100 Road Races extend their deepest sympathy to Alan’s wife Julie, family, team and friends.”