Former Senior Manx Grand Prix winner Gary Carswell died following a practice crash at Jurby Motodrome in the Isle of Man on Saturday.

The 45-year-old civil from Ballure, within earshot of the TT Course, crashed his Honda Fireblade in the opening practice session on the opening day of Andreas Racing Association’s two-day meeting and later died from his injuries.

A regular in the TT since 1998, his best finish was third in the 2004 Senior behind the TAS Suzukis of Adrian Archibald and Bruce Anstey.

Saturday’s meeting was ultimately abandoned after further crashes, although none resulted in life-threatening injuries.