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Manx Grand Prix crash claims two lives
IT has been confirmed that two riders died in the crash during the second lap of the Junior Manx Grand Prix this morning.
The two men are Jamie Adam, 28, a serving Royal Navy officer from Prestwick in Scotland, and Chris Bradshaw, 39, a police traffic officer from Tamworth in the West Midlands.
Both were involved in an accident at Alpine Cottage, near Ballaugh, on the second lap.
The race was red-flagged. Mr Bradshaw was airlifted to hospital but was pronounced dead at Noble's Hospital. The air med team went to Mr Adam's assistance, but he was declared dead at the scene.
The incident has been reported to the coroner of inquests.
Today's racing schedule was abandoned and it is expected to take place tomorrow.
Mr Bradshaw first competed in the Isle of Man in 2004 and finished 37th in last year's Senior MGP. Mr Adam first competed in 2009, finishing ninth in the Newcomers' Race and 27th in the Senior MGP.
Monday's MGP Newcomers' A winner Tim Venables crashed at Greeba Castle on lap one and is believed to be in a critical condition.
>> Wednesday Manx Grand Prix racing abandoned
Pay your tribute to Jamie Adam by emailing newsviews@newsiom.co.im.
YOUR TRIBUTES
May he rest in peace. Our thoughts go to his friends and family.
Love Rob and Deborah (#87)
RIP shippers,
CHAS and TAFF
Really sad news. thoughts are with his close ones. x
SWTB
I am sorry to lose a lovely, great friend, you are always in my thoughts. My thoughts go out to all his family and friends.
ANDREW SIMPSON
The loss of Jamie will be far reaching. Such a lovely man who will be deeply missed by so many. Thoughts and prayers for your family and closest friends xxxx
KELLY and family
Sorry to hear the bad news, Jamie you were a true gent and legend to all those who had the privilage to know or serve with you R.I.P Ship mate
JAY JAWANDA
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this tragic time.
NICKY and DAVE, Isle of Man
Our thoughts go out to your family mate. I am honoured to have called you a friend. You always were and always will be an inspiration. You will be sorely missed.
JIM LATTO
I will miss you terribly Jamie, My bed will never be the same without you bein my hotwater bottle ever again.
The thought of never seein you or feeling you again after all these years of knowing you is heartbreaking.
I will always love you babe, So much love to you J
ALI xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Jamie you will be missed by all who knew you
let the tank all ways be full and the tyres always sticky
R.I.P jamie :(
DAN, VIV and OSCAR
well mate you will be missed by many far and wide you were a character and always up for a laugh so im sure we will hear ur name in dits in years to come. gone but wont be forgotton (tiger stripes to the end) rest in peace jamie our thoughts are with your family
ROB CROWE & 845/846 N.A.S. Afghan
R.I.P Jamie, My thoughts are with your family.
NIGE POGSON
Why is life so harsh, I'm gona miss you Jamie. The great racing memories we share together will live forever!
FURRY xxx
R.I.P Jamie. It was a pleasure to serve with you on 846. I will always remember you for the amazing amount of passion you had for your sport. My thoughts go out to your family at this very tragic and sad time.
DAN EMPTAGE
We are going to miss you Jamie RIP mate
FRED FURLONG
Jamie you will be missed by all who knew you and loved you. Our heart goes out to all that have lost and to your family. RIP fella.
DAVE JONES and family
R.I.P Racer . Condolences to family and friends.
ANTHONY BAKKER, USA
Devastating news. Having shared such fun times together in the Navy, to hear of such a sad and tragic loss of such a good man is heartbreaking. Condolences to Jamie's loved ones. Memories last forever – you will not be forgotten shipmate.
CHUNKY and FITZ
Pay your tribute to Chris Bradshaw by emailing newsviews@newsiom.co.im.
YOUR TRIBUTES
r.i.p woody....x x x x thought are with ur family and friend right now and those of jaime's.such sad news
LS
R.I.P. Mate, our track days will never be the same without your grin, you will be sorely missed
STEVE and BARB xx
Deepest sympathy to Chris's family. Chris and I always set off from MGP start line together..... true to style he always managed to pip me to the finish line! - a good lad, a great comrade and fellow competitor. Will be missed.
LANEY and BEX x.
Hey buddy Your are a great guy and always will be, You will be sorely missed by all, all our thoughts are with your family. RIP buddy
COOPS
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this tragic time.
NICKY and DAVE, Isle of Man
I knew Chris as a serving Police Officer when we were both with the West Mids, he was an absolute scream in our Single Quarters accommodation known as 'Bradders' a true Brummie and gentleman. RIP Woody.
SAMM
RIP Woody. You will be sorely missed; a better mate no-one could wish for. Thoughts are with all those close to you!
DOLPH
I hadn`t seen you for a while mate but still remember applying for the job at the same time, training together in Cymbran and holidaying together( and wearing colours together but least said about that the better !) Rest in peace mate, you were a top bloke.
HUMPTY
I was once told it's not tragic to die doing something you love, but I find this decidedly tragic. Our thoughts are with you and your family Love from all at Coalville police station, Leicestershire
NATHAN ADKIN
Condolences to the family & friends of all those involved.
TEAM KAKA RACING UK & USA
Because of the nature of racing and his job I hadn't seen Jamie for a while.I last saw Jamie at Donington in 2008 when he pestered me to put some Royal Navy stickers on my bike to show some solidarity with the our men in the forces. By return he gave me a bunch of RN souvenirs - some of which I still have including a well-worn, but much loved baseball cap.
For some reason, the other day when I was away in the Highlands on my bike and at around the time of his loss, he popped into my mind's eye and I found myself thinking about the hideous paintjob he inflicted upon his bike...I chuckled at the thought. Coincidence? I don't know.
A friend of mine used to come to race meetings to help. Whenever he came near she used to go weak at the knees. She was infatuated with Jamie and I used to take the mickey out of her. I used to egg her on to ask him out, but she never did and never will now. For his part, I don't think Jamie ever had a clue that she had the hots for him.
I am gutted to hear of Jamie's loss. The race paddock will be poorer without him and my life was better for having known him.
RIP. Miss you friend and fellow racer.
NW
I only knew you for a short time during the MGP but I will never forget the 'Scottish Night'. You and Colin made us all laugh so much. God Bless You.
ALISON
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