List of Fatal Accidents During Unofficial Testing On Public Roads
No | Rider | Date | Place | Race | Event | Machine |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | S.R.J.Birt | September 1926 | Victoria Road | 1926 Manx Amateur Road Races | Practice | |
2 | John Simister | 28 May 1951 | East Mountain Gate | 1951 Isle of Man TT | Practice | |
3 | Laurie Boulter | 31 May 1954 | Handley's Corner | 1954 Isle of Man TT | Practice | Norton |
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