25/11/2017: Dan Kneen who has signed for Tyco BMW for the 2018 road Racing season. It was announced at the 2017 Motorcycle Live show at the NEC, Birmingham. PICTURE BY DAVE KNEEN

Dan Kneen died after accident at the IOMTT

31. May 2018 0 Min Read Andreas Denner

Dan Kneen (30) has died in the class Superbike after an accident during the qualifying for the Isle of Man TT. The accident occurred in the first round at Churchtown. Dan, who hails from the Isle of Man (Onchan) itself, died at the scene. Ride in Paradise! My condolences to the bereaved

Dan Kneen (30) has died in the class Superbike after an accident during the qualifying for the Isle of Man TT.

The accident occurred in the first round at Churchtown. Dan, who hails from the Isle of Man (Onchan) itself, died at the scene.

Ride in Paradise! My condolences to the bereaved

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