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20/08/2014
NI Motorcyclist Dies During Manx Grand Prix
A motorcyclist from County Antrim has been killed in an accident at the Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man.
39-year-old Stephen McIlvenna from Randalstown was killed during a qualifying session on Tuesday evening.
A statement from the Manx Motor Cycle Club said: ""McIlvenna was an experienced racer who first competed in the Manx Grand Prix in 2005.
"He won the 2009 Junior Manx Grand Prix. He also competed in the TT Races in 2010. The Manx Motor Cycle Club wish to pass on their deepest sympathy to Stephen's family and friends."
(IT/MH)
39-year-old Stephen McIlvenna from Randalstown was killed during a qualifying session on Tuesday evening.
A statement from the Manx Motor Cycle Club said: ""McIlvenna was an experienced racer who first competed in the Manx Grand Prix in 2005.
"He won the 2009 Junior Manx Grand Prix. He also competed in the TT Races in 2010. The Manx Motor Cycle Club wish to pass on their deepest sympathy to Stephen's family and friends."
(IT/MH)
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