Devastating News for All at TAS Racing
Wednesday, 29 May 2013 @ 05:12 AM ICT
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TAS Racing regrets to announce the untimely death of Japanese rider Yoshinari Matsushita following an incident at the Ballacrye section of the TT Circuit yesterday evening during un-timed practice at the Isle of Man TT.Having made his TT debut back in 2009, Yoshinari was an experienced competitor on the Isle of Man and was scheduled to make a one-off appearance for the Northern Ireland-based team in this year's TT Supersport races.
Team Manager Philip Neill said: "Everyone within our team is devastated about tonight's terrible events. We were very much looking forward to working with Yoshinari during TT2013 and pass on our deepest condolences to his family and fellow team members."
Suzuki Motor Corporation in Japan wishes to pass on its condolences to Yoshinari's family and friends.
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