British Superbike rider Ben Godfrey has died after colliding with another motorcyclist at Donington Park.
The 25-year-old crashed during a No Limits Trackday at the Leicestershire circuit on Sunday and died shortly afterwards.
The company said Godfrey collided with the other rider on the approach to Redgate corner and"fell from his machine" during the"second advanced group session". It added in a statement on Instagram:"Tragically suffered serious injuries and despite immediate medical assistance trackside, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after."Director Mark Neate said:"I am so desperately sad that Ben died from the injuries he sustained."Ben really was a fantastic young man and friends with so many people in the paddock, he was always smiling and had time for everyone.
"He was very excited for the start of the season and had taken part in many trackdays in the last month. Our thoughts are with his family, his partner Jordan and his team mates and friends"
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