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Classic Motorcycle Road Racer Ian Bainbridge Dies During Manx GP Qualifying

On August 23, 2023, Ian Bainbridge, a well-known classic motorcycle racer, tragically lost his life in a crash during a qualifying session for the 2023 Manx Grand Prix (MGP). He was 69 years old.

The incident took place in Kirk Michael village, just north of Peel, during Bainbridge’s first lap of his first qualifying session for the 2023 MGP. Following the crash, the qualifying session was immediately stopped and eventually canceled.

Bainbridge began racing on the Mountain Course in 2005 and had been a regular participant in classic motorcycle racing ever since. According to event organizers, he had only missed two MGP events from 2005 to 2023. His best result came in 2010 when he finished eighth in the Classic Senior Manx GP.

Hailing from Barnard Castle, Bainbridge leaves behind a loving family and friends who cherished him. His daughter, Victoria, expressed their grief, saying, “He was doing what he loved, and we have been told he would not have suffered, which is a small comfort at this time. I don’t really know what to say other than he will be sorely missed with his big smile and daft sense of humor as a dad, a son, a husband, a grandfather, and a friend.”

Victoria also mentioned that the family may not be engaging with messages on social media for a while, but they would appreciate any photos and memories of Bainbridge shared by those who loved him. She believes that when the family is ready, they will treasure these heartfelt tributes.

The racing community, including fellow racers, fans, and classic motorcycle racing clubs, have been sharing their condolences and tributes to Bainbridge on social media. It is evident that he was widely respected and admired within the racing community.

Tragically, Bainbridge’s death marks the second fatality during the 2023 Manx Grand Prix qualifying week, following the passing of Gary Vines at the beginning of the same week. We extend our deepest condolences to Bainbridge’s family, friends, colleagues, and fans during this incredibly difficult time.

Motorsport

10 Fastest Cars at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed: McLaren, Rimac, and More

The 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed was unique because the organizers canceled the event on Saturday due to the extremely rainy weather. This gave the racers less opportunity to prepare for the Supercar Shootout on the hill climb. Nothing beat the McMurtry Speirling’s record-setting time from last year, but this year’s competition was incredibly close.

This year’s fastest vehicles include many race cars, including modern and classic examples, the one-off Subaru GL Family Huckster, and a couple of modern supercars. No matter what flavor of high-performance machines you like, there’s something here to enjoy.

McLaren Solus GT At 2023 Goodwood Festival Of Speed

Top 10 Fastest Cars Goodwood 2023 Video

Vehicle Driver Time
1. McLaren Solus GT Marvin Kirchöfer 45.34 Seconds
2. Subaru GL Family Huckster Travis Pastrana 46.38 Seconds
3. McLaren-Cosworth M26 Michael Lyons 46.89 Seconds
4. Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Adam Smalley 47.40 Seconds
5. Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Jake Hill 48.18 Seconds
6. Chrysler Viper GTS-R Florent Moulin 49.29 Seconds
7. Rimac Nevera Miroslav Zrncevic Mrgud 49.32 Seconds
8. Ford Puma WRC Adrien Formaux 49.47 Seconds
9. Ferrari 488 Challenge Andrew Morrow 49.88 Seconds
10. Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Olaf Manthey 51.45 Seconds

The McLaren Solus GT was the fastest vehicle this year, completing the hill climb in 45.34 seconds. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine that produces 829 horsepower and can rev to over 10,000 rpm. The car weighs only 2,205 pounds and features aerodynamic elements that generate 2,646 pounds of downforce.

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The McLaren Solus GT did not beat Speirling’s record of 39.08 seconds from last year. However, it surpassed the time of the Porsche 718 GT4 ePerformance, which was 45.50 seconds in 2022.

Last year, four electric vehicles were among the top ten fastest cars in the Supercar Shootout: the Speirling, 718 GT4 ePerformance, Ford SuperVan, and First Corner FC1X. The Rimac Nevera was the only electric vehicle to make the list in 2023. Rimac is even celebrating its time of 49.32 seconds as the best ever for a production-spec EV.