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Rider Sam Naughton Killed in Manx GP Qualifying Crash

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Rider Sam Naughton Killed in Manx GP Qualifying Crash — PHOTO — MOTO.IT / © Moto.it↗ View original

Sam Naughton, 37, was killed after crashing at Doran's Bend during the third qualifying session of the Manx GP on the Isle of Man. It is the same corner where Daniel Ingham died at the 2026 TT. A privateer who began road racing in 2020 and was making his second Manx GP appearance, Naughton leaves a wife and four children.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

I've lost mates at the track myself, so news like this leaves me without words. Sam Naughton clawed his way up alone from 2020, and this was only his second Manx GP. Doran's Bend is the very corner that claimed a life at last year's TT. Those of us who chase speed can't look away from this weight.