Isle of Man TT champ in race against time to fix bike to enter today’s race
A crash♋ on Friday caused damage to the bike which must be fixed quickly
Today [Saturday] is the first day of racing at the 2024 Isle of Man TT but the drama has already start♔ed.
A reigning TT champion faces a challenge to even enter the race after a crash on Friday resulted in minor injuries, but more significantly som𒈔e damage to the machine.
Ben Birchall is the reigning Sidecar champion from 2023, and is partnered with new p𝔉assenger Kevin Rousseau this year.
The duo crashed at Mountain Box during Qualifying on Friday𒐪.
After medical treatment they are described as fine, albeit with bumps an🦹d bruises.
The big problem they face is thཧe damage to the Honda LCR.
They must fix an🌊y lingering problems before 4pm Saturday when the first Sidecar race begins.
A social media post from Birchall read: “[Friday] afternoon, we had an accident at the Mountain Box ൲♛due a mechanical failure.
“The boys are ok, just a little brဣuised. Thanks to Arai Helmet Europe and RST for keeping us safe.
“Also big 🌳thanks to the marshals and medical personnel on the course, the people from Noble’s Ho๊spital and physio in the paddock.
“We'll try to fix the bike for [Saturday] - fingꦜers crossed🔯."
James was a sports journalist at Sky Sports for a decade covering everything from American sports, to footbalﷺl, to𝔉 F1.
