Current British Rally Champion Mark Higgins contacted Manx Radio this morning (Wednesday).
The Manx driver says his thoughts are with the family at such a sad time.
Mark is in Scotland today attending the private funeral of former World Rally Champion Colin McRae.
He says it's been a devastating period for motorsport:-
Call for marshals for MGP and Classic TT
Incentive available for people coming over to the Island
Series of road closures ahead of Gran Fondo cycling event
Hundreds of local and international riders signed up for landmark event
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Ste Sewell started racing in 2018
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