Admirers of Philip Dongworth, the sidecar rider who lost his life in a tragic accident on the Southern 100 course last night, say the sport has lost a great and popular competitor .
The 43-year-old garage proprieter from Stamford Bridge in Worcester died in Noble's Hospital after he was airlifted from the Billown circuit during a qualifying session.
He leaves a wife and two children
His passenger Stu Castles remains in hospital with serious injuries.
John Newton, who's the Formula Sidecar Racing Association's media officer, says Phil was a very talented but also self-effacing rider:
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