Austrian newcomer killed in Supersport

It's been confirmed that a second rider was killed in the Supersport race yesterday.

Austrian Martin Loicht died following an incident at Quarry Bends.

It was the forty-eight year old's first time at TT.

He was married with 2 children.

The Auto Cycle Union says he was a real character who was passionate and committed to motorcycling.

The ACU passes on its deepest sympathy to his friends and family