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| TT 2014: Second competitor, Karl Harris, killed in race | TT 2014: Second competitor, Karl Harris, killed in race |
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| A second competitor has died while riding in the 2014 TT races on the Isle of Man, organisers have confirmed. | A second competitor has died while riding in the 2014 TT races on the Isle of Man, organisers have confirmed. |
| Three-time British Supersport champion, Karl Harris, was killed during the Superstock race on Tuesday afternoon. | Three-time British Supersport champion, Karl Harris, was killed during the Superstock race on Tuesday afternoon. |
| The 34-year-old from Sheffield crashed in an area known as Joey's Corner, during the final lap of the 37.5 mile (60 km) Mountain circuit. | The 34-year-old from Sheffield crashed in an area known as Joey's Corner, during the final lap of the 37.5 mile (60 km) Mountain circuit. |
| Clerk of the TT course Gary Thompson said: "Karl was one of the great characters in the race paddock." | Clerk of the TT course Gary Thompson said: "Karl was one of the great characters in the race paddock." |
| He added: "His infectious enthusiasm and sense of humour lit up many race meetings - he was a hugely talented racer and will be sorely missed." | |
| Mr Harris is the second rider to die in as many days at this year's event, following the death of Bob Price in Monday's Supersport race. | Mr Harris is the second rider to die in as many days at this year's event, following the death of Bob Price in Monday's Supersport race. |
| Organisers said the coroner of inquests had been informed and an investigation was under way. | Organisers said the coroner of inquests had been informed and an investigation was under way. |
| Mr Harris made his debut at the Isle of Man event in 2012, finishing 21st in the Superbike race and 28th in the Superstock race, lapping in excess of 121 mph. | Mr Harris made his debut at the Isle of Man event in 2012, finishing 21st in the Superbike race and 28th in the Superstock race, lapping in excess of 121 mph. |
| A spokesman for organisers ACU said: "The ACU wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to Karl's family and friends." |