TT rider was the 'best dad in the world'

An Isle of Man TT competitor killed in crash during qualifying for the event was the "best dad in the world" and "always had a big smile on his face", his wife has said.

Daniel Ingham, from Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, was killed in the crash at Doran's Bend on the western section of the 37.7-mile (60km) Mountain Course on Wednesday evening.

Helayna Ingham said the 33-year-old was the "most lovely person" who would make sure he was at "any event that the kids were involved in".

She said she and their children – Joey, who is eight, and four-year-old Phoebe – were "lost without him".

"Dan was the best dad in the world with our children, and he would make sure he came to all the assemblies and any event that the kids were involved in," she said.

Although making his debut in the TT races when the crash happened, he was an experienced competitor on the Mountain Course, having competed in the Manx Grand Prix (MGP) since 2016.

After achieving several podium finishes, he secured victory in Senior MGP race in 2024 .

His wife said road racing was something he loved and was keen to share with others: "He adored his racing and was happy to help anyone and everyone."