No Limits Trackdays issues statement after rider dies at Mugello

A motorcycle rider has sadly died following an incident at a No Limits Trackdays event at Mugello, in Italy. 

The rider has not been named out of respect for the family and friends, while No Limits Trackdays says it is “devastated” by the loss. 

The incident occurred when another motorcycle suffered a mechanical failure, which led to oil being split onto the track. A number of riders crashed as a result, including the rider that lost their life.

The session was immediately red-flagged, and the company says it will carry out a thorough review of the incident. 

No Limits Trackdays is one of the UK’s biggest and most popular track day providers, hosting a wide range of domestic and European-based events throughout the year.

A statement from No Limits Trackdays Managing Director, Mark Neate, said:  

“It is with profound sadness that we confirm the loss of a rider following an incident at Mugello Circuit during our European track day, held in partnership with DG Events.

“During the session, one machine suffered a mechanical failure which resulted in oil being deposited on the circuit. A number of subsequent riders were caught by the contamination and fell from their machines. The session was immediately red flagged and the full circuit medical response was deployed to the scene.

“Despite the swift and professional actions of the circuit medical team, we are devastated to confirm that one rider sadly succumbed to their injuries at the circuit.

“On behalf of everyone at No Limits Trackdays and DG Events, I would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our rider. We have lost a member of our community, and there are no words sufficient to express the sorrow we feel alongside those who loved them.

“We are fully committed to cooperating with the relevant authorities as they investigate the circumstances of this incident, and we will conduct a thorough review of our own procedures in partnership with the circuit and our event partners. 

“Our immediate priority remains the wellbeing of the family, of those riders who were involved, and of everyone who is affected by this terrible news. We are providing support to all those who require it and we will continue to do so in the days and weeks ahead. 

“No Limits Trackdays has been welcoming riders to circuits for over thirty years, and the safety of every rider who joins us has always been, and will remain, the foundation of everything we do. To lose a rider in these circumstances is a grief we will carry for a long time.

“To the family and friends of our rider: we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts, and this community stands with you.”

This European track day at Mugello was organised by No Limits Trackdays, and partners DG Events.

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