In August 2012 a memorial plaque was unveiled outside The Sulby Glen Hotel for Neil Kent who lost his life during practice for the 2011 Manx Grand Prix.
The full text of the plaque is shown below:
"THIS PLAQUE WAS PLACED HERE BY
THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF
NEIL KENT
WINNER OF THE 2010
LIGHTWEIGHT MANX GRAND PRIX
WHO LOST HIS LIFE ON
WEDNESDAY 24TH AUGUST DURING
PRACTICE FOR THE 2011 EVENT
A GENTLEMAN A TRUE SPORTSMAN
AND A GOOD FRIEND TO SO MANY.
YOU ALWAYS HAD A SMILE TO SHARE
TIME TO GIVE AND TIME TO CARE
A LOVING NATURE, KIND AND TRUE
AND THAT'S HOW WE'LL REMEMBER YOU"
The full report is shown below:
"Friends and supporters of Neil Kent unveiled a memorial plaque to the rider who died in an accident in the Manx Grand Prix last year.
Neil, 49, was a regular rider in the event for more than 20 years and was also a familiar figure in the paddock working with sponsor Dennis Trollope.
In 2010 he won the lightweight race on his Yamaha TZ250 after competing in the event since 1986. This was his first victory on the Mountain Course.
Neil, who came from from Boston in Lincolnshire, was killed in an incident at Greeba Bridge during practices while riding his 250cc Yamaha in the Junior session.
The previous year he also won the John Goodall Spirit of the Manx Award, which recognises sportsmanship, endeavour and commitment which embodies the true spirit of sportsmanship in the races.
The plaque was unveiled on Sunday and can be seen on the wall of the Sulby Glen Hotel on the TT course.
After his death, Bill Bennett, then chairman of MGP organising body the Manx Motorcycle Club, said: ‘Neil was a hugely popular competitor at the Manx Grand Prix and his victory after almost 25 years of racing in the meeting was universally popular. He was also a hugely appropriate choice for last year’s John Goodall Spirit of the Manx award. He will be sorely missed.’
By John Turner
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"Neil Kent, 48, from Lincolnshire - a previous MGP winner - was killed at Greeba Bridge during practice last week." (
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