Ingham, 33, crashed at Doran’s Bend on Wednesday (local time) during his first lap of the day’s third Supersport qualifying session.
Although this year was his Isle of Man TT debut, Ingham had a decade’s worth of experience at the mountain circuit.
“The Isle of Man TT Races regrets to confirm that Daniel Ingham, 33, from Melton Mowbray, was killed in an incident during qualifying yesterday at the Isle of Man TT Races,” organisers said in a statement.
“The accident occurred at Doran’s Bend, on the first lap of the third qualifying session.
“Daniel made his Mountain Course debut in 2016 as a competitor in the Manx Grand Prix before graduating to the Isle of Man TT Races.
“He had achieved a number of podium finishes during his 10 years’ experience of competing – most notably achieving a 1st place in the 2024 Senior Manx Grand Prix.
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“The Isle of Man TT Races pass on their deepest sympathy to his wife, Helayna, and his son Joey and daughter Phoebe, as well as his family and friends.”
Ingham’s death capped a tough day for Isle of Man TT organisers, who elected to scratch the Sidecars class over safety concerns.
That decision came after Callum Crowe and Ryan Crowe – four-time winners of the event – suffered fractures when they flipped at Crosby Leap in qualifying on Wednesday.
The brothers were “conscious and talking” before being taken to Noble’s Hospital.
According to the brothers’ parents, Callum underwent shoulder surgery and is set for more scans while Ryan suffered a broken wrist and burns to his back from sliding on the road.
Theirs was the second significant Sidecar crash at this year’s event after Maria Costello and Shaun Parker crashed on Tuesday.
“Following an incident involving a Sidecar team during the third qualifying session of the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races, the race organisation initiated an immediate technical and operational review to assess the circumstances surrounding the incident and the continued participation of the Sidecar class at the event,” organisers said in a statement.
“Following that review, in conjunction with the event promoter, a decision has been taken to suspend the Sidecar class for the remainder of the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races.
“This precautionary measure has been implemented in the interests of competitor and spectator safety and reflects the race organisation’s commitment to reviewing all aspects of event safety and operational delivery whenever an incident occurs.
“All sidecar competitors and teams involved in the event have been briefed by race officials on the outcome of the initial review and the next stages of the assessment process.
“We recognise the long-standing history of Sidecar racing at the TT, together with the commitment of the competitors, teams and supporters involved in the class.
“This decision has not been taken lightly. However, the safety of competitors, spectators, marshals, officials and all those involved in the event must remain the priority.
“Further updates will be provided in due course through official Isle of Man TT Races channels.”
The Isle of Man TT takes place from May 25 until June 6, with qualifying continuing on Friday, May 29 before the first race on Saturday, May 30.
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