TT
Martinez Dies in Supertwin Crash
The 46-year-old from Sant Hilari Sacalm made his debut in 2017
TT organisers have announced that Raul Torras Martinez has died following a crash in this evening’s Supertwin race.
The road between Douglas Road corner in Kirk Michael and Ballaugh Bridge has remained closed at the end of the race.
The 46-year-old from Sant Hilari Sacalm, Spain, who made his debut in the 2017 races, was riding for the Toll Racing Team.
The crash occurred at Alpine, between the 16th and 17th mile markers, on the third and final lap of the race.
Organisers said: ‘Raul was an experienced TT competitor who made his debut in 2017, with a best result of 15th in last year’s Supertwin Race.
‘He recorded his fastest ever lap of the TT Mountain Course earlier today in the Superstock Race, with a lap at an average speed of 125.470mph whilst securing a 20th-place finish. Raul was the fastest Spaniard ever to have lapped the TT Course.
‘In total, Raul competed in 21 TT races and his performances earned him a total of 18 Bronze Replicas. The Isle of Man TT Races pass on their deepest sympathy to Raul’s family, friends, and loved ones.’
