Sidecar class suspended for the remainder of 2026 TT

Isle of Man TT Races issue statement 

The Sidecar class has been suspended for the remainder of the 2026 TT.

A spokesperson for the Isle of Man TT Races confirmed the move this afternoon (28 May), describing it as a 'precautionary measure'.

It follows the incident involving brothers Ryan and Callum Crowe during the third qualifying session last night (27 May).

An 'immediate technical and operational review to assess the circumstances surrounding the incident and the continued participation of the Sidecar class at the event' has determined the class will not resume this year.

All sidecar competitors and teams involved have been briefed and 'the next stages of the assessment' are now in progress.

Organisers say they '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', and add 'this decision has not been taken lightly'.

Manx Radio has invited the clerk of the course or another representative for interview.

That statement in full:

"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.

"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."