Isle of Man TT - R.I.P. Simon Andrews

English rider Simon Andrews has died in hospital after he was involved in a serious crash at Saturday's North West 200 road races.

'Simon loved road racing and he loved competing at the North West 200,' his father said.

'He has had a motorbike since he was four years old and started racing when he was 16.

'From that first race Simon progressed to riding for the factory Honda TT Legends team and his Mum and I are very proud of his racing achievements.'

'Road racing was in his blood and Simon preferred the roads to short circuits. He was fully aware of the dangers involved but he loved the challenge that that offered. Simon always said 'Once you've been on the roads there's nothing else to compare with it.'.