Motorcycle rider dies during race competition
GoogleA motorcycle rider has died after a crash during a race at a North Yorkshire track, police confirmed.
The man, aged in his 30s, had been competing in the Bob Smith Spring Cup at Oliver's Mount in Scarborough when he came off his Kawasaki motorcycle at about 15:20 BST on Saturday, North Yorkshire Police said.
He died at the scene, officers said, with police appealing for any spectators at the event who had not yet spoken to the force to come forward.
"If you witnessed the incident or have any information or social media footage that may assist the investigation, please contact us," a spokesperson said.
"The man's family are aware and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time."
Oliver's Mount is often referred to as being the only natural road racing circuit in England and is located just outside Scarborough town centre.
Described as a smaller TT, the 2.43-mile track on the coast is described as a challenging, tight and twisty circuit.
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