TT 2018: Dan Kneen's father gives his blessing for Tyco BMW team to race on

The father of Dan Kneen has given his blessing to Northern Ireland's Tyco BMW team to continue racing at the Isle of Man TT.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st May 2018, 19:10 BST
Updated 19th Jun 2018, 10:13 BST
Isle of Man rider Dan Kneen.Isle of Man rider Dan Kneen.
Isle of Man rider Dan Kneen.

Mr Kneen was tragically killed following a crash on the TAS Racing Superbike at Churchtown on the opening lap of practice on Wednesday evening.

His father, Richard, has paid tribute to the 30-year-old on social media and said ‘the show will go on’.

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‘Hello every one, thank you for your support at this sad time. Dan lived for his racing and wild horses wouldn’t have torn him away from it. I was happy for him, he was in his element and loving it.

Manx rider Dan Kneen with the Tyco BMW team at the Ulster Grand Prix last August.Manx rider Dan Kneen with the Tyco BMW team at the Ulster Grand Prix last August.
Manx rider Dan Kneen with the Tyco BMW team at the Ulster Grand Prix last August.

“My thoughts are for Leanne and my other son Ryan and our whole family. Dan would want us to be strong and for the Tyco team to crack on, they have my full backing. Let’s think of the happy times with Dan and smile when you think of him.

“Thanks to the marshals and medics and everyone involved; thinking of Steve Mercer as well. Best wishes for all the other TT competitors. The TT show will go on. RIP my son Daniel Richard Kneen, from Dad.”

Dan leaves behind a father, mother and brother Ryan, and partner Leanne.

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In 2003, David Jefferies died following a crash in practice at the TT on the TAS Razing Suzuki.

The Northern Ireland team considered withdrawing from the event but received the full backing of Jefferies' family to continue.

Ballymoney's Adrian Archibald won the Formula 1 and Senior TT races on the TAS Suzuki and dedicated his emotional victories to the memory of his team-mate.

Ulsterman Michael Dunlop, also from Ballymoney, is due to ride the Tyco BMW in Saturday's Superbike race at the TT and next Friday's Senior race.

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