THE Oxford Mail has opened a book of condolence for a Didcot motorcyclist who died following an accident during the opening of the Manx Grand Prix.
Irish rider Louis O’Regan died following injuries sustained in an accident at Kate’s Cottage in the 2024 event, held in the Isle of Man.
The 43-year-old was an "experienced competitor" and made his debut at the Manx Grand Prix in 2013.
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Race organisers confirmed his death with "great sadness" and extended their "heartfelt condolences Louis’s partner Sarah, his family, loved ones, and friends".
A statement released on Sunday (August 18) evening said: "Louis, an Irishman who lived in Didcot, England, was an experienced competitor at the Manx Grand Prix having made his debut in the 2013 Newcomers A Race, finishing 12th.
"He recorded his personal best lap speed in the 2019 Junior Race, lapping at an average speed of 114.7mph.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to Louis’s partner Sarah, his family, loved ones, and friends."
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Book of Condolence
"We have opened a book of condolence for Louis O'Regan, who sadly died following an accident at the opening of the Manx Grand Prix. This is for anyone who wants to leave a tribute to Louis or condolences for their loved ones. Please know we will moderate content to ensure it remains a respectful space."
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Leave your tributes hereA really sad loss, Condolences to the whole family. RIP Louis.
Leave your tributes hereWas gonna race you to the gates but now you’ve got a head start. See you at the bar then matey. X ;)
Leave your tributes hereMay you forever ride on eternal roads, guided by guardian angels on wheels and surrounded by those racers gone before you. May your journeys be peaceful, your pit stops restful, and your heavenly adventures endless. Race in Peace Louis. With respect from the IOM motorcycle road racing community.
Leave your tributes hereI will you miss you my friend, one of the most genuine guys I ever met. So many races together and time spent on track and on the phone. Rest in peace xxx
Leave your tributes hereStill don’t really know what to say… just a genuinely good, funny,mental bloke that I am going to miss dearly x will cherish the memories mate x you certainly were one of a kind x💔
Leave your tributes hereOne of the good guys, R I P my friend.
Leave your tributes hereStill can't come to terms how this has happened your one kind and we will miss you greatly do what you loved most up there we will meet again . Rest in peace mate ❤️ #13 xxx
Leave your tributes hereLouis and I were in the same form group at St. Birinus, and were friends all the way through school. He never had a bad word to say about anyone and his love of motorbikes was obvious even back then. My sympathies go to his family and friends. RIP Louis.
Leave your tributes hereRest in Peace and deepest condolences and sympathies to the family.
Leave your tributes hereSad Sad Day, RIP Louis
Leave your tributes herecondolences my deepest
Leave your tributes hereLife’s not going to be the same without you buddy, so many amazing memories and stories that we will all be talking about for years to come. Rest easy mate
Leave your tributes hereTop bloke, great memories u will be greatly missed my friend, RIP till we meet again ❤️
Leave your tributes hereGreat memories with this man a true gent many hours spent touring the country in a camper racing together so many laughs he will be truly missed.
Leave your tributes hereRIP great lad my thoughts are with your family and friends
Leave your tributes hereYou’ve left an unfillable hole in the world brother, Rest easy my friend. Until we ride again ❤️
Leave your tributes hereMiss you mate, You will be greatly missed, Until we meet again x
Leave your tributes hereYou will be greatly missed a all round great guy. RIP mate.
Leave your tributes hereA genuine nice guy. Talented rider. A sad loss for all his family and friends. Rest in peace and enjoy your ride up there.
Book of Condolence
We have opened a book of condolence for Louis O'Regan, who sadly died following an accident at the opening of the Manx Grand Prix. This is for anyone who wants to leave a tribute to Louis or condolences for their loved ones. Please know we will moderate content to ensure it remains a respectful space.
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