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Rider has Isle of Man TT ended by bird strike in Friday Superstock race
Isle of Man TT racer Mark Parrett was denied his 99th start in the 2025 event due to a bird strike during the Superstock race on Friday, resulting in a broken arm. Parrett, a veteran racer who debuted in 2002, was aiming for his milestone 100th start in the Senior TT on Saturday. Despite a solid performance during the week in various races, the seagull incident abruptly ended his participation in the event. Parrett expressed determination to return in 2026 for his 99th TT start after a successful hospital treatment and release. Additionally, fellow racer Michael Rutter also faced a crash during the Supertwin TT 2, bringing further concerns to the ongoing TT event. The Isle of Man TT is set to conclude with the Senior TT on Saturday, albeit facing delays due to inclement weather conditions.
