The Tourist Trophy mourns another victim: it is dello inglese Raúl Torras Martinez, originally from Sant Hilari Sacalm, a countryman from the west of Girona. Torras is crashed on the last lap of the Supertwin class between mile 16 and 17, losing his life at 46 years old. The dynamic has not been clarified. Torras was a character known not only for his racing experience, but also for his personality. He had made his TT debut in 2017 and was in his fifth participation. A few hours before the accident, in the Superstock race had set the record on the Snaefell Mountain Course cruising at an average of 125.70 miles per hour. Here is the official press release from the organization.
“It is with great sadness that we have to confirm that Raúl Torras Martinez of Sant Hilari Sacalm died in a crash during the first Supertwin race of the 2023 Isle of Man TT Races. The crash took place in Alpine, between the 16th and 17th miles, in the third and final lap of the race. Raúl was an incredibly popular member of the paddock family. His smile was infectious and his love for the TT and road racing was evident to anyone lucky enough to meet him. He took part in his fifth TT today and set his fastest lap so far on the Mountain Course, finishing 20th in the Superstock race. Our deepest condolences go out to Raúl’s family, loved ones and friends.”
