41 year old Steve Hislop passed away yesterday as a result of a helicopter accident, according to a report in MCN. Hislop was a hero to many British motorcyclists, and, in addition to multiple British Superbike titles, Hislop won 11 Isle of Man TT races.
Here is a link to the British website MCN’s discussion of the tragic accident, with a brief summary of Hislop’s career and several photos.
Our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Hislop.