Tributes paid to motorcyclist killed in race

Tributes have been paid to a motorcyclist who died after a crash during a race at a track.

The 243 Road Racing Association said Aran Sadler "was an ever-present competitor and very much part of our paddock family".

Sadler had been competing in the Bob Smith Spring Cup at Oliver's Mount in Scarborough when he came off his Kawasaki motorcycle at about 15:20 BST on Saturday, North Yorkshire Police said.

"Aran was a tremendously popular member of our paddock community and a champion several times over at Oliver's Mount. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him and raced alongside him," the association's statement added.

Sadler, who was in his 30s and from County Durham, was treated by medical staff, but died at the scene.

Police are appealing for any spectators who witnessed the incident and for any video footage to come forward.

The 243 Road Racing Association added: "Our thoughts are entirely with Aran's family and his partner Lorna at this devastating time.

"After consulting with Aran's family, racing has continued. We ask everyone to keep Aran in their thoughts and to continue the consideration shown to his family and friends throughout the weekend to date.

"We are grateful to everyone who showed patience and respect in waiting for this official statement. It means a great deal to Aran's family and to us."

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