Tributes to Former Oldham Teacher who Died in TT Races

Photo: Photograph (Twitter)

Chris Swallow

Tributes are being paid to a motorbike racing driver, who used to teach at a school in Oldham, after he died at a race over the weekend.

Chris Swallow, who was 37, died after a crash during the Senior Classic TT race on the Isle of Man on Saturday.

He was described as an experienced rider but was involved in a serious crash at the Ballaugh Bridge section of the course.

Mr Swallow worked as a PE teacher at Blue Coat School in Oldham, years ago.

He then emigrated to New Zealand to pursue a career in motorbike racing.  

Both the school and former pupils have paid tribute to him. 

Swallow made his debut in the 2007 Manx Grand Prix and was a regular competitor in the Classic TT races.

He earned two runner-up places in the 2012 Classic Manx GP and was fourth in last year's Senior Classic TT race.

The Manx Motor Cycle Club paid tribute saying; "The club wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to Chris's family including his father Bill and his wife Jen and children."

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