Marc Ramsbotham

Marc Ramsbotham was on the final lap of the Senior TT race over the 37-miles of public island roads when he crashed close to the 26-mile marker on the mountain section of the world-famous course on June 8 2007. Mr Ramsbotham, 33, from Wymondham, died at the scene. Two spectators were also killed.
Motorcyclist dies in crash - report

To pay your tributes to Marc, email webdesk@edp24.co.uk

You can also visit his website, www.rammyracing.co.uk

MARC. Our beloved son, wonderful husband to Sarah and father to our treasured grandaughters Beulah & Bronwyn, adored brother to Melanie, and much loved nephew & grandson. No time to say goodbye, only take care and goodluck on the roadside that morning and one last photo requested by you.

Words cannot express losing you in such a tragic and untimely way and cannot except we will never see your grinning face so full of energy and laughter. You feared nothing and called yourself the machine.

Our world has fallen apart without you here and life can never be the same. You achieved so much in your 34 years and we are so very very proud. We love you so much. You were completely unique, simply the best. So as you would say 'see you later', take care son until we meet again.

Your loving Mum & Dad. x x x x x

The big brother I adored. Words can never express the loss of losing you.
I will miss you so very much, every minute, hour, day, week, month & all the years.
I will never stop loving you.
Your Sister
Melanie x x x

In memory of Marc, our much-loved grandson who was killed on the Isle of Man doing what he loved best, motorcycle racing. Our deepest sympathy to his wife Sarah and daughters Beulah and Bronwyn and his sister Melanie and mother and father Sue and Ernie.
With all our love as always. He will be missed more than words can ever say.
Grandparents Rob and Edna

A tribute to our very dear and special grandson, Marc.
We think you knew how much we have always loved you and how proud we were of all you had achieved and your lovely family. Our hearts go out to them and all who loved you in their deep grief. For us, a light has gone out of our lives and we are left with our memories of you over the years and the care and all you did for us. Memories of you which should have been your memories of us. You had a special way of saying "Bye" which is in my head all the time and now we have to say it to you. God bless you and keep you dear Marc. R.I.P.
Your devoted Nana & Grandad

Marc, to pay a tribute to you is so very hard because we still expect to see your cheeky grin and feel your love of life and enthusiasium in everything you did. But in our grandchildren Beulah and Bronwyn we see so very much of you, their smiles, the things they do and the energy you have passed on to them. You were a great husband to Sarah and a really brilliant dad, and we are proud to have had you as a son-in-law. You will always be much loved and missed.

Love always Julie and Paul
xxx

I still can't believe that my lovely nephew Marc has gone. He lived life to the max and his loss leaves a huge gap in so many people's lives. His family are inconsolable, as are his many friends.
Marc would have been devastated that the accident caused the deaths of two spectators, and serious injury to two more. All our thoughts are with them and their families.
Rest in peace Marc, your loving Auntie Gill

He was a fantastic rider, a good friend and he will be sadly missed by everyone.
Peter Standley

I knew Marc really well, he was always happy to help me. I had a bad start to the season and he was there to help and support me, he was such a nice bloke, really genuine. He was doing well this year with the road racing and he really wanted to race in the TT.
Norfolk power-bike racer Sam Bishop

You were always so funny
Always winding me up when i was coachin Beulah or swimmin with her
"Giit on with it"
No.1 Legend, always a winner in my eyes.
Lots of Love
Sophie Liddament xxx

Never will be forgotten a great daring and powerfull person our love to all the family
love Lin and Graham G and family xxx

I can remember the smile on Marks face at our Motorcycle Dinner last January when he said he was to do the centenary TT and the professional speech he gave was received with warm applause,a true gent.
when ever we went to the pits to see him and his family you always got a warm welcome no matter what sort of day he was having.
top bloke Rammy who gave 100% and loved his racing I have not known him long but the short time I have known him has been priceless.
Never forget you mate and you rode brilliant at the TT
Ged & the Kings Lynn boys

I was so sad to hear of Marc's death, although doing something I know he loved. I have very happy memories of Mark from when I taught him at Spooner Row CP School when he was a delightful 'lovable rogue'. I send his family my sympathy as I think of them at this time, especially Sarah and the girls.
All my thoughts are with you
Joan Segger
retired head of Spooner Row Primary School

marc the person i spent all my childhood with.so many laughs so many great memories.im lucky to of known you keep smiling up in motorbike heaven
cherie w

Hi my name is Ashley Willis i am 16 and i live in Wymondham i have met Mark 1 or 2 before we was a very nice man who you could get on with i send my reguards to all of his family Mark was a fantastic guy i will miss him and never forget him RIP Mark
From Ashley xx

I will always remember Marc with love and affection, he had a wicked sense of humour and was never short of conversation. I too was his sponsor when I owned the Motorcycle Clothing Centre in Wymondham. He lived for his family and friends and hopefully he is still doing what he does best by never giving up. Rest in peace dear friend and god bless.
Billy Sue and girls.

On behalf of Sue's work colleagues and friends, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Trina Dixon, Manager, Linden Court

I only met Marc on two brief occasions but he was contagiously inspirational and just plain good honest fun. We lost a good one but one who left much for us all to live up to - thanks for the time you gave us Marc.
Phil R1 - Norwich

We only knew Marc through his wife Sara, when she came to mate her cocker spaniels with our stud dogs, so we had only met him a few times when we went to see the puppies. He came over as a devoted family man and our thoughts are with Sarah and the girls at what must be the lowest point ever in their lives. We are here for you Sarah, you know you only have to pick up the phone and we will help you however we can.
Jill and Fred, Aldertree, Old Buckenham.

Never met you Marc but having raced the TT myself in the 60's I know the inspiration and challenge you took on and achieved in the toughest and greatest roadrace in the world.
It takes a special type of person to achieve the speeds you did in The Isle of Man on your first visit. My sympathy to all your family and friends at their tragic loss.
Rest in Peace Under the Chequered Flag, Marc
Arthur Lawn

I was at the Pembrey circuit in South Wales when I received a phone call to inform me of the accident. I've always felt that a passion for motor sport is to embrace and celebrate life itself,and when sometimes things go tragically wrong the sense of grief and loss is equal to the love and respect we all feel for that person. Jez Clark,Team JCR and myself would like to send our deepest condolences to Marc's family and friends.
David Bennett

I offer my sincerest condolences to all Mark's family and freinds. I, as a Marshal at the TT was devastated by the incident, made more so by my attendance at the scene.
Stuart Read

We (Onchan Raceway) met Marc for the first time last Thursday Evening an event we run each year, the TT Riders Night.
This, I believe was the first time Marc had taken to racing on 3 wheels, a Reliant Robin.
Marc made not only a huge impression on everyone at Onchan Raceway but on every one in the stadium, even more so when he collected the "TT Rider of the Night" trophy, presented by Sarah.
Every single one of us were devastated by the news on Friday and we would like to pass on our deepest condolences to all Marc's family and friends.
Onchan Raceway

Marc, You will be sadly missed by so many people. Your infectious grin and upbeat approach to life touched everyone who’d ever met you. I never really got a chance to say goodbye before I left and now that moment will never come. My sincerest condolences to Sarah and all Marc’s family.
You will never be forgotten and will always live on in the my and all of
his friends and family’s thoughts.
Goodbye mate
Phil Underwood (Sidecar 999), Queensland, Australia

So sad to hear of the loss of Marc and the spectators also involved. We recently saw Marc win 5 races at Scarborough so when we knew he was entered for the TT made a point of following his progress. He appeared to have taken to the mountain circuit so we were deeply shocked to learn of his accident he looked so smooth and in control everywhere we watched around the TT course.
Hearfelt condolences to Marc's wife, family and friends he will be missed on the roads scene. RIP
Bill and Jackie

Carole and I only knew Marc for a short time but he became a true friend. He will be greatly missed by everybody our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family
RIP Rammi
Regards, Trucker

I first saw Marc race in 2005 at Scarborough and it soon became clear as to how talented he was. He was a becoming a real star and I'm pleased that I got to know him and that I was able to witness his finest hour, in May this year, when he won five races at Oliver's Mount. I spoke to Marc a few times at the TT, the last time being on Thursday afternoon in the paddock, just a day before his final race, and we had a good chat about how he had been getting on and how he was enjoying himself thoroughly. When the news came through, I was stunned and am deeply saddened by his passing - my heart goes out to his wife and daughters and to all his family friends. I can honestly say I never saw him without a smile on his face and that's how I'll remember him - RIP
Phil Wain, RealRoadRacing.Com

still cant believe it,what a top boke always laughing and living life to the max will be greatly missed,sincere condolences to sarah and family R.I.P rammey
carl (tibbs)

I grew up in the same village as Marc and have been friends for a long time. We shared a passion for bikes but Marc had all the skills and talent! Marc was a truly great rider, a true friend and one of the best guys I’ve ever known.
I always will your friendship, your dry humour and days out on track, a terrible loss to all that knew you. Quite simply I’ll miss you forever mate.
Justin

I knew Rammy through my ex husband. He was a lovely guy, a real character, always ready for a challenge and would be there to help anyone. A few months after I split from my husband he spotted me at Snetterton and made a point of coming over to say hi and see how I was. That’s the type of guy he was. I remember seeing him race at Brands Hatch once and he was amazing, a really talented racer. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. RIP Rammy
Helen

Marc you were one of the best laughs at school, and i will always remember you with fondest memories, love to sarah and your daughters at this tragic time, it was a privalage to have know you,
REST IN PIECE RAMMY X
Marilyn Copplestone (bunn)

Many of us have a dream, but do nothing to achieve it.
Marc's dream and ambition was to make something of himself in the world of racing. His hard work and determination would have got him to the top. Sadly his dream was unable to be fulfilled. Marc will be missed by many. our sincere thoughts are with all his family.
Gladys@Brian.

I was shocked to hear that Marc had lost his life on the Mountain last friday, I met Marc first time last year at the Ulster GP, he really impressed me at Dundrod and afterwards I was speaking with Marc about his interest doing the TT. I was looking for Marc on the TT paddock, found him and his good friends, spoke with Marc's friends after what has happened in the Senior, gutted, I think that's the word, the biggest shame in life, loosing such a young talented kind man.
As I am taking photographs for my website I promised to Marc's friends to send all my pictures of Marc to his beloved wife and children.
Rest in Peace Marc, it was great to have known you.
Gert Meulman. (www.joey-jan.com)

I never met Marc but watched him steadily improve over the course of the TT fortnight and was impressed by his progress.
I am sure he would have done well in the future, had this tragedy not occured and robbed the world of his talent and enthusiasm.
My thought - like many others' - are for his family, friends and all other affected by this terrible accident.
Liz "Boakesey" Boakes, Photographer, Isle of Man.

I didn’t know Rammy and now never will get the chance. But as a fellow Bike racer my condolences go out to all those that were close to him.
Tim Churchill, Bemsee Thunderbike

I can only say how sorry I am about Marc’s death. I know this does really touch the surface on the grief Marc’s wife, daughters and family must be feeling right now. I was at the TT as were thousands of others, merely a spectator watching the sport I love with such a passion. I saw Marc’s wife on the mountain with the police the day after and that image shall stay with me for the rest of my life. Try to be strong Sarah, for your girls and I know Marc will wait for you, as you had asked. This is sent with so many, many thoughts to you all xxx
Sarah Blakey

I am a brit currently working overseas in Qatar, I race Superbikes myself and I am a regular TT visitor, unfortunately this year I was unable to make the Island due to work commitments and had to listen to the event via the internet from my home in the middle east.
I did not know Mark, but read up on him and the other newcomers prior to the event. The TT is one of motor sports greatest challenges and any rider that actually makes it to the Island is a hero in my eyes, the selection process is very strict and for those that are not aware Mark was one of the elite few that made it.
The 50,000 or so spectators make the yearly pilgrimage to the isle of Man for that very reason, not to see someone crash but to see the best riders in the world pit themselves against the most challenging circuit in the world, the TT is unique in being one of the few circuits in the world where spectators can get really close to the action, in this case with tragic consequences
My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and the families of the others involved.
My thoughts are with you....
Nidge Gladstone

Best wishes to all the family involved and you will be sadly missed . I did not know Marc but being a visitor to the TT you feel like you know the people and racers. Sounds like a true racer and gent.
Lee

Marc was a truly genuine nice guy and was a very well respected racer. His death has sent shock waves throughout the whole racing fraternity. He achieved so much in his racing career - a true inspiration. His family must be very proud of him.
His death is as untimely as it undeserved and our hearts go out to his whole family at this time.
Sam Bishop Racing Team

only met mark once, at snetterton a couple of weeks ago,lovely bloke, I really enjoyed talking to him about racing and bikes in general. was looking forward to finding out if he had "kicked Rutters arse" as he promised me he was going to. I did'nt know him very well but i will miss him. so sorry sarah.
Ian Berrisford (Sibs Dad)

You will always be a winner in my eyes! always Making me laugh down the field watching Angy kid on you mob! You truly are a fantastic guy and you are such a sad loss to everyone! You were the best dad and husband to your family, and a good friend to many! gonna miss you Rammy!
Lots of Love
xxx Katie Clarke xxx

Marc, you always made everyone laugh at school and for many years after, from when you got your first bike it was obvious you had immense talent. You will be sorely missed by everyone and my condolences to everyone who never met you, they'll never know what a great bloke they missed out on.
RIP RAMMY.
My deepest sympathy goes to sarah, the girls and his family.
Chris

Marc, it was an honour to airbrush your helmet for you something you was so proud of and i was too, you were so excited to be going to the TT and i was so proud that you would be wearing the helmet we both worked on together.The best thing i will remember is you me and simon all training at the gym in that little area and having a laugh and are conversations on the exrcise bikes over MCN newspaper.
i'll miss you loads mate.
Cliff (CUSTOM AIR ART UK)

Still cant beleive what happened last friday after watching you ride so well. I only knew you a short time but you'll be long forgotten mate. where ever you've gone ride fast and free. Deepest sympathy to Marc's family and to the families of the spectators involved.

Kevin Binks

We knew Marc through racing and we would like to pass on our sincere condolances to his family & friends.

Team Fuzz Racing
#35 Carl Nelson & Team

We would like to say how honoured we both feel to have known Marc. He was a great man and a fantastic rider.
At the TT we thoroughly enjoyed watching Marc, cheering him along, and having the pleasure to meet up with Marc and his Rammy Racing team in the paddocks one afternoon.
He was so excited about racing, he brought a smile to everyone's face who had the joy of being around him.

Our thoughts go out to Sarah, the girls and family.

Our local hero, you will be greatly missed.
RIP RAMMY.

Love Kayleigh and Craig xxxx

You have left a big void.
Keep on racing where ever you are.

Eddie and Andy.