British Superbike rider Ben Godfrey has died in a racing accident at the age of 25.

Godfrey fell off his bike during a No Limits Trackdays event at Donington Park in Leicestershire on Sunday.

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A statement read: “During the second advanced group session of our No Limits Track day today at Donington Park, Ben Godfrey, 25, collided with another bike on the approach to Redgate and fell from his machine.

“Tragically, he suffered serious injuries and despite immediate medical assistance trackside, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.”

No Limits Trackdays director Mark Neate paid tribute to Godfrey.

He said: “Ben really was a fantastic young man and friends with so many people in the paddock, he was always smiling and had time for everyone.

“He was very excited for the start of the season and had taken part in many track days in the last month.

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“Our thoughts are with his family, his partner Jordan and his teammates and friends.”

Leicester Police confirmed the news of the tragic incident.

A spokesperson said: “We were called at 11.20am today to a report of a collision at Donington Park. It happened at around 10.30am and involved two motorcycles.

“Officers attended the location where a 25-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

“A second man, 31, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre for treatment.

“Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision are ongoing.”

Source: TalkSport.com Motorsport