Sidecar passenger Jake Lowther disqualified from Isle of Man TT after positive drugs test

Jake Lowther is riding as passenger as part of outfit number seven. Credit: Isle of Man TT

The race organiser of the Isle of Man TT have confirmed that Jake Lowther has been disqualified from the 2023 event following a positive drugs test.

Lowther, who has competed in 10 previous Sidecar TT Races, tested positive for a banned substance in a random drugs test carried out as part of the event’s drug and alcohol screening protocols.

The matter has now been passed on to the Auto Cycle Union (ACU), governing body for motorcycle sport in the UK, to carry out their formal judicial process.

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In a statement ACU Events Ltd said: “The Isle of Man TT Races and the ACU share a strict zero-tolerance policy for the presence of drugs and alcohol for officials and competitors during an event period.

“As per their anti-doping policy the ACU may impose a suspension on competition for individuals found to be contravening these rules.”

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