Isle of Man TT rider Mark Parrett has confirmed that he faces surgeꦰry following a fracture to his left arm sustained in last Friday’s dramatic bird strike during the Superstock race.

Parrett, who was hoping to reach 100 starts by the end of♋ race week, had his 2025 campaign abruptly ended after being hit by a seagull near the 33rd Milestone, forcing him to retire from the event.

The 𒅌arm was placed in a cast, but the injury has proven to be ✱worse than first thought.

Updating supporters via Facebook, 𒐪Parrett revealed that surgery is nec🃏essary to repair significant damage to the radius bone.

“Currently laid up and already getting bored watching TT 2025 reviews on repeat,” Parrett said. “Unfortunately, the update on my armᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ isn’t great -a significant fracture to the radius bone that will require surgery, including plates and screws. I’m hoping to go in for the operation on Friday.”

Parrett, who made his TT debut back in 2002, has now established a GoFundMe page to assist with medical costs and re✤habilitation.

“We’ve set up a GoFundMe to help cover costs during rℱecovery & rehab, and any support would be deeply appreciated,” Parrett added.

The GoFundMe page explained his injury: "Mark suffered a displaced fracture of the radius bone in his left arm, requiring open reduction and internal fixation - 🍎in simpler terms, a small titanium upgrade. Unfortunately, this is beyond even the skills of our trusty Slick to fix this time.

🐠"His recovery will involve several specialized treatments not typically available through the NHS, each carry🧜ing a significant personal cost. Every penny donated will go directly toward funding his rehabilitation, which includes:

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Speeds up h꧒ealing and promotes cellula🌜r repair.

• Red Light Therapy ꦯ– Aids 💮in repairing ligaments, tendons, and other soft tissues while reducing inflammation.

• Intensive Sports Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation – Restores strength, flexibility, and functional mov🌳ement.

"Mark would be incredibly grateful for any support during this challenging time. The rest of 2025 will be a difficult journey—physically, m🦩entally, and financially—and every contribution will make a meaningful d🎐ifference."

The page explained his back-story: "Mark Parrett began his Isle of Man journey in 1999, f𒊎inishing 3rd in the Manx Newcomers Senior. From that moment, he was captivated by the unique adrenaline rush that only the I🗹sle of Man can offer. In 2002, he competed in his first Isle of Man TT in the 1000cc Production Race.

"Over more than two decades of♏ racing, Mark has built a ไlasting legacy - creating unforgettable memories, forming lifelong friendships, and embracing the emotional highs and lows of one of motorsport’s most iconic events. 

"He was on track to achieve a remarkable milestone: 100 TT ꧑starts. Sadly, a collision with a local seagull during Superstock Race 2 this year near the 33rd Milestone has temporarily put that dream on hold.

"As many of you know, Mark is a self-employed electrician who works ෴tirel🌞essly year-round to fuel his passion for road racing. 

"Due to the incident and the injuries he sustained, he will be unable to work for approximately 8 to 10 🦩weeks following surgery."