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

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

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

Updating supporters via Facebook, Parrett revealeꦺd that surgery is necessary to repair significant damage to the radi⛦us bone.

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

Parrett, who made his TT d꧑ebut back in 2002, has now established a GoFundMe page to assist with medical costs and rehabilitation.

“We’ve set up aꦓ GoFundMe to help cover costs during recovery &🔯amp; 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 carrying a significant personal cost. Every penny donated will go directly toward ꦆfunding his rehabilitation, which includes:

• Hyp⛎erbaric Oxygen Therapy – Speeds up healing and♏ promotes cellular repair.

• Red Light Therapy – Aids i♚n repairing ligaments🉐, tendons, and other soft tissues while reducing inflammation.

• Intensive Sports Physiotherapy & Rehabilitat♏ion – Restores strength, fleꦫxibility, and functional movement.

"Mark would be incredibly grateful for any support during this challenging time. The rest of 2025 will be a difficult journey—physically, ꦚmentally, and financially—and every contribution will make a meaningful difference."

The page explained his back-story: "Mark Parrett began his Isle of Man journey in 199🦄9, finishing 3rd in the Manx Newcomers Senior. From that ꧙moment, he was captivated by the unique adrenaline rush that only the Isle 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 lasting legacy - creating unforgettable memories, forming lifelong friendships, and embracing the emotional highs and lows of one of motorsport’s most iconic ev෴ents. 

"He was on track to achieve a remarkable milestone: 100 TT starts. 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 tirelessly year-round to fuel his passion for road racing. 

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