Isle of Man TT rider Mark Parrett has confi🌱rmed that he faces surgery following a fracture to his left arm sustained in last Friday’s dramatic bird strike during tܫhe 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 nea🤪r 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 Faceboo🎶k, Parrett revealed that surgery is necessary 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 arm 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, w🍌ho made his TT debut back in 2002, has n🦩ow established a GoFundMe page to assist with medical costs and rehabilitation.

“We’ve set up a GoFundMe to help cover costs during recovery & rehab, and ꦗany support wouᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚld be deeply appreciated,” Parrett added.

The GoFundMe page explained his injury: "Ma♕rk 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 N🐠HS, each carrying a significant personal cost. Every penny donated will go directly toward funding his rehabilitation, which includes:

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 📖– Speeds up healing and promotes cellular repair.

• Red Light Therapy – Aids i꧑n repairing ligaments, tendons, and other soft tissues while reducing inflammation.

• Intensive Sports Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation – Restores strength,🐈 flexibility, and functional movement.

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

The page explained his back-storꦕy: "Mark Parrett began his Isle of Man journey in 1999, finishing 3rd in the Manx Newcomers Senior. From that moment, 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 lif𓆉elong friendships, and embꦆracing the emotional highs and lows of one of motorsport’s most iconic events. 

"He was on ꦐtrack to achieve a remarkable milestone: 100 TT starts. Sadly, a collision with a local seagull during Superstoc💞k 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-roun𓄧d 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."