Gary McCoy, a road racer from Northern Ireland, suffered a severe crash during the Isle of Man TT in June. The accident left him with five broken vertebrae, one of which was crushed, and a broken shoulder blade. This was the second major injury he has sustained in 13 months. Earlier, in 2025, McCoy was involved in a serious crash at the North West 200, where he suffered a brain bleed, a punctured lung, and 22 broken bones. Despite these life-threatening injuries, McCoy remains determined to return to racing, aiming to compete again in the future. Speaking to the BBC Bikes podcast, McCoy expressed disbelief at the recent crash during the Isle of Man TT, calling himself "very, very lucky" to have survived. He explained that his motivation to keep racing comes from his deep passion for motorbikes and his need to return to work. McCoy grew up watching road racing in Ireland and made his North West 200 debut in 2022, where he achieved several top 10 finishes. After recovering from his 2025 accident, he was set to make his TT debut with the family-run MadBros team in June. However, the crash during the opening Supersport race ended his TT debut prematurely. McCoy described qualifying for the TT as "the best thing I've ever done," and he was "unbelievable" to finally get to race. He noted that even experienced riders had moments of difficulty in the damp conditions, but he felt it was unfortunate that a newcomer like himself was caught out. Despite the risks, McCoy acknowledges that road racing is "a very selfish sport," one that often puts family first. He has two young children and a wife, Leana, who would prefer him to stay away from the track. However, she is supportive of his racing career. After his 2025 crash, McCoy moved back in with his parents for three months while Leana dealt with the arrival of their newborn. He described her as a "strong woman" and said she is a source of support for his racing ambitions. Now, McCoy is focused on returning to the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT, where he hopes to make progress. For the TT in particular, he said he "can't describe the feeling" of getting ready to race down Bray Hill for the opening laps, highlighting the emotional and physical intensity of the event.