The inquest into a motorcyclist who crashed at a racing circuit in Belgium has been opened at Norfolk Coroner's Court.
Clive Ling, a former sheet metal worker from Harwick near Long Stratton, was competing in the Open Trophy at the Chimay street circuit in Wallonia, Belgium.
The 52-year-old classic racer was identified by his wife at the scene on July 28.
He was a member of the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club (CRMC) and had raced at Goodwood racing circuit.
Senior Coroner Jacqueline Lake said the medical cause of death was 'mortal injuries due to a motorcycle collision'.
Tributes have been made by CRMC, Motorcycle News and Italian motorcycle magazine Motociclismo.
Automotive photography company Xynamic posted on social media: 'It was very sad to find out our close family friend Clive Ling has died at Chimay Circuit. Top bloke and super fast rider.'
The inquest was adjourned to November 22.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here