A motorcyclist who died following a crash during a race at a Norfolk circuit has been named.

Sam Clews, of Staffordshire, died during a Classic Racing Motorcycle Club meeting on Sunday, July 2. 

The incident happened at the start of the Lansdowne Classic Series race at Snetterton and involved several riders, some of whom were seriously injured. 

The 32-year-old's long-term friend, Terry Griffiths, identified the body at the racing circuit on Harling Road, off the A11, to officers from Norfolk police. 

Another of the injured riders was taken to hospital. 

Mr Clews’ step mother confirmed that Sam David Clews was born on November 4, 1990, in Stoke-on-Trent.

He was a business owner and lived at Sneyd Avenue in Newcastle-under-Lyme. 

An inquest into his death was opened on Tuesday, July 11, at Norfolk Coroner’s Court, County Hall, Norwich. 

It was led by area coroner from Norfolk, Yvonne Blake, who confirmed that the medical cause of death was given as “multiple traumatic injuries due to or as a consequence of a motorcycle collision”. 

An inquest to determine the official cause of death will take place in January next year. 

Eastern Daily Press: Norfolk Coroner\'s Court, Norwich

Team Lansdowne paid tribute to Mr Clews via a statement on its website. It read: “We lost one of our Lansdowne family when Sam Clews was fatally injured in a start line incident.  

“Sam was a highly valued member of our family as he was a great, talented person with a lively sense of humour, who would help anyone. He was also a fast and safe rider who won many Lansdowne races and of course rode as partner to the likes of Peter Hickman at the Goodwood Revival. 

“All our thoughts, wishes and prayers go out to his wonderful family at this horribly difficult time.” 

The Classic Racing Motorcycle Club also published its own statement via Facebook. It read: “The hearts and minds of all in the club are with the families of those involved at this time.”