The re-introduction of the Sidecar TT Race for the 1954 Isle of Man TT is met with much controversy, it was opposed by the motor-cycle manufacturers who, "declare themselves as appalled" by the inclusion of a sidecar race. It was also opposed by the factories for the inclusion of the first female competitor, Germany's Inge Stol. The matter of female competitors was raised in the Isle of Man Parliament but, much to their chagrin, "Tynwald refused to ban the Fräulein."
However, tragedy would strike at the 1958 Czechoslovakian Grand Prix when the Norton sidecar that Inge was racing, with Jacques Drion driving, while holding 2nd place the bike left the road on a right-hand corner on the penultimate lap. The sidecar outfit hit a fence and turned over. Inge Stol was killed instantly and Jacques Drion died from his injuries after being admitted to the hospital.
