The 1000 cm3 Production Race, first race of the 2004 Ulster Grand Prix motorcycle meeting in Dundrod, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, was stopped on the first lap when 25-year-old Scot Andy Wallace died in a horrific pile-up. He crashed on the exit of Wheelers Corner, the highest point on the course, involving in the accident five other bikes. Wallace died at the scene, English riders Mark Parrott and Ian Watson and also an unknown spectator were also injured and transported to the Royal Victoria Hospital of Belfast. After a suspension the race restarted and the number of laps was reduced from seven to five.

Andy Wallace who was making his first visit to the course, had ridden to a fine fourth place at the North West earlier in 2004, followed by a successful TT debut in June.

Wallace was the 32nd rider to lose his life in the 82-year history of the event, the 21st to die at Dundrod since the ciruit was introduced in 1953.

R.I.P