R.I.P Robert Dunlop

Limerick Bandit · 15-05-2008 10:41pm #1

Dunlop dies after motorbike crash

Dunlop survived a major accident on the Isle of Man TT in 1994

Motorcyclist Robert Dunlop has died after suffering severe chest injuries in a crash in Thursday's practice session at the North West 200.
Another Northern Ireland rider, Darren Burns, suffered a suspected broken leg and concussion in the accident, but is said to be stable in hospital.
The accident happened in the 250cc qualifying as the riders approached the Mathers Cross Section of the course.
Dunlop's brother Joey was killed in a racing accident in Estonia in 2000.
The riders were travelling at speeds of about 160mph when the accident happened.
Dunlop's bike appeared to seize and he went over the handlebars. He was rushed to the Causeway Hospital in nearby Coleraine, where he died from his injuries shortly after 2200 BST. Burns was following behind and was unable to avoid hitting the Ballymoney rider.

Limerick Bandit · 15-05-2008 10:42pm

RIP

another sad loss

Green_Martian · 15-05-2008 10:45pm

RIP Robert..........Such a shame

galwaytt · 15-05-2008 10:55pm

ah crumbs,........not a good month...........

dc69 · 15-05-2008 11:07pm

R.I.P,what a waste of a life

amacachi · 15-05-2008 11:10pm

Rip

lukester · 15-05-2008 11:26pm

Not another one. Very sad news.

Run_to_da_hills · 15-05-2008 11:34pm

RIP. Another loss.

Wishbone Ash · 15-05-2008 11:42pm

Just heard it in the pub tonight, I'm gutted! RIP Robert.

Esel · 16-05-2008 12:46am

Terrible news. Watched him win a 250 race (on TV) last week. Was telling the brother-in-law about it, and said to him that I really wondered why he hadn't hung up his boots already. I mean, his two sons were competing against him in the 125 race! He was interviewed, and asked why he was still racing, and he said (more or less) 'As long as the buzz is still there, I'll keep racing'.

RIP

kaysersosay · 16-05-2008 2:57am

another good one gone :mad: thanks for the enjoyment

admiralofthefleet · 16-05-2008 3:01am

saw a picture of him earlier carrying joey's coffin after his accident, sad to see, RIP

greatgoal · 16-05-2008 4:09am

jesus,thats shocking ,r.i.p robert and thanks for the memories:(

cir287 · 16-05-2008 7:23am

so sad to hear, thanks for all the memories, you'll not be forgotten.
condolences to the family
Godspeed.
RIP Robert

Chong · 16-05-2008 7:25am

Very Sad news, RIP Rob.

So harsh on his Family.

pirate reject · 16-05-2008 7:53am

I've just heard the news. Very sad

RIP

Hornswoggle · 16-05-2008 8:32am

Absolutely devestated.

R.I.P rab

furtzy · 16-05-2008 8:47am

R.I.P Robert. Will always remember watching your wins on the rotary Norton back in 1990 from the railway bank in portrush....great memories

KramerDog · 16-05-2008 9:07am

Another sad loss to Road Racing and of course a far greater tragedy for his family, a fear they must have had at the start of every new racing season. Having watched Robert and his brother Joey race on the roads for many years they both never seemed to have that desperation to win that other racers had and always seemed to ride with a built-in safety margin however small that I'm sure left them both believing they would avoid the dangers in the sport.
Road Racing is a dangerous sport and there comes a time when you have to tell yourself that it's time to hang up the boots, you have rolled the dice for long enough and walk away. I hope some of the other current riders will learn from this sad event.
Again, condolences to his family, Robert, rest in peace.

De Hipster · 16-05-2008 10:26am

Rest in Peace Robert "the Dunlop".

Rather than providing 'lessons learned' & 'stern advice' to other racers & sports people, I suggest that people be mindful of the fact that you don't know who might be reading posts on forums & how they are affected by this. Let the investigation, which is underway, into the incident make the recommendations & proposals for the future of the sport.

My deepest condolences to the Dunlop family & wider population of the Road Racing community.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 16-05-2008 11:03am

R.I.P.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43u8M3criOQ

Steffano2002 · 16-05-2008 12:16pm

R.I.P Robert

R.I.P Martin

All this is very sad...

SlabMurphy · 16-05-2008 12:43pm

This is truly tragic, coming so soon after Martin's death, I'm really stunned, what can anyone say.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 16-05-2008 1:06pm

SlabMurphy wrote: »

This is truly tragic, coming so soon after Martin's death, I'm really stunned, what can anyone say.

I think most race fans are feeling the same.

I was out of touch with everyone yesterday, had a ton of work to get through so had the phone etc off.

Switched on the radio this morning and thought I'd heard something about Robert Dunlop being killed, switched on the phone to ring around and was sick to my stomach when I got the messages from my brother.

Road Racing, its a terrible beauty.