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William Dunlop RIP

glenfieldman

I dont want this to be a road racing bashing thread
But I am devastated at Williams death.
He was a gentleman and a fast rider, he had lots of time for his fans

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Outlaw Pete

Wasn't a good day for legendary Dunlops.

https://www.racingpost.com/news/classic-winning-trainer-john-dunlop-dies-at-the-age-of-78/338096

glenfieldman

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Wasn't a good day for legendary Dunlops.

https://www.racingpost.com/news/classic-winning-trainer-john-dunlop-dies-at-the-age-of-78/338096

Im not into horses but RIP to that fella

Gatling

Ah crap ,

Very talented young man rip

SEPT 23 1989

These boys are living the dream on the razors edge of life and death

Nobody from his family will entertain any calls for a ban on this great sport

The last great bastion of pure adrenaline

punisher5112

Very sad, huge loss to the racing world.

I love to watch as the skill they have is unreal but very dangerous and sadly so many have been lost.

R.I.P and condolences to all your family and friends brother.

Hellrazer

Really really sad day.

Almost 18 years to the day that his uncle died.
I remember being in Skerries at the Blackhills the day Joey died in Estonia.

This death today bring back those memories although I didn't follow much of Williams career.

RIP.

jiltloop

First and foremost RIP.

I have great respect for people who push the boundaries as motorbike racers do. I understand the conflicting opinions but I think there is a certain beauty that exists at the fine edge where human engineering and skill intertwine and unfortunately when the beauty fails it's ugly. But that's what makes it's so astounding.

glenfieldman

Hellrazer wrote: »

Theres no need for that **** in a RIP thread.

Like I said, it’s not a road racing bashing thread
If anyone who don’t understand, watch the doc Road

[Deleted User]

Watched a documentary about the Dunlops a few months ago.
When it was over I thought to myself, how long till one of the young lads dies also.
I'm not bashing road racing, it was just the feeling I had after the show.
Very sad for his family.

bladespin

RIP William, the true definition of a gentleman, went way and beyond especially for his younger fans, my boys are devastated as am I.

Now for those who disrespect him and the sport he loved and ultimately gave his life for all I can say is that if you don't now then you will never understand.

Roadracing is one of the last real examples of freedom and pure excitement, in an increasibgly bland and sterile world of h&s it stands out though it comes at a price, these lads (especially the Dunlops understand this more than anyone) know what they're doing and choose to race, they are not forced or lured into it. They are the very best in the world at what they do, it's life to them.

Finally, as activities go, yes, it's 'dangerous' but should we simply ban all activities that are regarded as 'dangerous'? Soldiers, firefighters, navy, river rescue, jockeys etc etc. Roadracers are unique but aren't the only ones who take risks. My 2c.

Harry Palmr

Three empty chairs in the one family is a hell of a price to pay for a sport.

Mint Sauce

I know little about Motorbike Racing, but I do know the name Dunlop.

RIP. Condolances to his family, friends, and all in the Motorbiking world, who I am sure mourning his death too.

padd b1975

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Three empty chairs in the one family is a hell of a price to pay for a sport.

Bottom line right there folks!

bladespin

Harry Palmr wrote:

Three empty chairs in the one family is a hell of a price to pay for a sport.

padd b1975 wrote:

Bottom line right there folks!

It's closer to 7.

As mentioned already the Dunlops know the ugly side if the sport better than anyone but continue on.

XsApollo

Some sh*t comments in here.

R.I.P William Dunlop
Sad

Guy:Incognito

bladespin wrote: »

Finally, as activities go, yes, it's 'dangerous' but should we simply ban all activities that are regarded as 'dangerous'? Soldiers, firefighters, navy, river rescue, jockeys etc etc. Roadracers are unique but aren't the only ones who take risks. My 2c.

Soldiers, fire fighters, navy , river rescue and plenty more exist out of necessity. Can't see anyone objecting if we were able to make them all redundant.

bladespin

Guy:Incognito wrote:

Soldiers, fire fighters, navy , river rescue and plenty more exist out of necessity. Can't see anyone objecting if we were able to make them all redundant.

Not suggesting otherwise just pounting out this isn't the only 'activity' that carries a risk in an uncontrolled environment.

The high horse brigade

Many sports and activities are dangerous. UFC is dangerous. Parachuting is dangerous. Horse riding is dangerous.

ArchXStanton

RIP...sad news to wake up too

I can hear the races on now from my house,hope the rest of the riders stay safe

Chaos Tourist

Pugzilla wrote: »

Have you ever been on a motorbike?

Most fun you can have with your clothes on.

I dunno, showering is nice but hardly thrilling?

RustyNut

bladespin wrote: »

No, you don't simply stop something, people still climb mountains, Everest being the goal for many, yet more die doing this than road racing.

If you don't understand it then ban it.

Stupid attitude.

[Deleted User]

I watched a documentary about the Dunlops a few years ago. As someone who is petrified of death I was in awe of the risks they took for their passion. May William rest in peace.

ginandtonicsky

I read something a few years ago about how the two brothers William and Michael don’t get on, they fell out after a race that William won a few years before that. That racing rivalry had really come between them.

Really hope for Michael’s sake that they had resolved that and were close again. Can’t imagine how he’s feeling right now.

Taytoland

RIP William, a true son of Ulster.

ZX7R

R.I.P William
What made it worse for me was the way rte news reported on it last night.how his father and Joey were killed also and going on how the guards will be investigation.
You never hear a peep out of our national news station about when him or his family win races.
No reports when Michael wone his races in the TT.
No reports when jack Kennedy Dublin man wone
Yesterday in a British championship or when Eugene laverty podium in world supers.
Only negative reporting sad really

flatty

I'm saddened by this. It's awful. There is a grim predictability to , in particular, the Isle of Man tt.
Yet, having said that, I watch it, read about it, and hope to go one year.
I am extremely reluctant to talk about banning a sport designed, developed and raced by consenting adults, who are putting no one bar themselves in harms way.

Pugzilla

Irish public in general has a disdain for motorcyclists.

prunudo

Life is about living. How somebody chooses to live that life is nobody elses buisness but their own. Some people take an easy approach, work a nine to five, retire into old age and are happy with that.
Others live for each day, seek out thrills and new experiences. Thats what makes everybody unique and different.
Don't judge how others wish to live their lives based on how you live yours.

ChikiChiki

RIP William. Its very divisive I think when it comes down to it. One Dunlop killed is too many, that family have been through so much.

Most of us dont know that life, therefore its easy to judge from behind the keyboard I guess.

erica74

RIP to another legend. I couldn't believe it when I heard it. As others have said, William has left behind family and friends who supported him in his passion and who understood the risks but, even so, they are still entitled to mourn and grieve the same as if he had died any other way.