William Dunlop RIP

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.