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Robert Dunlop dies at NW200

Legendary road racer, brother of Joey Dunlop, dies after crash in 250cc qualifying. You do not have to be a member to leave your tributes.

Posted: 15 May 2008
by Visordown News

ROBERT Dunlop has died from severe chest injuries following a crash in Thursday's practice session at the North West 200.

The crash happened in the 250cc qualifying at the Mathers Cross Section of the course and involved another rider, Northern Irishman Darren Burns, who has suffered a broken leg and concussion.

It's thought the riders were approaching 160mph as the accident took place. Witnesses say that the rear wheel on Dunlop's bike appeared to stop, throwing him from the bike. Dunlop was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after 2200 BST.

Robert Dunlop's brother, Joey, died in a racing accident in Estonia in 2000.

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Trumps

Sad news.

At least Darren burns pulled through the accident.

RIP Racer dude.


Posted: 15/05/2008 23:14


Mike Hunt 2
Oh, thats a real shame, RIP Robert, his family must be going through hell, again
Posted: 15/05/2008 23:15


John..

Posted: 15/05/2008 23:16


R1 loon
Another sad loss, thoughts with his family
Posted: 15/05/2008 23:17


the stig
rip, sad sad news brother is my hero. god bless

Posted: 15/05/2008 23:21


Zeke 13
RIP. My thoughts are with his family.
Posted: 15/05/2008 23:27


TrickyDicky
Oh bollocks.  Truly sad that.
Posted: 15/05/2008 23:37


FatBoyTim
God bless Robert, my thoughts to his family and friends and all at the NW200 event
Posted: 15/05/2008 23:49


suzukidude
rip rob, gone but not forgotten,two in 3 weeks not a great start for roadracing ,but the show must go on
Posted: 15/05/2008 23:54


Marko

Oh no, i don't believe this, how terribly sad.

I had the great honour of racing against Robert and other members of the Dunlop family when they used to make their one a year trip to the Anglesey Grand meeting a few years back when i was just your average clubman.

Don't think i can find words to express at this moment in time, only to say RIP and condolences to family

Absolutely gutted.


Posted: 16/05/2008 00:01


prince harry

shocking. 2 classy irish riders killed in a week or so.

rip robert.


Posted: 16/05/2008 00:11


Bobble
Gutted
Posted: 16/05/2008 00:28


jaci

sad sad news

thoughts go out to the family and friends


Posted: 16/05/2008 00:38


veg
Very very sad news coming so soon after Martin Finnegan. Shocking for all bikers. RIP Robert
Posted: 16/05/2008 00:54


Boyder

RIP Robert,

Another hero gone doing what he loved. Such a nice bloke too. First Joey, now Robert, tragic.

Condolences to the Dunlop family and also best wishes to Darren Burns, hope he makes a speedy recovery.


Posted: 16/05/2008 00:55


st3v38
gone biking with his bro.. r.i.p.
Posted: 16/05/2008 01:23


Stickybabe
Such another tragic death of a much loved rider on The Irish Roads :R.I.P Robert and very sincere condolences to all his family and friends .
Posted: 16/05/2008 01:34


Mort_R1
Tragic news - so sad for his Family.....
Posted: 16/05/2008 01:36


biddy1
Just cannot believe this news, another Dunlop lost to this sport, never thought i would say it but think the days of road racing are coming to an end, we lost Martin Finnegan and that was bad enough to loose rob as well is just heartbreakin. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Posted: 16/05/2008 02:16


Thorn
This is so SAD. I am in shock. So many happy memories Robert, in the glory days with your brother. Sage
Posted: 16/05/2008 05:32


CBR6DC
RIP
Posted: 16/05/2008 06:44


monkimagic
So very sad
Posted: 16/05/2008 07:09


y2blade

truely devistating news


Posted: 16/05/2008 07:16


maxrpm
you know for sure robert and joey and all the late road racer,s will be at the big road race in the sky doing wot they loved the best,we will miss them sadly
Posted: 16/05/2008 07:18


mckenziedtx
No way man!! pure shock!! another 1 of the best has fallen!! He will never be forgotten! We salute you Robert!
Posted: 16/05/2008 07:40


spiceboy

His two sons were racing in the north west 200 as well. Must be horrendous.

Thoughts with his family


Posted: 16/05/2008 09:35


Mr Marv

RIP fella..

Sad times


Posted: 16/05/2008 09:43


Ernie Cooley

It is another sad day

RIP

Thoughts go out to his family and friends 


Posted: 16/05/2008 09:48


Jenko

thats one of those moments that really makes you sit down and think. truely sad loss.

best wishes to family, R.I.P robert


Posted: 16/05/2008 11:26


Kevan Weightman 2
A devastating loss to the racing world.Sincere condolences to all family and friends.R.I.P Robert may you race those tracks in the skies with Joey,Martin and all other riders who have paid the ultimate price for the sport we all love.Kev,Debbie,Heidi and Ron.
Posted: 16/05/2008 12:04


wing1122
shocking Sincere condolences to all family and friends.R.I.P Robert
Posted: 16/05/2008 16:29


kirklet

 Terrible news, thoughts go out to his lads and family


Posted: 16/05/2008 16:46


Jimbo777
Condolences to the family. God bless him..
Posted: 16/05/2008 18:04


A-I-S

Posted: 16/05/2008 18:08


dooffle9
RIP Robert.
Posted: 16/05/2008 18:32


Skid-lid
RIP. VERY SAD
Posted: 16/05/2008 19:24


y2blade
BBC NI

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/tv/programmes/northwest200live/index.shtml

BBC TWO NI Friday May 16 at 10pm and repeated at midnight on BBC One NI

Stephen Watson presents a tribute to road racing legend Robert Dunlop, who died after an accident during practice for the North West 200, and looks ahead to the day's racing.
Posted: 16/05/2008 19:27


Ziffy
very sad RIP
Posted: 16/05/2008 22:31


IsleofWightracer

True heros, one and all; especially carrying on after losing his brother. So sad for his family and motorsport


Posted: 17/05/2008 19:52


manxgirl

we were gutted to hear this, got a text at work and burst out crying! too much to bear after losing Martin too!

RIP Robert, you will be sorely missed.

Keep going Michael, Steven and Sam, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

See you at the TT. XXXXXX


Posted: 18/05/2008 14:34

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