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.
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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Sad news. At least Darren burns pulled through the accident. RIP Racer dude.
Posted: 15/05/2008 23:14
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
shocking. 2 classy irish riders killed in a week or so. rip robert.
Posted: 16/05/2008 00:11
sad sad news thoughts go out to the family and friends
Posted: 16/05/2008 00:38
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
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
RIP fella.. Sad times
Posted: 16/05/2008 09:43
It is another sad day RIP Thoughts go out to his family and friends
Posted: 16/05/2008 09:48
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
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
very sad  RIP
Posted: 16/05/2008 22:31
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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