R.I.P Martin Finnegan

[pdb1974]

Martin Finnegan whom i had got to to know quite well as he was a friend of my wifes was tragically killed today at the Tandagree road races when his bike seized.Initially it was given as gearbox failure but investigation is ongoing.He leaves behind Brenda his wife of only 5 months,and Rachel his daughter,who will be 3 at the start of June.Thoughts are with all his family and friends.
Road Racing will miss you Martin,you were simply superb to watch and a great hero to young kids from all over Ireland

R.I.P #45

[Smiler33]

Condolences to family and friends.

RIP Martin

[Cocky]

RIP Martin!!

Tragic!!

[10,500RPM]

R.I.P a sad passing :cry:

[Nig]

RIP BIG FINNEGAN!

I'm very sad to hear this - a big loss to roadracing. One of my favourite riders; I remember watching him backing it in to the last corner at Tandragee about 3 years ago!! Fantastic style on a bike! Condolances to the family.

[Shilly39]

RIP fella, thoughts with his family and friends :(

[10,500RPM]

RIP BIG FINNEGAN!

I'm very sad to hear this - a big loss to roadracing. One of my favourite riders; I remember watching him backing it in to the last corner at Tandragee about 3 years ago!! Fantastic style on a bike! Condolances to the family.

that'll be him alright he was on top form today until the accident. big loss to road racing

[sprocketflup]

:(

[GixerGaz]

I have only just read the news on MCN.

My thoughts go to his wife, children, family, friends and fans alike.

R.I.P. Martin. :worship:

[Alex]

R.I.P. Martin.... condolences to all his family.

[casey]

R.I.P Martin Finnegan, Condolences to all

[gsxrsoul]

RIP Big Man.

Tragic like when DJ went!

[Pete247]

RIP Martin :(

[gixer joe]

Jesus lads this news is ****ed up.
Martin Finnegan was a true talent on the road racing circuit.Not only a gifted rider but a gentleman into the bargin. This year he was back with his favourite team Yamaha and was looking seriously strong with them. Rest In Peace Martin.
May the road to heaven have many twists and turns
RIP

[Bushy]

R.I.P fella :(

[JD]

R.I.P. Martin. So tough on those left behind, it really is very sad.

jonnyd

[bubs]

R.I.P Martin Condolences to friends and family

[STEALTH52]

RIP Fella....

[FallOff1]

what a great loss to the road racing fraternity. RIP fella .
Condolences to his family.

[Nords]

So very sad! My thoughts are with his wife and family, tragic loss.

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[10,500RPM]

terrible crash, R.I.P #45 and speedy recovery to the spectators (one of whom I helped off the circuit was in a lot of pain and currently in coleraine hospital), bike seized, locked the rear into marlacoo corner, Martin left the bike while travelling at serious speed over a slight crest and both went pretty much head-on into a steep embankment, then up through a timber fence on top. one marshal was blessed he got out of the way in time. tragic accident and really hope not to witness anything like it again.

He had it all, the style, charisma, confidence, talent and a real ambassador for the sport he loved. my heart dropped when I spotted those numbers 4 and 5 on what was left of his bike when it came to a stop as I knew the outcome was not going to be good, sad day for road racing and sincere condolences to his family and friends.



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[gixxerjim]

really gutted, one of my fav riders to watch, spectacularly confident with the bike in the air, and one of the best riders for the photographers to take pics of.

will really miss his riding, another superb road man taken for the sport he loved

R.I.P

http://www.gixerjunkies.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/3576/cat/500/ppuser/598

[matty929]

Tragic RIP Martin

Thoughts are with friends and family

[GSXR]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/7382870.stm



Sad News...


Sympathy to Family.....

Take it easy Martin we'll all be there sooner or later mate.....

[K6Mart]

Oh my god , only just spotted this thread

RIP Martin :(

You will be missed

[LUX]

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[imquickerthanyou]

peace be with u brother....

[doggy]

Very sad news, a great loss to road racing

[SimmoStar]

RIP Fella...

[JonnyAnnett]

It was a bad day when the news came through about Finbar alright.

I was watching live updates of the event when the news of the accident came through. I, along with many others, all hoped that everything would be ok and the big man would pull through. Sadly that didn’t happen.

Finnegan was a larger than life character, a friendly guy who always had time for a chat, laugh and a bit of craic. His racing attributes are obviously so well documented and despite a poor 2007 due to one thing and another, he bounced back this year with the JMF/Millsport Yamaha squad. It looked as if Martin was back to his best, especially after some scintillating performances at the Cookstown and the winning the Open race at the Tandragee before that fateful accident.

I believe that Martin was going to be a force to be reconned with during 2008. He was back to his best and returned to the Yamaha stable which he had so much success previously.

It’s difficult to face another loss of such a character, friend and icon to Irish motorcycle racing. It was at the same event last year that John Donnan lost his life, which adds to the loss and mourning.

I can only wonder what may have happen if things had been different on that day. We can ask so many questions surrounding the event but the fact of the matter remains that a man has lost his life. He has left behind his beloved wife and young daughter.

Martin Finnegan was a superb guy, and he will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him and even who saw him race. I think that the escort that he had to his home in Lusk was something which summed up how highly Martin was thought off. I hope that, that will bring some comfort to the family.

I would like to extend the sympathies and thoughts of myself and the whole Jonny Annett Racing squad to the Finnegan family at this very difficult time.

Godspeed Big Man!