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JonnyAnnett
15-05-2008, 22:10
From UTV 22.00hrs

Robert Dunlop seriously injured in North West 200 session

Ulster rider Robert Dunlop has suffered serious chest injuries after a high speed crash at this evening's final practice session for Saturday's North West 200.


He`s also being treated at the Causeway Hospital for burns and a fractured leg.

He was involved in a 130 miles per hour crash with another Ulster rider - Darren Burns.

Dunlop is the most successful rider in the history of this event, with 15 wins to his credit.

Certainly thinking about Robert at this time! He was looking so good too.
I believe the accident was on the 250cc machine which he was making a return to riding this year.

Praying for you Robbie.
Bushy
15-05-2008, 22:18
:( that's some bad news :(
JonnyAnnett
15-05-2008, 23:11
Robert Dunlop dies after NW crash
Robert Dunlop
Dunlop survived a major accident on the Isle of Man TT in 1994

Motorcyclist Robert Dunlop has died after suffering severe chest injuries in a crash in Thursday's practice session at the North West 200.

Another Northern Ireland rider, Darren Burns, suffered a suspected broken leg and concussion in the accident, but is said to be stable in hospital.

The accident happened in the 250cc qualifying as the riders approached the Mathers Cross Section of the course.

Dunlop's brother Joey was killed in a racing accident in Estonia in 2000.

The riders were travelling at speeds of about 160 miles per hour when the accident happened.

Dunlop's bike appeared to seize and he went over the handlebars.

Burns was following behind and was unable to avoid hitting the Ballymoney rider.

Robert Dunlop sustained serious injuries in a crash at the Isle of Man TT in 1994 before later returning to action.

Godspeed my friend.
magpie
15-05-2008, 23:12
R.I.P. Robert

An awful couple of weeks for road racing
STEALTH52
15-05-2008, 23:18
RIP fella....
PaulJC
15-05-2008, 23:21
Robert has passed away, UPDATED NEWS HERE (http://www.gixerjunkies.net/forum/showthread.php?p=758713) :(
Pete247
15-05-2008, 23:28
thats so sad :(

RIP
Mr Brightside
15-05-2008, 23:31
RIP :(
K6Mart
16-05-2008, 00:01
RIP :(
Tweek
16-05-2008, 00:40
Sad sad news :( RIP fella
VEG
16-05-2008, 10:53
Very sad news RIP
GiXeR Mark
16-05-2008, 10:56
RIP Robert
He died doing what he loved! he followed his dream.
Condolances to his family

Sad news indeed
gixxerjim
16-05-2008, 13:07
gutted, RIP
rick600
16-05-2008, 13:37
RIP

Thoughts with the Dunlop family
Nig
16-05-2008, 15:25
RIP Robert. A fantastic rider over the years, but it seems inevitable that they will all go this way. Thoughts and Prayers to his two sons and wife left behind.
smiler
16-05-2008, 17:39
Brave guy - to come back after that horrific TT crash.
RIP
What a tragedy for the family.
gixer joe
16-05-2008, 22:43
sad news for sure a bad week for road racing 2 amazing talents gone but went doing what made them tick