William Dunlop
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William Dunlop
Sad news that William Dunlop was killed during practice at Skerries 100 today. RIP with Joey, Robert and the rest of the Armoy Armada, William.
Sadly his wife's expecting their second child. Love Road Racing, hate the losses.
Sadly his wife's expecting their second child. Love Road Racing, hate the losses.
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Seconded, devastating news.CIMANFOREVER wrote:Sad news that William Dunlop was killed during practice at Skerries 100 today. RIP with Joey, Robert and the rest of the Armoy Armada, William.
Sadly his wife's expecting their second child. Love Road Racing, hate the losses.
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Can't believe this.
Hard to get your head round it all.
Hard to get your head round it all.
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Hard to believe he pulled out of IoM but then went in for this weekend with his wife still pregnant. I was not brought up in road racing and so find it hard to comprehend the decisions these families make. After how many losses will one family say that road racing is too cruel a mistress?
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The Dunlops will never give up no matter how many lose their lives. Very sad news. I'd love Michael to give up now but don't think there is any way that will happen.
Speed is an addiction, not much different to drink or any other drug.
Speed is an addiction, not much different to drink or any other drug.
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Awful news.
Three of us we were talking about how crazy bikers were as we started our fifth bottle of wine this very afternoon.
Three of us we were talking about how crazy bikers were as we started our fifth bottle of wine this very afternoon.
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How much tragedy does one family have to take in the name of sport?
The sport is impossible to make safe, even relatively safe, but then the danger is part of the attraction.
Moto GP or Superbike racing with massive factory budgets and on purpose built tracks is very dangerous.
Roadracing on public roads with limited budgets is sheer madness.
The riders are, as Baggy says, addicted to the adrenalin so they'll not stop.
At what point do the authorities stop granting road closure permits?
The sport is impossible to make safe, even relatively safe, but then the danger is part of the attraction.
Moto GP or Superbike racing with massive factory budgets and on purpose built tracks is very dangerous.
Roadracing on public roads with limited budgets is sheer madness.
The riders are, as Baggy says, addicted to the adrenalin so they'll not stop.
At what point do the authorities stop granting road closure permits?
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How on earth can road racing be worth dying for? I have every sympathy for their loss but please stop.
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Very sad news indeed. Unfortunately there are a lot of sports that can lead to life threatening or life changing situations, rugby included. I did have a friend who was a road racer and he told me that it was safer racing than riding on the road. He deemed that too dangerous.
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True, but deaths are rare. The run offs make the tracks very safe. I think the biggest threat to life is from the other bikes.Snipe Watson wrote: Moto GP or Superbike racing with massive factory budgets and on purpose built tracks is very dangerous.
The stats at the IOM are crazy - about 2-3 fatalities per year is the norm.
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The track racing has a very good record recently with all their runoff zones, surfaces and the safety kit the riders wear plus the bikes are prepared to perfection by manufacturer mechanics. As you say Merv the biggest risk is coming off and another bike hitting you and I think that was actually the last death and it is even rare to get hit, it is close contact but the racers are pros and actually know when enough is enough.big mervyn wrote:True, but deaths are rare. The run offs make the tracks very safe. I think the biggest threat to life is from the other bikes.Snipe Watson wrote: Moto GP or Superbike racing with massive factory budgets and on purpose built tracks is very dangerous.
The stats at the IOM are crazy - about 2-3 fatalities per year is the norm.
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The difference between bikes prepared to the highest standards by full factory teams and the second hand gear used and prepared by road racers and their part time mechanics in a shed at their house has to be massive. I don't know the stats, but I believe Robert Dunlop's fatal crash was caused by a seized engine. These guys are pushing to the very edge on gear that isn't as good as it once was. Not to mention lamp posts, trees, ditches and curbs.Rooster wrote:The track racing has a very good record recently with all their runoff zones, surfaces and the safety kit the riders wear plus the bikes are prepared to perfection by manufacturer mechanics. As you say Merv the biggest risk is coming off and another bike hitting you and I think that was actually the last death and it is even rare to get hit, it is close contact but the racers are pros and actually know when enough is enough.big mervyn wrote:True, but deaths are rare. The run offs make the tracks very safe. I think the biggest threat to life is from the other bikes.Snipe Watson wrote: Moto GP or Superbike racing with massive factory budgets and on purpose built tracks is very dangerous.
The stats at the IOM are crazy - about 2-3 fatalities per year is the norm.
There are a number of factors that are not as good or safe as they should be before a sane person would saddle up.
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Nobody forces them and they certainly don’t do it for financial reasons.
I don’t understand the attraction but I’m not going to criticise those who do.
I don’t understand the attraction but I’m not going to criticise those who do.
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That's what they all say, coupled with "they know the dangers".222toHounslow wrote:Nobody forces them and they certainly don’t do it for financial reasons.
I don’t understand the attraction but I’m not going to criticise those who do.
My issue is that the government are facilitating the madness.
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Exackerly 222. I have been known to be a bit judgy, but not on this, I admire them but think them crazy, they provide an amazing spectacle, are loved by hordes, I just wish it could be less tragic.222toHounslow wrote:Nobody forces them and they certainly don’t do it for financial reasons.
I don’t understand the attraction but I’m not going to criticise those who do.
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