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jim mcglinchey
16th May 2008, 07:47
The second member of County Antrims world famous road racing clan, was killed in practice for the 250cc at the Northwest 200 last night. It seems his bike seized in the cooler evening conditions, throwing him off while he was travelling at 150mph and a rider behind hit him. He died of chest injuries. Truly shocking news.
AndyRAC
16th May 2008, 08:02
Couldn't believe it when my brother told me this morning.

A truly great rider who obviously still loved the sport. A tragic loss. RIP!

Is it me, or is it happening more frequently now? Martin Finnegan last week, now Robert.
Mach24
16th May 2008, 11:09
Terrible news.

Condolences to family, friends and fans.
ChrisS
16th May 2008, 11:43
RIP Robert

perhaps its time for the organizers to reconsider what is allowed to race in real road racing, two strokes seem too dangerous.
maxu05
16th May 2008, 12:10
I was gutted when Joey died, now Rob as well. It's a dangerous sport, but you are shocked to hear such news.
RIP Robert.
racer69
16th May 2008, 18:06
perhaps its time for the organizers to reconsider what is allowed to race in real road racing, two strokes seem too dangerous.

In fairness from the description given so far, the accident could have happened anywhere..

RIP Robert
fatman
16th May 2008, 20:48
Ride in peace.
patnicholls
16th May 2008, 23:09
It's been a rough few weeks for road racing with the loss of Martin Finnegan recently and now this.

RIP Robert
NinjaMaster
17th May 2008, 02:18
Really terrible news and my condolences to his family, friends and fans. Seems there has been a spate of motorcycle racer deaths recently.
jim mcglinchey
17th May 2008, 08:34
Is it me, or is it happening more frequently now? Martin Finnegan last week, now Robert.

Jesus, I didnt know that Martin Finnegan had been killed too. I'd say he was the biggest name in riders from the Rep of Ireland. Terrible.
ChrisS
17th May 2008, 14:21
Congratulations to Michael Dunlop for winnning the 250cc race, a great tribute to his dad.
Andrewmcm
17th May 2008, 22:48
Sad news indeed about Robert - I'm from just down the road from Armoy and know how much the Dunlop family means to that area.

The decision to let the NW200 race to go ahead was the right one. The racing today was some of the best I've ever seen.