ÜberDoober
05-16-2008, 08:09 AM
Sadly, the BBC is reporting that Robert Dunlop, brother of the late Joey Dunlop was killed in a practice crash yesterday.
Motorcyclist Robert Dunlop has died at the age of 47 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 session in County Antrim. Dunlop's brother Joey, a legendary figure in British motorcycle circles, died while racing in Estonia in 2000.
The full story and video can be found here
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/7403931.stm
Motorcyclist Robert Dunlop has died at the age of 47 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 session in County Antrim. Dunlop's brother Joey, a legendary figure in British motorcycle circles, died while racing in Estonia in 2000.
The full story and video can be found here
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/7403931.stm