NW200 motorcyclist Robert Dunlop killed

[IrishGolfer]

One of Northern Ireland's best known motorcyclists has been killed in a high speed crash at the North West 200.

Robert Dunlop, 47, sustained chest injuries after the incident at a practice lap near Portrush in County Antrim on Thursday. He died later.

The North west 200 is a World Famous Road race which occurs in May every year in my town. Hundreds of thousands descend on the area over a week, which culminates in the race day tomorrow.

Some of you will be biking enthusiasts so this is really sad news to share.

BBC NEWS | Northern Ireland | Dunlop killed in road race crash

[Eracer]

Originally Posted by IrishGolfer

One of Northern Ireland's best known motorcyclists has been killed in a high speed crash at the North West 200.

Robert Dunlop, 47, sustained chest injuries after the incident at a practice lap near Portrush in County Antrim on Thursday. He died later.

The North west 200 is a World Famous Road race which occurs in May every year in my town. Hundreds of thousands descend on the area over a week, which culminates in the race day tomorrow.

Some of you will be biking enthusiasts so this is really sad news to share.

BBC NEWS | Northern Ireland | Dunlop killed in road race crash

It's tragic, yes. But anyone that knows this type of racing knows that these guys are out there on a very fine edge, with very little protection. No roll cage, no crumple zones, no 5-point belts. I'm surprised that more people don't die. I feel for his family and his fans, but as the old saying goes - "he died doing what he loved."

[IrishGolfer]

Yeah I hear you. I think these guys are crazy too.

His brother died in a similar crash a few years ago. He was one of the best road racers ever I believe. Joey Dunlop

They were going to cancel tomorrow's race, but his family insisted that it should go ahead.