Sad news from the Isle of man (Paul Dobbs)

[Lee]

FULL ACU STATEMENT.

The Auto Cycle Union regret to announce that Paul Dobbs, 39, from Onewhero, New Zealand, was killed during the Supersport 2 race at the TT races in a racing incident at Ballagarey.

Paul was an experienced TT competitor with a best finish of sixth in the 400cc lightweight TT race in 2000. He first competed in the Isle of Man TT Races in 1999.

He was married with two children. The ACU wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to the rider’s family and friends.

Jim Parker, Chairman, ACU, commented:

“Paul was a really popular rider in the paddock and was a great competitor. He was a very talented rider who made many friends in the racing community. He will be sorely missed.”

Austrian Martin Loicht also died in the same race during an accident at Quarry bends
BBC NEWS STORY

[Lee]

It also saddens me to learn that popular rider Guy Martin was today also involved in accident.
Taken from the isle of man TT website
"The Senior TT is due to re-start at 3pm and be run over four laps, it has been confirmed.

The race was red flagged after two laps following an incident involving the number 8 Honda machine of Guy Martin in the Ballagarey area.

Martin had been leading at the end of lap two heading into the pits.

An official announcement said Martin had been conscious throughout the incident and was being taken to hospital by helicopter with chest injuries.

His motorcycle was reported to be on fire, and the race had to be red-flagged so a fire engine could attend. It was announced at 2pm that the fire engines had left the course and work to replace safety equipment was under way."

BBC Story

[elpresidente]

Aye, it's a dangerous place

[elpresidente]

Check out some pics of Guy Martins crash
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