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Dunlop Dies After Crash at NW200
16 May 2008
Legend and motorcycles racer Robert Dunlop has died after suffering severe chest injuries at the North West 200 in Thursday's practice session while chasing what would have been his 16th North West 200 trophy. Dunlop and the other riders were travelling at speeds of about 160mph as they approached the Mathers Cross section of the course in Portrush. The 47 year olds bike appeared to seize and lock up and he was thrown over the handlebars, throwing him onto the track and into the path of another rider (who suffered a broken leg and concussion). Robert died of his injuries shortly after arriving at the Causway Hospital, at nearby Coleraine at 22:00 BST.
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HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Team Announcement
10 May 2008
It is with great sadness that the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda Team must announce that Kenan Sofuoglu’s brother, Sinan, has been involved in a fatal accident while racing in his native Turkey. Kenan has withdrawn from the Monza event and has returned to Turkey to be with his family at this difficult time. We wish to send our condolences to Kenan and all his family and they can be assured that our thoughts are with them.
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Martin Finnegan Dies in Tragic Accident
06 May 2008
Talented Irishman Martin Finnegan has tragically lost his life competing in the Tandragee 100 event this weekend. Finnegan who was competing for the JMF Millsport Yamaha team died in the accident at Marlacoo Corner. Finnegan had earlier won the opening race of the day which was his 43rd road race victory of his career.
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Yamaha's Norick Abe Passes Away In Tragic Accident
08 October 2007
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Norifumi (Norick) Abe (32) on October 7, 2007, following a traffic accident. Norick Abe, as he is fondly known by motorcycle race fans around the world, was competing this season in the JSB1000 class of the All-Japan Championships from the “Y'S GEAR Racing” team. Norick was riding a motorcycle in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Pref. when he met with an accident at about 6:20 pm and he was pronounced dead at 8:50 pm at the hospital where he was taken for treatment.
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Ollie Bridewell - Family Message
25 July 2007
Following on from Ollie Bridewell’s tragic accident at Mallory Park on Friday 20th July 2007, his parents Marcus and Liz, brother Tommy and sister Charlotte would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for the messages and tributes that have been received to date. Funeral details have yet to be finalised but it is expected that this will take place on Wednesday 1st August 2007 and further details regarding a time and location will be advised in due course.
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Ollie Bridewell Dies At Mallory Park
20 July 2007
British Superbikes' Naturally Best rider, Ollie Bridewell has passed away this afternoon in the medical centre at Mallory Park. The talented 21 year old racer from Wiltshire died after a heavy fall in pouring rain during Friday free practice session, prepairing for this weekends races. Ollie sustained a fatal head and neck injuries after falling from his Suzuki machine and colliding with the crash barrier. All activity has stopped at the Leicester circuit.
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A Notice - Jan De Groot
05 June 2007
It is with great sadness that Kawasaki must announce that on the morning of the 4th June 2007 Kawasaki Racing Team Manager and Team Green bastion Jan de Groot passed away after succumbing to a serious illness which had hospitalized him for more than a week.
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Maeda Dies After Crash
07 June 2006
TT motorcyclist Jun Maeda has died as a result of injuries sustained during a crash. The 38-year-old Japanese rider, from Kyoto, collided with Seamus Greene from the Republic of Ireland during practice on Monday, May 29, as the pair were exiting the Union Mills section of the Mountain Course.
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Driver Faces Jail After Biker's Death
31 January 2006
A TV producer who fled the scene of a fatal crash, in which a biker died, then claimed to have passed out in a field overnight, before contacting the Police, faces jail. Dafydd Evans, 41, left Darran Beynon, 24, dead, or dying, on the A40, rather than face Police and take a breath test for drunk driving. Evans had been at a Christening party earlier that day. Evans, pulled onto the A40 at Dryslwyn in October 2004 into the path of Mr Beynon's motorcycle. The Yamaha motorbike turned into a fireball on impact. Witnesses described the scene as `carnage.'
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Dakar Racers Show Respect For Fallen Colleague
10 January 2006
As a mark of respect for the death of Australian rider Andy Caldecott, who died yesterday, the organisers agreed with the riders to neutralise the tenth stage of the rally. This meant that for the entire field of bike racers today’s leg was a liaison stage and the times would not count towards their overall standings.
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