The Third Member of the Dunlop Bicycle Family Dies in a Racing Tragedy

Tragedy hit the Dunlop motorcycle racing dynasty for the third time yesterday when William Dunlop was killed in a training run at the Skerries 100 event.

William's father, aged 32, died when he crashed on the closed road network near Skerries in County Dublin

Robert, William's father, was killed in May 2008. His uncle, the legendary Joey Dunlop, who won more Skerries 100 events than any other driver, was killed in a motorcycle race in Estonia in 2000.

Michael, the brother William who holds the fastest lap record of Skerries He participated in the training race when William was killed.

It is believed that William was driving a Yamaha R1 when he crashed on a part of the circuit known as Sam's Tunnel around 17:00.

Physicians and paramedics on duty immediately He went to his aid, but he was pronounced dead soon after.

He and his partner Janine had a child and were waiting for the birth of their second child.

million. Dunlop was proud of his family's distinguished motorcycle success.

It was understood that William was returning to the sport after being removed from the Isle of Man TT in May to be with his pregnant partner.

The Skerries Race Weekend attracts thousands of spectators every year.

William Dunlop's brother, Michael, was promoted by the organizers as a featured attraction this weekend after the recent success of the TT from the Isle of Man.

"A man in his thirties was fatally wounded"

A man attending the popular annual event in northern Dublin County said that everyone at the event was " devastated "by tragedy.

"Red flags are mounted when a steward announced that there had been an accident."

"A motorcyclist who was a short distance behind William was covered with oil

"William's machine seemed to have undergone some sort of major failure and sprayed oil everywhere," he said. 19659005] The Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club, organizer of the Skerries 100, said that the club "deeply regrets to announce that competitor William Dunlop of Ballymoney, Co Antrim, has died as a result of injuries suffered during a tragic accident that occurred during practice. Today, July 7, 2018.

"The Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club sends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of William Dunlop

" Our thoughts and prayers are with them right now. sad. "

William Dunlop was previously a North West 200 and Ulster GP winner.

Sunday Independent