William Dunlop (racing driver)
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William Dunlop (born July 23, 1985 in Northern Ireland , † July 7, 2018 in Skerries , Ireland ) was a British motorcycle racer who competed almost exclusively in road races .
Dunlop came from a racing family. His father Robert (1960–2008) and his uncle Joey (1952–2000) were successful motorcycle racers and are among the best pilots in the history of British road racing. His brother Michael is also a motorcycle racer.
Career
William Dunlop began his career in the 125cc class at the age of 17. He made his debut at the Isle of Man TT , the largest and most prestigious road race in the world, in 2006 at the age of 20. On the Isle of Man , Dunlop celebrated four third places as best placements. He was twice on the podium with his brother Michael, who won each time.
In the other important road races North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix , William Dunlop achieved four and five victories respectively.
In 2014, Dunlop broke his left leg twice in a serious fall at the Graham Memorial in a senior TT race .
On July 7, 2018, he succumbed to injuries sustained in a training accident for the Skerries 100 race in Ireland on the same day .
statistics
Placements at the Isle of Man TT
| 2006 |
Supersport TT 26. |
Senior TT 35. |
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| 2007 |
Supersport TT DNF |
Senior TT 34 |
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| 2009 |
Ultra Lightweight 125 TT 1 3. |
Ultra Lightweight 125 TT 2 4. |
Lightweight 250 TT 2 DNF |
Superstock TT 11. |
Supersport TT 1 9. |
Supersport TT 2 DNF |
Superbike TT 12. |
Senior TT DNF |
| 2010 |
Superbike TT DNF |
Supersport TT 1 6. |
Superstock TT 16. |
Supersport TT 2 7. |
Senior TT DNF |
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| 2011 |
Superbike TT 7. |
Superstock TT 5. |
Supersport TT 2 DNF |
Senior TT 8. |
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| 2012 |
Superbike TT 6. |
Supersport TT 3. |
Superstock TT DNF |
Supersport TT 2 DNF |
Lightweight TT 6. |
Senior TT canceled |
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| 2013 |
Superbike TT 9. |
Supersport TT 3. |
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| 2014 |
Superbike TT 6. |
Supersport TT 1 5. |
Superstock TT DNF |
Supersport TT 2 3. |
Senior TT DNF |
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| 2015 |
Superbike TT 5. |
Supersport TT 1 DNF |
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| 2016 |
Superbike TT DNF |
Supersport TT 1 8. |
Superstock TT 8. |
Supersport TT 2 DNF |
TT Zero 2. |
Senior TT DNF |
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| 2017 |
Superbike TT 9. |
Supersport TT 1 4. |
Superstock TT 8. |
Senior TT 10. |
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| 2018 |
Superbike TT DNF |
North West 200 Victories
| year | class | machine | Average speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 125 cc | Honda | 101.34 mph (163.1 km / h) |
| 250 cc | Honda | 109.19 mph (175.72 km / h) | |
| 2012 | Supersport race 1 | Honda | 115.23 mph (185.44 km / h) |
| 2014 | Superbike race 1 | Suzuki | 111.61 mph (179.62 km / h) |
References
Filmography
- 2014: Road TT - Addiction to Speed ( Road ), (Documentary)
Web links
- William Dunlop on the Isle of Man TT official website.
Individual evidence
- ↑ TT2014: William Dunlop released from hospital after crash in Senior race. www.newsletter.co.uk, accessed June 7, 2015 .
- ^ Isle of Man TT: William Dunlop's crash takes joy out of Michael's win. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk, June 7, 2014, accessed June 7, 2015 .
- ↑ Gerald Dirnbeck: Next stroke of fate: William Dunlop had a fatal accident. Motorsport-Total.com, July 7, 2018, accessed July 7, 2018 .
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Dunlop, William |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British motorcycle racer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 23, 1985 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Northern Ireland |
| DATE OF DEATH | 7th July 2018 |
| Place of death | Skerries , Ireland |