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    Two bikers killed in same Isle of Man TT race

    Two motorcyclists have been killed in the same Isle of Man TT race, the Auto Cycle Union (ACU) has said.

    Martin Loicht, from Austria, and Paul Dobbs, from New Zealand, were taking part in the Supersport 2 Race on Thursday.

    Mr Loicht was fatally injured at the Quarry Bends section of the course. Mr Dobbs died in an accident at Ballagarey

    Mr Dobbs' death was announced on on Thursday, but the union only confirmed Mr Loicht's death on Friday.

    The ACU said Mr Loicht was a professor of mechanical engineering and was married with two children.

    Dr Paul King, technical director at the ACU, said: "I got to know Martin really well by working with him on the TT Zero project as he was developing a bike to compete in that race.

    "He was a real character who was passionate and committed to motorcycling and he reflected the amateur spirit and endeavour that pervades the TT."

    Source: BBC News - Two bikers killed in same Isle of Man TT race
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    This is shocking and sad! I always was inclined to believe that the IOM was more 'exposed to the elements' and hence dangerous than MotoGP, even though the bikes are faster in the latter.

    Not only the competitors, but the visitors have been victoms to their own 'moment of madness' by not keeping a check on their right wrist, an excerpt from the situation in 2008:

    The 2008 TT was also the bloodiest for some time in terms of visitor fatalities, with four bikers killed in separate accidents. There was only one death last year and none in 2006. The Manx police say they were mainly caused by people 'riding beyond their abilities'.

    Guzzi-mounted Frenchman Christian Roulie was the first terminal casualty when he hit a Land Rover head-on at the 11th Milestone while overtaking a car on Mad Sunday. He was joined the following day by Danish rider Klaus Kristensen, collided with Ford Transit van coming the other way.

    Read more: Isle of Man TT attendance flat - and dangerous - Motorcycle news : Racing news - Visordown
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    • #3
      God bless those souls. This is such a dangerous and long race...

      But, I'll search on more info about this race, as this concept a bit new to me...
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      Brotherhood, Rules, Freedom. Xbhp.
      Indian riding = Alertness, Anticipation and Adjustment.

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      • #4
        GOd speed and god bless these souls... The isle of man is one race which still harks back to how the first races were run, wild and unsafe.. It is needed for that ultimate pinnacle of sporting events..


        My offerings to the gods of speed -

        - KTM Duke 200
        - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed


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        • #5
          Carry the soul!!

          As some our xbhpian said.."4 wheels carry the Body,were 2 Wheelers Carry the Soul"......here at TT, the almighty has taken 2 bodies, with wrecked 4 wheels left behind.
          May the their SOUL rest in Peace ~~

          ps; I have been following ever since our OWN Aspi Bathena** won a Bronze replica @ Isle Man of TT race...think on 1995

          pps; Just remebering a Indian legend (late) Mr. Pathak ( forgot the first name...sorry) The First Indian to participate at "TT" race in 1934 (??)

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