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Robert Dunlop was credited as a motorcycle racer. Robert Dunlop was born on November 25, 1960 in Ballymoney, County Antrim, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on May 15, 2008, at the age of 47.
My Take
Robert Dunlop's story hits me hard. A road racer from Ballymoney, brother of the legendary Joey Dunlop, father of two more racers, and ultimately killed in practice for the North West 200 in 2008, just as his brother had died on the roads years before. I keep circling the same thought: what makes a whole family keep racing knowing the cost? I don't read it as recklessness. To me it's a stubborn, almost sacred commitment to something they loved more than safety. I admire the courage far more than the speed, and I hope he rests easy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Dunlop
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・ダンロップ
- Reading
- ろばーと・だんろっぷ
- Born
- November 25, 1960 – May 15, 2008
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rat
- Origin
- Ballymoney, County Antrim, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- motorcycle racer
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20Dunlop
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2156934
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Dunlop born?
Born November 25, 1960.
When did Robert Dunlop die?
Died May 15, 2008, aged 47.
Where was Robert Dunlop from?
Robert Dunlop was from Ballymoney, County Antrim, United Kingdom.
What did Robert Dunlop do?
Robert Dunlop worked as motorcycle racer.
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