Tragic news.
Well known motorcyclist William Dunlop has been killed while practising for the Skerries 100 road races.
The 32-year-old was due to race at an event in Dublin on Sunday.
The Ballymoney man was a winner at the North West 200, and the Ulster Grand Prix.
His father was also killed following a crash at the North West 200 in 2008.
A statement has been released issued on behalf of Loughsinny Motorcycle Supporters Club, who are the organisers of the Skerries 100:
“Following discussion with the family, their sponsors and fellow riders, the Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club Ltd have taken the decision to continue with the Skerries 100 on the 8th July. The club with the riders permission have decide to race with the entire prize fund to go to William’s Family. It will be a non-championship meeting and the club hope everyone will consider this a fitting tribute to William and his previous race performance and results at the Skerries 100″
“The Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club extends their heartfelt sympathy to William Dunlop’s family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very sad time.”
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