I just read that Robert Dunlop died yesterday while practicing for the North West 200. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/mcn/2008/may/12-18/may1508robertdunlopdiesatnorthwest200/
Scary deal, having your engine seize at 160MPH. for those that don't know what that will do. It locks up your rear tire so it starts skidding. A bike will only sty up under it's own power if the wheels are turning.
The Northwest 200 is a real road race. meaning they race on a real road that you and I could drive on. The roads are closed down for the event though. The most famous of these races is the Isle of Man.
Here's a video to show ya'll what it's like.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vqzpDRBsqdU
RIP Robert, ride on.
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