NZ Rider Killed at the Isle of Mann TT.

Press Release

11/6/09

NZ Rider Killed at the Isle of Mann TT.

The below statement was posted by the ACU (the governing body of motorcycling in the UK) on June 10 their time.

The Auto Cycle Union regret to announce that Paul Dobbs, 39, from Onewhero, New Zealand, was killed during the Supersport 2 race at the TT races in a racing incident at Ballagarey.

Paul was an experienced TT competitor with a best finish of sixth in the 400cc lightweight TT race in 2000. He first competed in the Isle of Man TT Races in 1999.

He was married with two children. The ACU wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to the rider’s family and friends.

Jim Parker, Chairman, ACU, commented:

“Paul was a really popular rider in the paddock and was a great competitor. He was a very talented rider who made many friends in the racing community. He will be sorely missed.”
                         

Paul raced in New Zealand on a Motorcycling New Zealand licence but had chosen to apply for a release and was competing at the Isle of Mann on an ACU licence.

“Paul was a very popular rider and will be greatly missed,” said MNZ President Jim Tuckerman from his Auckland base, “Our sympathies go out to his family and friends at this time.”

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