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Spectator killed at NI motorbike race - RTE Online
Motorcycle crash victim remembered - Cape Cod Times
LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS - Brainerd Dispatch
Spectator killed at Armoy races - BBC UK News

Spectator killed at NI motorbike race - RTE Online

Posted: 08 Aug 2009 12:54 PM PDT

A spectator has been killed at the Armoy road races in Co Antrim.

The dead man has been named as 75-year-old Hill McCook Senior from the Armoy area.

A rider and a second spectator were also injured during the accident on the Dean's Rise part of the course during the second lap of the final race.

The incident occurred on the Ballycastle Road at around 4.30pm.

The PSNI and Motorcycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) are investigating.

Clerk of Course Bill Kennedy said he and Armoy Motorcycle and Road Racing Club are devastated by the news.

'The incident took place during the second lap of the final race of the Armoy Road Race,' said Mr Kennedy.

'A full investigation is being carried out jointly by the PSNI and MCUI.

'Our thoughts and prayers are very much with the family at this sad time.'

The injuries sustained by a rider and second spectator are not believed not to be serious.

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Motorcycle crash victim remembered - Cape Cod Times

Posted: 07 Aug 2009 10:42 PM PDT

DENNISPORT — The 42-year-old man who died Tuesday in a motorcycle crash is being remembered by friends as a hard-working man willing to lend a helping hand to anyone.

Gerald M. Robertson, 42, died as a result of injuries received when he was thrown from his motorcycle while riding on Lower County Road Tuesday afternoon, according to Dennis police.

Funeral services for Robertson, whose son is in boot camp with the Marines, will be announced tomorrow, said his girlfriend, Tanya Clark of Dennis.

Robertson worked as a truck driver for a local paving company as well as for the Sand Dollar Bar and Grill in Dennisport, she said.

"He was a good man, the love of my life and now he is gone," she said. "He loved car racing and was proud of his son, who joined the Marines."

Clark said family members are trying to get Robertson's son back to the Cape for his father's funeral service.

Robertson was headed east when he collided with a westbound vehicle that made a left turn in front of his motorcycle while entering the parking lot of the Sundae School ice cream store, police said.

Witnesses told police that Robertson was thrown from his motorcycle and hit a tow truck stopped in the westbound lane.

Police said the motorcycle struck a white 2006 Suzuki Gravity station wagon driven by 61-year-old Wisconsin resident James Rice, then hit the tow truck. The driver of the tow truck, which is owned by Upper County Auto of Dennisport, was identified as 36-year-old Robert Gillespie.

No charges have been filed, and the case remains under investigation, according to Dennis police.

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LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS - Brainerd Dispatch

Posted: 08 Aug 2009 10:45 AM PDT

WHAT: 28th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, 16th of 24 events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle earn points leading to 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships.

WHERE: Brainerd International Raceway and Resort. Track is located north of Brainerd on Highway 371.

WHEN: Aug. 13-Aug. 16

THURSDAY, Aug. 13: Sportsman qualifying begins at 9:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, Aug. 14: Sportsman eliminations begins at 9:15 a.m.; pro qualifying sessions at 2:45 and 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, Aug. 15: Sportsman eliminations begin at 9 a.m.; pro qualifying sessions at 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.

SUNDAY, Aug. 16: Pre-race ceremonies, 10 a.m.; final eliminations at 11 a.m.

TELEVISION: Aug. 15, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise one hour of qualifying highlights at 5 p.m.; Aug. 16: ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise NHRA Race Day at 10 a.m., ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will televise three hours of eliminations at 9 p.m.

2008 BIR event winners: Tony Schumacher, Top Fuel; Tony Pedregon, Funny Car; Kurt Johnson, Pro Stock; Matt Smith, Pro Stock Motorcycle.

TICKETS: Order by phone (866) 444-4455 or online at brainerdraceway.com.

GENERAL ADMISSION (includes pit pass): Thursday: Adult, $20; child (ages 6-12), $10. Friday: Adult, $40; child, $15; Saturday: Adult, $55; Child, $15. Sunday: Adult, $55; child, $15.

RESERVED SEATS (includes pit pass): Thursday: Adult, $45; Child (6-12 years), $35. Friday: Adult, $65; Child (6-12 years), $40. Saturday: Adult, $80; Child (6-12 years), $40. Sunday: Adult, $80; Child (6-12 years), $40.

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Spectator killed at Armoy races - BBC UK News

Posted: 08 Aug 2009 09:19 AM PDT

A spectator has been killed at the Armoy road races in County Antrim.

It is understood a motorcycle crashed and the spectator was hit by the machine.

The incident happened on the Dean's Rise part of the course during the second lap of the Grand Final race at about 1630 BST.

The rider of the motorcycle which crashed and a second spectator were also hurt. However, their injuries are not thought to be serious.

Clerk of course Bill Kennedy said: "Armoy Motorcycle and Road Racing Club, and myself as clerk of course, are devastated by the news that a spectator has died following a serious incident at Dean's Rise on the Ballycastle Road.

"A full investigation is being carried out jointly by the PSNI and Motorcycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre).

"Our thoughts and prayers are very much with the family at this sad time."

The Armoy road races were being staged for the first time.

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