RIP Paul Dobbs

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 11th June 2010, 08:04

I've been given the tragic news that Paul died at Ballagarey during the supersport race.

Bellow from the IOM web site;

NEW Zealand rider Paul Dobbs was killed during today’s Supersport Race 2 after a high speed crash at Ballagarey.

Dobbs, 39, first competed in the TT in 1999 and his best finish was 6th in the 2000 Lightweight Race.

He was riding a 600cc Suzuki in today’s race, having finished 22nd in the first Supersport Race on Monday with a race speed of 117mph.

A statement from the Auto-Cycle Union paid tribute to “a talented rider” and passed on their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the rider.

Paul Dobbs was married with two children."

My deepest condolences go to Bridget and the children. RIP friend.

**lukemillar** · 11th June 2010, 08:06

Shit, that is terrible news. My thoughts are with his family

**Shaun** · 11th June 2010, 08:11

Deep sorro to read about this Dobsy. You are a well liked guy, and the fans will miss you big time brother.

Thoughts are with Bridget and your children.

Some one please advise me where Bridget and the children live please, I was not aware he was a family man.

**sinfull** · 11th June 2010, 08:11

Sad loss to New Zealand racing !

True heart felt condolences to his family, nothing will make this right !

**Wingnut** · 11th June 2010, 08:12

Very sad indeed - thoughts are there with his wife and children.

**Danger Dave** · 11th June 2010, 08:19

RIP Dobsy - it was a pleasure to race against you, condolences to all friends & family

**sharky** · 11th June 2010, 08:21

Fuck! Not good. He was a top dude... R.I.P.

**Bounce001** · 11th June 2010, 08:27

RIP to a top bloke. Thoughts are with family and Friends.

**gil** · 11th June 2010, 08:31

RIP Paul.
Anyone who has met/talked to Paul, knows his passion for this sport, and his love for the Island.
Having worked for Paul on several TT's, I know he left us doing what he loved doing the most.

My thoughts go out to Bridget, the girls, his mum, and the entire team

He will always remain a very good friend.

Gil.

**Duke girl** · 11th June 2010, 08:32

Paul you will be sadly missed by so many of us. You were a very Talented and Exciting Rider to watch and a Top Guy to know.
Condolence and heart warm thoughts goes out to Bridgette and to his 2 children and to all of you out there who knew Paul or Raced against him wherever that may have been.
Paul, may you RIP and your memory live on forever.