Paul Dobbs died while racing at the Isle of Man TT on Thursday 10 June 2010. He had been enjoying a superbly successful TT. The weather had mostly been kind and Dobsy had achieved his target for this year (123mph on the Superstock) during the second practice session and again in several other practices and races.
He had completed three races: Superbike, Supersport 1 and Superstock and finished in replica time in all three. He was lying 4th in the Privateers’ Cup.
He died doing what he did best and what he enjoyed the most. Fifty weeks of our year was spent planning and preparing for the next TT.
I know I speak for our team when I thank the Race Office for their full and continued support at this time. I also thank everyone who has been in touch with their kind words.
Dobsy will stay on the Isle of Man which was what he always wanted. We cannot yet make detailed arrangements but we expect the funeral will be early in the week starting 21st June and we very much look forward to seeing everyone who is able to attend. Anyone who would like to provide a motorcycle escort will be greatly appreciated. We intend to celebrate his life not to mourn his parting.
There will also be a memorial service in NZ at a later date.
Dobsy was never overly fond of flowers so please donate to one of the following instead.
TT Riders’ Association
(helps riders and their families)
francesthorp@manx.net
Frances Thorp 01788 566400
Mountain View
Glen Maye
Isle of Man
IM5 3BJ
Rob Vine Fund
(medical equipment for Helicopters and course)
http://www.mms.org.im/robvinefund/
ACU Benevolent Fund
(helps riders and their families)
emma@acu.org.uk
The Auto-Cycle Union Benevolent Fund
ACU House
Wood Street
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 2YX