Paul Dobbs
Encyclopedia
Paul Dobbs was a New Zealand
motorcycle
road racer
. He first competed in the Isle of Man TT
races in 1999. His best finish was sixth in the 400cc lightweight division of the 2000 Isle of Man TT
. He died in a racing accident while competing in the Supersport 2 race at the 2010 Isle of Man TT
.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
motorcycle
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
road racer
Road racing
Road racing is a general term for most forms of motor racing held on paved, purpose-built race tracks , as opposed to oval tracks and off-road racing...
. He first competed in the Isle of Man TT
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
races in 1999. His best finish was sixth in the 400cc lightweight division of the 2000 Isle of Man TT
2000 Isle of Man TT
The 2000 Isle of Man TT was a motorcycle race. The Isle of Man TT Race is held every year in the Isle of Man. The 2000 race was dominanted by David Jefferies and Joey Dunlop who gained a hat trick of wins each. This was Dunlop's 26th and final win at the TT and he proved he could still win a 'big...
. He died in a racing accident while competing in the Supersport 2 race at the 2010 Isle of Man TT
2010 Isle of Man TT
The 2010 Isle of Man TT Festival was held between Saturday 29 May and Friday 11 June on the 37.733-mile Mountain Course in the Isle of Man. The 2010 races again included a second 600 cc Supersport Junior TT race...
.