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Carlin Dunne Succumbs to Injures
Sustained at Pikes Peak
C
arlin Dunne was very much
on his way to a fifth Broad-
moor Pikes Peak International Hill
Climb overall victory when he hit
a rough area on the final section
of the course and lost control of
his Ducati Streetfighter V4 Pro-
totype. The resulting crash threw
the bike and rider off the moun-
tain road. Dunne succumbed to
his injuries, the seventh fatality in
the 97-event history of the race.
Dunne had qualified fastest
overall leading up to the race and
was in Superpole position for
Sunday's event. At the moment
of his accident, he had set the
fastest time in all sections.
"There are no words to de-
scribe our shock and sadness,"
Ducati North America CEO
Jason Chinnock said. "Carlin was
part of our family and one of the
most genuine and kind men we
have ever known. His spirit for
this event and love of motorcy-
cling will be remembered forever
as his passing leaves a hole in
our hearts."
Cycle News' Rennie Scay-
sbrook competed with Dunne the
past few years at Pikes Peak, fin-
ishing runner-up to him last year,
and trained with him in the weeks
leading up to the event.
"My first experience with Carlin
was during the rookie's program
at Pikes Peak, where he was
a mentor when I first stepped
on the mountain to compete,"
Scaysbrook said. "He gave me
tips I've used every year at Pikes
Peak. This year, he came by
right before I took off and said,
'See you at the top, have a great
run.' He was a complete gentle-
man and he taught me so much
about what to expect here. We
were riding supermoto just a
week ago. There was no ego.
He was just a great guy and one
of the best motorcycle talents
in America. From Baja to Pikes
Peak, he was just unbelievable.
It's a tragedy that he's gone."
Dunne was 36 years old. CN
Dunne was a
gentleman and will
be sorely missed
by all who came
into contact with
him. PHOTO: DUCATI
