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Dan Kneen
NationalityManx
BornDaniel Richard Kneen[1]
(1987-06-26)June 26, 1987
Douglas, Isle of Man
DiedMay 30, 2018(2018-05-30) (aged 30)
Churchtown, Isle of Man
Websitedankneen.com
Motorcycle racing career statistics
British Superbike Championship
Active years2011
ManufacturersKawasaki
Championships0
2011 championship position34th
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
14 0 0 0 0 3
Isle of Man TT career
TTs contested10 (2009–2018)
TT wins0
TT podiums1

Daniel Richard "Dan" Kneen (26 June 1987 – 30 May 2018) was a professional motorcycle racer from Douglas, Isle of Man. Kneen was a race winner at the Manx Grand Prix (three times) and the Ulster Grand Prix, and finished on the podium at the 2017 Isle of Man TT, in the Superstock race.

Racing history

Marks Bloom Racing

Kneen during the Lightweight TT race at the 2013 Isle of Man TT. He finished 13th in the race, his only finish in four Lightweight TT starts.

In 2008, Kneen became the first rider to win a hat-trick at the Manx Grand Prix.[2] He was fourth in the 2009 Metzeler National Superstock 600 cc Championship,[3] winning a race at Oulton Park.[4] Also in 2009, Kneen made his bow at the Isle of Man TT with the Marks Bloom Racing team, taking a top-ten finish in the Superstock TT. The following year, Kneen acquired financial support from Manx Gas ahead of the 2010 Isle of Man TT, continuing with the Marks Bloom Racing outfit.[5] At the event, Kneen took three top-ten finishes,[6] including his first top-five result with a fifth-place finish in the first Supersport Junior TT race,[7] 48 seconds down on race winner Ian Hutchinson. Kneen was also the fastest newcomer at August's Ulster Grand Prix,[8] lapping at 129.254 mph (208.014 km/h) during the first Superbike race.[9] On the short-circuits, Kneen finished second in the 2010 British Supersport Championship's privateers' championship,[10] winning at Thruxton and Croft.[11][12] After the championship had ended, Kneen then made his début at the Macau Grand Prix in November,[10] where he finished 14th.[13]

Alongside his road racing commitments, for the 2011 season, Kneen moved into the Evolution Cup class of the British Superbike Championship, riding a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R for Marks Bloom Racing.[14] Kneen missed much of the early BSB campaign due to injuries sustained from an accident at RAF Jurby,[15] returning at the North West 200 road races; racing at that event was ultimately cut short due to bad weather.[16] Kneen scored class points in eight races with a best finish of fourth at Brands Hatch,[17] as he finished twelfth in the final Evolution Cup standings. Kneen's fourth place class finish – thirteenth place overall – also allowed him to score three points towards the overall British Superbike Championship. At the Isle of Man TT, Kneen took top-ten placings in the first Supersport race (sixth) and the Superstock race (seventh).[18] On his way to finishing 12th in the Senior TT,[19] Kneen had a high-speed tank-slapper on the exit of the Rhencullen section of the circuit.[citation needed]

For the 2012 season, Kneen committed to a fourth campaign for Marks Bloom Racing – with the team now using Suzuki machinery with technical assistance from the main Suzuki road racing team, TAS Racing.[20] Kneen endured a tough season on the short circuits in the Superstock 1000 class, recording a single points-scoring finish of 12th place at Oulton Park in May.[21][22] On the roads in Northern Ireland, Kneen achieved a pair of eighth place finishes in the Supersport races at May's North West 200,[23] and four top-ten finishes at the Ulster Grand Prix in August. For the first time since he started competing at the Isle of Man TT, Kneen was unable to record a top-ten finish, with a best result of eleventh in the Superbike TT. He crashed out of the first Supersport race, after he was highsided off the bike on the exit from Governor's Dip onto the Glencrutchery Road; he suffered a back injury in the crash, which ruled him out of racing until the Ulster Grand Prix.[citation needed]

Penz13.com BMW Motorrad Racing

In 2017, after signing for the Penz13.com BMW Motorrad Racing Team, Kneen had his most successful TT race period. He secured his first podium position, finishing 3rd in the Superstock TT. Kneen also finished 5th in the Superbike TT, 8th in the Junior TT and 12th in the Senior TT.[citation needed]

Tyco BMW

He had signed for the Tyco BMW team to compete in the 2018 roads season.[24]

Death

On 30 May 2018, during qualifying practice for the 2018 Isle of Man TT,[25] Kneen died after an accident at the Churchtown section of the circuit.[26] His death came a few weeks after he had won the main race, and set a track record at the Tandragee 100 races.[27]

Career statistics

Isle of Man TT results

Over his Isle of Man TT career, Kneen started 39 races, finishing 31 of these.[28]

Race 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Superbike TT 13 12 DNF 11 14 11 7 — 5
Supersport TT 11 5 6 DNF 11 14 9 — 8
DNF 10 DNF — DNF 8 9 — —
Superstock TT 10 15 7 — 20 7 12 — 3
Lightweight TT — — — DNF 13 DNF DNF — —
Senior TT — 8 12 — 12 8 13 — 12

British Superbike Championship

Year Class Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Pos Pts Ref
R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R3
2011 BSB Kawasaki BHI
WD 		OUL
WD 		CRO THR
22 		THR
DNS 		KNO
DNS 		SNE
Ret 		SNE
21 		OUL
20 		OUL
C 		BHGP
13 		BHGP
23 		BHGP
Ret 		CAD CAD CAD DON
Ret 		DON
Ret 		SIL
23 		SIL
21 		BHGP
Ret 		BHGP
17 		BHGP
Ret 		34th 3 [29]
E[a] THR
22 		SNE
21 		OUL
20 		BHGP
23 		SIL
23 		SIL
21 		BHGP
17 		12th 73

Notes

  1. ^ Denotes rider participating in the Evo class within the British Superbike Championship.

References

  1. ^ "Isle of Man TT: Dan Kneen's father makes emotional tribute after son's death". BBC Sport. BBC. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Kneen targets podium at 2013 Isle of Man TT". Isle of Man TT. Duke Marketing Limited. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2018. Since becoming the first rider ever to win a hat-trick at the Manx Grand Prix, a feat he achieved in 2008, the Braddan rider has become a regular fixture in the top 10 at the TT.
  3. ^ "Points after Final Round". TSL Timing. Timing Solutions Limited. 11 October 2009. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  4. ^ Milsom, Tammy (5 April 2009). "Oulton BSB: Kneen takes race win in Superstock crash-fest". Bike Sport News. www.bikesportnews.com Ltd. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  5. ^ Corlett, Liz (20 March 2010). "Racer Dan Wins Backing from Manx Gas". IsleofMan.com. Manx Telecom. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Despite broken bones and wrecked bike Dan Kneen is ready for the 2011 TT". Isle of Man TT. Duke Marketing Limited. 27 May 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2018. In 2010, in his first ever TT, the privateer and triple Manx Grand Prix-winner was 10th overall in the TT Solo Championship with a 5th in the first Supersport race, 8th in the Senior, 10th in Supersport 2 and 12th in the Superbike.
  7. ^ "Dan Kneen optimistic after stunning ride to fifth in Supersport TT". Isle of Man TT. Duke Marketing Limited. 8 June 2010. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  8. ^ "Dan Kneen sets sights on 2012 TT podium after Suzuki switch". Isle of Man TT. Duke Marketing Limited. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2018. On the roads the Braddan rider has become a regular fixture in the top 10 at the TT, with a best result of 5th in the 2010 Supersport A race, as well as doing similar at the North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix, becoming the fastest newcomer at the latter when he lapped at more than 129mph in 2010.
  9. ^ "Stoneyford Concrete / People's Race: UGP Superbike Race" (PDF). eLaps-Timing.com. Motorcycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) Timing. 14 August 2010. p. 21. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  10. ^ a b "Dan Kneen finishes second in British Supersport Cup". BBC Sport. BBC. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  11. ^ "Dan Kneen in winning form as 2010 TT approaches". Isle of Man TT. Duke Marketing Limited. 21 April 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  12. ^ Lieback, Ron (14 September 2010). "TT Rider Dan Kneen Wins Croft Supersport". Ultimate Motorcycling. Coram Publishing LLC. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  13. ^ "Dan Kneen finishes 14th in Macau Grand Prix debut". BBC Sport. BBC. 22 November 2010. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  14. ^ "Dan Kneen ready to take on BSB Evo challenge in 2011". BBC Sport. BBC. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  15. ^ Wain, Phil (20 May 2011). "Northwest 200: Comeback kid Kneen in good shape after crash". Bike Sport News. www.bikesportnews.com Ltd. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  16. ^ "North West 200 racing abandoned". BBC Sport. BBC. 21 May 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  17. ^ "GBRacing's Dan Kneen Update". GBRacing.eu. GBRacing. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2018. At the start I was skating around and was hoping it would dry up sooner than later, the trouble was that some parts were dry and others wet so it was hard work but I got up to speed quickly and ended up in 13th. 4th evo
  18. ^ "Dan Kneen plans to run Superstock machine in PokerStars Senior TT". Isle of Man TT. Duke Marketing Limited. 7 June 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2018. Riding for Marks Bloom Racing, Kneen took a superb sixth in Monday's Monster Energy Supersport 1 race and seventh in the Superstock, finally ending the run of bad luck which has plagued him this season.
  19. ^ "Dan Kneen: The man behind THAT TT moment". Motor Cycle News. Bauer Media Group. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  20. ^ "Isle of Man TT 2012: Kneen switches to Suzuki for TT". BBC Sport. BBC. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  21. ^ "British Superstock 1000; Round 3 Oulton Park International: 5th - 7th May 2012" (PDF). TSL Timing. Timing Solutions Limited. 7 May 2012. p. 53. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  22. ^ "2012 Metzeler National Superstock 1000 Championship with Black Horse: Riders Points after Final Round - Amended" (PDF). TSL Timing. Timing Solutions Limited. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  23. ^ Cope, Ben (21 May 2012). "2012 NW200 full race results". Visordown. Crash Media Group Limited. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  24. ^ "Dan Kneen joins Tyco BMW for 2018 TT Races Campaign". Isle of Man TT. Duke Marketing Limited. 25 November 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  25. ^ "TT 2018 Qualifying & Race Programme" (PDF). Isle of Man TT. Duke Marketing Limited. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  26. ^ "Statement Issued on Behalf of ACU Events Ltd". Isle of Man TT. Duke Marketing Limited. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  27. ^ Harris, Roy (7 May 2018). "McGee doubles up as Kneen sets Tandragee track record". Belfast Telegraph. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  28. ^ "Competitor Profile: Daniel Kneen". Isle of Man TT. Duke Marketing Limited. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  29. ^ "Round 12 Standings: Brands Hatch GP, 7-9 October 2011" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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