Meet the 62-year-old rider at the North West 200 whose dream is to emulate Michael Dunlop
There aren't too many people competing at a major sporting event at the age of 62, especially in the high-octane world of motorcycling!
Stephen Degnan is the exception to the rule however and he is showing no signs of slowing down.
Degnan still harbours the dream of being the next Michael Dunlop, and while that may not happen he is determined to make the most of his time at the North West 200.
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"I made my debut here aged 55," he explained. "I had done all the Irish Nationals so I thought it was time to do the North West.
"I didn't think I was 55, it was only when I looked in the mirror. I always said I thought I was going to be another Michael Dunlop, I'm just a slow burner.
"I'll just keep going at it, it's just going to take a bit longer. I'm 62 now so another 40 years and I will have caught up with Michael and I'll still be coming here!
"This is the best in the world. I've no interest in the TT and I get slaughtered for saying that, but there's nowhere like this place. It's perfect for me and I love it.
"I'm 62 but everyone talks to me like I'm one of the boys. Any other sport I wouldn't get an entry anymore they would just say I'm too old. Mervyn keeps giving me an entry and I keep coming.
"I give the fans something to watch while they're waiting on the fast lads coming round and maybe also give those guys in their 50s and 60s some inspiration of what you can do."
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