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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who is Michael Dunlop and how many races has he won at the Isle of Man TT?
THE Dunlop name has long been synonymous with the Isle of Man TT. Joey Dunlop is the most famous Isle of Man TT rider of them all - with the overall winner of the event handed the Joey Dunlop Cup each year. 3 3 The Northern Irishman also has a statue built on the island. Joey held the record for almost 25 years after his untimely death following a crash in 2000. Now his record has been overtaken - with Michael Dunlop the man to take it. Who is Michael Dunlop? Michael Dunlop is a motorcycle rider most famous for his exploits in the Isle of Man TT. He comes from that famous racing family as the son of Robert Dunlop, brother of William. Dunlop is also the nephew of Joey. Michael made his Isle of Man TT debut in 2007, finishing 25th aged just 18. Since then he has had one of the most spectacular careers in the sport. His first win came in the Supersport TT in 2009, while he has won four races in a single event three times - in 2013, 2014, and 2023. Since 2010, the only year he didn't win a race was in 2015, when did not finish in four races and finished second in one other. With FOUR wins in 2024 he passed uncle Joey as the most successful rider in the history of the Isle of Man TT - as well as taking home a bit of prize money for his wins. Dunlop has been back at it in 2025, winning the Supersport TT Race 1 on day one of the event. Who has won the most races at the Isle of Man TT? Until this year, Joey Dunlop had held the record since 2000. Joey won three races that year, aged 48, just weeks before his death in Estonia in another race. John McGuinness had come closest to threatening Dunlop's record, winning 23 races between 1999 and 2015. But it was Michael who finally managed to overtake the great man. His win in the Supertwins TT made it win No 27 and his eighth in just 17 races since 2022. He went on to win two more races in 2024 - making it four wins for a second consecutive year - to take his overall tally to 29. Most Isle of Man TT wins Michael Dunlop - 30 Joey Dunlop - 26 John McGuinness - 23 Dave Molyneux - 17 Ian Hutchinson - 16 Mike Hailwood, Ben Birchall, Tom Birchall, Peter Hickman - 14 Bruce Anstey - 12 Steve Hislop, Phillip McCallen - 11 Giacomo Agostini, Robert Fisher, Stanley Woods - 10 Mick Boddice, David Jeffries, Ian Lougher, Siegfried Schauzu - 9 3 What did Michael Dunlop say about breaking the record? Michael Dunlop said that "everyone's inspiration was to be a Joey Dunlop around the Isle of Man". He said: "I'm no better than Joey, never was. "Joey's record stood for 24 years and it's an honour. Joey was a special talent. "My record will be beaten one day but I don't care." He also said he had to overcome some issues on the day to win. "We had an issue in first practice and were struggling a wee bit but the boys worked hard on it and the bike was mint. "We had to push on as I knew we would."
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Dunlop tribute 'an absolute privilege' for Rea
Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea said it was "an absolute privilege" to be involved in a celebration of the life of motorcycle racing hero Joey Dunlop in Ballymoney, County Antrim, on Saturday. The 'Joey 25' tribute day was being held a quarter of a century after the revered 26-time Isle of Man TT winner was killed in an accident at a race in Estonia in July 2000. The event brought together a plethora of famous names from two-wheel motorsport past and present, including Rea, another multiple World Superbike champion in Carl Fogarty, Glenn Irwin, Brian Reid, Phillip McCallen and Ron Haslam. The special celebration to remember Joey and honour his legacy was hosted by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, in conjunction with the Dunlop family. "Joey Dunlop was an icon, not just in motorcycle racing but as a sportsman in the country," Rea, 38, told BBC Sport NI. "I grew up in race paddocks and didn't really understand the magnitude of Joey or the legacy left. "My father was racing against him but over time I've understood all his accomplishments and more of the human he was, the effect he had on the fans and the people here, understood what a legend he was, someone we can be really proud of." Thousands of people defied the inclement weather conditions to commemorate the life and achievements of the five-time TT Formula One world champion, who also racked up 24 Ulster Grand Prix victories and 13 North West 200 successes in an illustrious career. The occasion to mark the landmark anniversary included a closed-roads parade around the town centre with top riders using Joey Dunlop's original machines. "It's a really good day, not just to honour Joey, but everyone involved in the day has been really pumped to be part of it," added Rea. "I thought there would be a lot of people here but it has blown me away the crowd that came out."
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Dunlop tribute 'an absolute privilege' for Rea
Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea said it was "an absolute privilege" to be involved in a celebration of the life of motorcycle racing hero Joey Dunlop in Ballymoney, County Antrim, on 'Joey 25' tribute day was being held a quarter of a century after the revered 26-time Isle of Man TT winner was killed in an accident at a race in Estonia in July event brought together a plethora of famous names from two-wheel motorsport past and present, including Rea, another multiple World Superbike champion in Carl Fogarty, Glenn Irwin, Brian Reid, Phillip McCallen and Ron special celebration to remember Joey was hosted by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, in conjunction with the Dunlop family."Joey Dunlop was an icon, not just in motorcycle racing but as a sportsman in the country," Rea, 38, told BBC Sport NI."I grew up in race paddocks and didn't really understand the magnitude of Joey or the legacy left."My father was racing against him but over time I've understood all his accomplishments and more of the human he was, the effect he had on the fans and the people here, understood what a legend he was, someone we can be really proud of."Thousands of people defied the unfavourable weather conditions to commemorate the life and achievements of the five-time TT Formula One world champion, who also racked up 24 Ulster Grand Prix victories and 13 North West 200 successes in an illustrious occasion to mark the landmark anniversary included a closed-roads parade around the town centre with top riders using Joey Dunlop's original machines."It's a really good day, not just to honour Joey, but everyone involved in the day has been really pumped to be part of it," added Rea.
