Description
A fine art print from an original painting of Joey Dunlop by John Hancox
Size: A3
Joey Dunlop riding the Rea Racing Seeley Yamaha to victory in the 1977 Jubilee TT.
William Joseph Dunlop (25 February 1952 – 2 July 2000) was a Northern Irish roadracing motorcyclist from Ballymoney, County Antrim. In 2015, he was voted Northern Ireland’s greatest-ever sports star. Dunlop lies second on the list of all-time victories at the Isle of Man TT Races. During the course of his career, Dunlop secured a total 26 race wins at the TT, including three hat-tricks, and 24 wins at the Ulster Grand Prix.
Dunlop was awarded the MBE in 1986 for his contributions to the sport
Dunlop died on 2 July 2000 in Tallinn, Estonia, while leading a 125cc race; he had already won the 750cc and 600cc events on the Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit. He appeared to lose control of his bike in the wet conditions and died instantly on impact with trees
