Last updated on 2 July 20202 July 2020.From the section Northern Ireland. He reeled off six successive Formula One class triumphs on the Isle of Man between 1983 and 1988 and his five Formula One world titles also came in consecutive years - 1982 to 1986. [9], On the night of 23 May 1985, Dunlop was travelling from Northern Ireland to the Isle of Man for the annual TT races by sea, aboard the Tornamona, a former fishing boat. In 1986, he won a fifth consecutive TT Formula One world title; initially based on one race at the Isle of Man TT after the loss of World Championship status from 1977-onwards and organised by the Auto-Cycle Union, the title was eventually expanded to take in more rounds in other countries.[2]. Irish publishers The O'Brien Press produced a full-colour pictorial tribute to Dunlop following his death. He leaves his wife Linda and five children, Julie, Donna, Gary, Richard and Joanne. In addition, the Windmill section of the Dundrod course which hosts the Ulster Grand Prix, was re-named Joey's Windmill in recognition of his record 48 wins over the circuit. Gary Dunlop: "My dad absolutely loved the Ulster Grand Prix circuit and some people regard his last win there, when he beat David Jefferies in the second Superbike race in 1999 - as one of his best. A scrappy second half goal is enough for Crusaders to see off north Belfast rivals Cliftonville with a 1-0 win at Seaview on Friday night. [14], (Dunlop had 30 points accumulated and was lying 3rd in the championship up until the TT races, however he stopped competing in the championship and still managed to finish 13th in the final championship table. After another Covid-dominated week, the GAA world will attempt to focus on the pitch again as the Football League's ups and downs are decided. The loss belonged to the Dunlop family, to Joey’s friends, to racing and to the whole of Ireland. When Joey Dunlop died on Sunday 2 July 2000 at an obscure road race meeting in the pine forests on Estonia’s Baltic coast, it was a multi-dimensional tragedy. This iconic stature, coupled to Dunlop's somewhat shy and unassuming persona, has led to him being seen as a true working class hero. He appeared to lose control of his bike in the wet conditions and was killed instantly on impact with trees. Voted Northern Ireland's Greatest Ever Sports Star in a Belfast Telegraph readers' pollexternal-link in 2015, Dunlop chalked up the first of his record tally of TT wins in the 1977 Jubilee Classic event, with his subsequent victories coming in the 125cc, 250cc, Formula One and Senior races. It was like a family holiday and we all grew to love the place, not just the racing" he added. The bend at 26th milestone on the Isle Of Man was named in his honour. The boat sank and all 13 passengers and crew were rescued by the Portaferry Lifeboat. The first of his three TT hat-tricks came in 1985, followed by another in 1988 - but we had to wait another 12 years until the final incredible treble of his career at the age of 48 in 2000. Dunlop died in Tallinn, Estonia, in 2000 while leading a 125cc race (he had already won the 750cc and 600cc events) on Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit. He put so much effort into getting himself into good shape and that win meant so much to him and to all of us.". After the race Joey said in his own typically understated way: "That was a tight race. Northern Ireland's First Minister David Trimble and Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon spoke of their sadness at the news. "He had got a bit annoyed that day - any time people questioned him was when the real determined racing man would come out in him. I had many great races with him. "My dad always wanted the family there every year, especially during race week. Both Catholics and Protestants supported him. He put so much effort into getting himself into good shape and that win meant so much to him and to all of us.". Watch Joey Dunlop on-board lap of the TT course in 1996, Joey Dunlop montage on 20th anniversary of his death, Your Top 10 TT riders of the last 30 years revealed, Voted Northern Ireland's Greatest Ever Sports Star in a. in 2015, Dunlop chalked up the first of his record tally of TT wins in the 1977 Jubilee Classic event, with his subsequent victories coming in the 125cc, 250cc, Formula One and Senior races. 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Quietly spoken but fiercely determined on the track, 'Joey', as he was simply known, is also revered for his solo mercy trips - he drove a van loaded with clothing and food supplies to orphanages in Romania, Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina. "I'm not saying I knew him well but we had respect for each other and helped each other out at times. by Carrie Simpson - motorsport.com Five times World TT champion and Ulsterman, Joey Dunlop 48 was killed today while competing in a road race meeting in Tallinn, Estonia. But he spent the winter prior to what turned out to be his final TT getting himself into peak physical condition for another shot at Superbike glory. On the 20th anniversary of Joey Dunlop's death we remember his last great successes - a TT treble in 2000 - and reflect on his legacy. During his career he won the Ulster Grand Prix 24 times. He appeared to lose control of his bike in the wet conditions and was killed instantly on impact with trees. Tragically, the euphoria surrounding his hugely successful TT was to turn to tragedy a month later as Joey lost his life in a racing accident at Tallinn, Estonia, on 2 July.

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