Joey Dunlop

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joey Dunlop
Occupation	Motorcycle Racer
Date Of Birth	Feb 25, 1952(1952-02-25)
Age	72
Date Of Death	2000-07-02
Birthplace	Armoy
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Northern Ireland
Horoscope	Aquarius

Joey Dunlop Biography

Joey Dunlop is one of the most popular and richest Motorcycle Racer who was born on February 25, 1952 in Armoy, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. One of the most famous motorcyclists of his time He was the winner of at least the Ulster Grand Prix 24 times.

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William Joseph Dunlop OBE (25 February 1952 – 2 July 2000) was a Northern Irish motorcyclist from Ballymoney. In 2016 he was voted through Motorcycle News as the 5th greatest motorcycling icon ever, behind Valentino Rossi. His achievements include three hat-tricks at the Isle of Man TT meeting (1985, 1988 and 2000), where he won a record 26 races in total. Dunlop’s name is amongst the most revered by fans of motorcycle racing. This iconic stature, coupled to Dunlop’s somewhat shy and unassuming persona, has led to him being seen as a true working class hero. Such attributes deeply endeared him to fans of motorcycling across the world.

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. The vessel had departed from Strangford, County Down with Dunlop, other riders, racebikes and equipment aboard. Strong currents into Strangford Lough pushed the Tornamona onto St Patrick’s Rock where her rudder broke off in a crevice. The boat sank and all 13 passengers and crew were rescued by the Portaferry Lifeboat. The bikes were later recovered by divers.

He was born within Ballymoney, Northern Ireland.

Joey Dunlop Net Worth

Joey Dunlop is one of the richest Motorcycle Racer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joey Dunlop 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He won five straight TT Formula One world titles and Hat tricks on three distinct occasions.

Following a fatal crash in Estonia killed him and his government’s website was modified to feature a tribute to the deceased.

(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.)

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Who is Joey Dunlop Dating?

According to our records, Joey Dunlop married to Linda Dunlop. As of December 1, 2023, Joey Dunlop’s is not dating anyone.

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The most successful overall rider at the annual TT races is awarded the “Joey Dunlop Cup”. A memorial statue was erected in his home town of Ballymoney. On the Isle of Man, a statue of Dunlop astride a Honda overlooks the Bungalow Bend at Snaefell and the 26th Milestone area of the TT course was named “Joey’s”. A memorial stone was installed at the crash site in Tallinn as well. Irish publishers The O’Brien Press produced a full-colour pictorial tribute to Dunlop following his death. Northern Ireland band Therapy? recorded a song in memory of Dunlop, called Joey; it appeared on the album Shameless, released in 2001.

Facts & Trivia

Joey Ranked on the list of most popular Motorcycle Racer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Joey Dunlop celebrates birthday on February 25 of every year.

What happened Joey Dunlop?

Just three weeks after securing a hat-trick of victories at the Isle of Man TT to take his tally to a record 26, Dunlop was killed at the age of 48 in an accident while racing in Tallinn on 2 July 2000.

How old was Joey Dunlop when he died?

48 years (1952–2000)

How many times did Joey Dunlop won the TT?

Altogether Joey’s 26 TT wins include 7 Formula 1, 4 Senior, 3 Junior, 5 Lightweight and 5 UltraLightweight Races, plus the 1977 Jubilee Race and the 1980 Classic 1000. During TT2000, at the age of 48, Joey counted the magnificent win in the Duke Formula One as one of his most rewarding.

What bike did Joey Dunlop?

Although Honda, the marque most closely associated with his career, dominates the collection of 26 machines, the display also features the RG500 Suzuki that he Joey rode in the 1978 TT Races, his 350 Aermacchi from his Manx Grand Prix Classic Race days, his 1980 500 Yamaha and the Yamaha Yamsel that he won his first …

What caused William dunlops fatal crash?

William Dunlop was killed at the Skerries 100 road race just outside of Dublin on 7 July 2018. He was 32. A mechanical failure caused oil from his bike to pour on to his rear wheel at huge speed. He was thrown from his bike and died instantly.