In the many years since Joey Dunlop's untimely death, his stature has
only grown. One of the racing world's most successful riders, and
certainly its leading role-model, he is sorely missed by bike
enthusiasts everywhere. Joey Dunlop's racing career began in 1969, and
his yellow helmet and number 3 bike quickly became synonymous with
high-octane wins. He was one of the most exciting riders the sport has
ever seen, drawing huge crowds to the Isle of Man TT races and to every
other course he raced. Joey received an MBE for his motorcycling
prowess; his racing record remains unsurpassed: twenty-six wins in
twenty-five years at the TT races, and five times World Champion. On 2
July 2000 the forty-eight-year-old rider crashed during a race in the
republic of Estonia. The death of Joey Dunlop triggered an unparalleled
emotional response as the sporting world and his fans openly mourned his
passing. He is still revered as a motorcycling legend. This book looks
at Joey Dunlop's legacy and captures the rider, the family man, the
winner, the humanitarian - the person behind the legend that is the
'King of the Roads'. With previously unseen photographs and updated
introduction and legacy chapters, this book is a real celebration of
Joey Dunlop's life and career from the public glories to the private
moments.
