Joey Dunlop
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Which motorcycle legend would you like to enter Motor Sport Hall of Fame in 2018?
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Twelve of the greatest names in motorcycle history have been shortlisted for the Motor Sport Hall of Fame Awards in 2018 – and you’ve got until April to cast your vote! The 2018 nominees are: • Mike Hailwood MBE: few could forget the victorious late-1970s TT return of ‘Mike the Bike’, a fabulous encore for…
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TT 2017: Dunlop storms Senior TT (as Hickman takes Championship)
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Michael Dunlop put in an incredible four laps around the Mountain course today, to win the 2017 Senior TT – as Peter Hickman finishes second, taking his fifth podium of the week, meaning he’s the winner of the Joey Dunlop Championship trophy. Dean Harrison came in third. Following Ian Hutchinson’s accident at the 37th mile of the…
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TT 2017: Championship still up for grabs on final day of racing
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With the Sidecar, Privateer and overall Joey Dunlop Championships coming to conclusion with today’s races, there is still all to play for at this year’s Isle of Man TT. Kicking off today’s TT race schedule is the TT Zero Race, followed by second Sidecar TT Race, with the Senior TT finishing the day’s action –…
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John McGuinness’s 2013 Superstock TT HM Plant Honda CBR1000RR for sale
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Four years ago, John McGuinness came in third in the Superstock TT race aboard his Padgett’s HM Plant Honda CBR1000RR, at an average speed of 126.7mph. And you could get your hands on your own piece of TT history, as McGuinness’s race bike is up for sale. McGuinness, who has sadly had to sit out…
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Video: Joey – the man conquered the TT
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If you’ve not seen this excellent documentary about the Isle of Man TT legend that was Joey Dunlop then here’s your chance to dive in. It’s a brilliant bit of film about the 26-times TT race winner and well worth a look. If you’ve time, fill your boots. If you haven’t got time then do…
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Bennetts announces sponsorship line-up for 2017
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Advertisement Feature Motorcycle insurance specialist, Bennetts, has announced its sponsorship line-up for the 2017 race season. The Bennetts racers will represent the brand at British and World level, on short circuits and roads, with the squad including riders at the outset and the height of their careers. Racing legend, John McGuinness, will be supported by Bennetts…
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Go to the Prescott Bike Festival on April 9! Advance tickets with money off are on sale right now!
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Iconic British manufacturer Norton will be the featured marque at this year’s Prescott Bike Festival, which takes place at the famous Gloucestershire Hillclimb on 9 April. The Norton Owners Club is set to stage a huge display, including parade runs, with two rare Nortons expected, the 1956 Manx 350cc Reverse Head, built by…
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John McGuinness opens up about concerns over Guy Martin’s TT ambitions this year: “I’m a bit worried about him. He needs a year or two back.”
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Legendary Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness has spoken about his worry over Honda teammate Guy Martin in this year’s event on The Island. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Motor Sport magazine, out now, McGuinness says that he’s nervous that Martin is out of practice when it comes to racing. McGuinness said: “I’m a…
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New Joey Dunlop film in the works, The Fall actor Marty McCann cast to play Yer Maun in the movie
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New Joey Dunlop film in the works, The Fall actor Marty McCann cast to play Yer Maun in the movie. The Survivalist star (above), who has appeared in the recent smash BBC Two series The Fall, is currently doing his homework on the road racing superstar. “The more I’m learning about Joey, the more I’m…
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Bexhill MotoFest promises a stonking weekend of bikes, music and food
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Here’s one for your festival calendar this summer: the free Bexhill MotoFest. For the whole weekend of August 12-14th, genteel Bexhill-on-Sea on the south coast of England let’s rip to the roar of thousands of motorcycles and the high octane beats of great music as it becomes Biking-on-Sea for the annual Bexhill MotoFest. With highlights…
