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Joey Dunlop Rea Yamsel 1st June 1976
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Joey Dunlop Rea Yamsel 1st June 1976
Joey Dunlop (Rea Yamsel) at Governor's Bridge, 1st June 1976. He was those days known as Joe
BikeSport TT Race Pics feature the FoTTofinder Bikesport Archives of Isle of Man TT Race photographs
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Joey Dunlop, the legendary motorbike racer, is captured in this iconic photograph taken at Governor's Bridge on the Isle of Man during the TT Races on 1st June 1976. Known then as "Joe". Dunlop is seen in mid-air on his Rea Yamsel YZR500, a motorcycle that would become synonymous with his racing career. The bridge, with its distinctive red and white stripes, serves as a striking backdrop to the action, as Dunlop expertly navigates the undulating course. The TT Races, held annually on the Isle of Man, are renowned for their challenging terrain and high speeds. Dunlop, a native of Northern Ireland, would go on to become the most successful road racer in the history of the event, with a total of 26 wins to his name. This photograph, taken early in his career, captures the raw energy and determination that would come to define his racing legacy. Dunlop's skill and daring on the track earned him legions of fans, both in his native Northern Ireland and around the world. His tragic death in 2000, during practice for the TT Races, shocked the motorbike racing community and left a void that has yet to be filled. This photograph, a snapshot of a moment in time, serves as a poignant reminder of the incredible talent and passion that Joey Dunlop brought to the world of motorbike racing.
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