Joey Dunlop

The Definitive Biography

By: Stuart Barker

Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble

With a foreword by Carl Fogarty.

Joey Dunlop's story is one of towering triumphs and desperate tragedies in almost equal measure.

Born poor—dirt poor—with no running water, no electricity, he was the definition of the everyman hero, earning the title 'King of the Roads' in what must be considered one of the world's most extreme sports—motorcycle road racing. And as well as being voted Northern Ireland's greatest ever sportsman, he remains the most loved and most successful road racer of all time.

Joey Dunlop won the hearts and minds of millions during his 31-year career, culminating in his greatest triumph in the year 2000 at the Isle of Man TT when, grey-haired, bespectacled and approaching 50 years of age, he reclaimed his reputation as the greatest TT rider in history by defeating a whole new generation of talent and regaining the F1 crown for the first time in 12 years.

But in road racing, tragedy is never very far away. Joey lost his life in a racing accident in July of 2000. It was just weeks after his final TT victory. More than 60,000 people attended Joey's funeral. Over 20 years after his untimely death, the sport has never truly recovered from his loss.

Everyone with an interest in motorcycling knows the legend of Joey Dunlop, but now, for the first time, they can get to know the man himself. This definitive new biography is the most comprehensive ever written on the man. In turns hilarious, triumphant and tragic, this is Dunlop's story as it has never been told before—by those who were part of it.

©2021 Stuart Barker (P)2021 Bonnier Books UK

Must listen for those who love racing

Being an American, I found the TT when I was younger, and much like Joey, fell in love with the TT circuit and Irish road racing.

This book chronicles the amazing journey Joey took with motorbikes through historical accounts and excerpts from those who know him best.

A family that has given so much

loved it could hardly finish it. most people will never understand why someone would road race motorcycles. The never will

Joey is greatest sports star ever!

You feel like you’re at the TT : ) and that you know his amazing extended
family!

Well detailed story, and easy to follow.

I really enjoyed learning about all the different motorcycles that Joey rode. Joey had an amazing career.

Superstar

I knew Joey Dunlop was a world famous motorcycle racer that had much success but had no idea the depth of the man he was