Joey Dunlop 1952-2000

Starring:Joey Dunlop 1952-2000
Studio: Duke
Product Type: DVD

Description

This is a story of dedication, determination, humility and humanity...It charts the rise from humble beginnings of William Joseph Dunlop, from the fabled Armoy Armada to the dizzy heights of F1 world titles, record-breaking exploits at the Isle of Man TT, and countless race wins which inspired fans to crown him their 'King of the Roads.' Along with superb footage of Joey in action throughout his career (including on-bike footage at the TT), there are illuminating interviews with 'Yer Maun' himself and specially recorded tributes and insights from Carl Fogarty, Barry Sheene, brother Robert, Jim Redman and Phillip McCallen. Special features include a photo gallery where you can view memorable and poignant images of Joey, and the career highlights are wonderful reminders of the success Joey enjoyed. This is a truly unique insight into the greatest road racer of all time. Proceeds of the sales of this DVD will benefit the Joey Dunlop Benevolent Fund.

Customer Reviews:

Please you must watch this 10 stars.......2005-08-13

Joey may not be the greatest motorcycle racer ever, but hes the greatest man to ever race a bike!!!!!
In America, road racing means racing around short circuits, but in Ireland and the isle of man, road racing means racing on roads at easily over 200mph and 1 lap is 37 miles long, need i go on!!!! great onboard lap with joey, some great footage from the early days, and also a very touching funeral!!!!!

just brilliant

Not for motorcyclists only!.......2004-12-14

In a golden age of motorcycling, it's a shame Hollywood continues to put out so much motorcycle garbage (Torque, Biker Boyz, etc) when the life of Joey Dunlop would make such a great movie, appealing to those who aren't motorcyclists or racing fans (Kudos to Ulster TV for producing this great documentary).

There is so much to enjoy on this DVD: the slow-motion ballet of a great road racer, beautiful scenery, soul-stirring music, the "scary fast" sound and speed of big bore sport bikes (and the smaller 2-strokes) on bumpy, twisty, hilly public roads that have been given over so that true roadracers can ply their craft. Don't be surprised if you find yourself cheering Joey on when the odds seem against him!

A truly reverent look at the life and accomplishments of an eminently likeable individual with a never say die attitude, who continued to confound opponents with his ability to win a young man's game at his age!

An entertaining retrospective of a great racer........2002-08-09

I really enjoyed this video. It's got racing and interview footage throughout Joey's 30 year career. A fair bit is from the last few years, but it's the early stuff that's magic.

Joey's funeral in Ballymoney is very touching, and I didn't realize just how hugely he was loved in his home Ireland.

This is a good tribute to a real hero.

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