Joey Dunlop Dead?

Please tell me I misheard. The news said he died during a race in Estonia.
I dearly hope not

I'm sorry to say it is true,:( He was racing at a Non Championship international meeting at Tallinn in Estonia on a 3.7 mile road course..

He had won the 600cc and 750cc superbike race and was leading the 125cc race when he crashed on Lap 2.

This guy was one of the true legends of motorcycle racing and is a sad loss :(

This is truly sad news. A living legend has now become a legend.

Another sad day for motorsport.

My deepest condolances go to his wife Linda and the children.

Godspeed Joey

OMG..this is the first I have heard of this..allthough i never saw alot of joey racing ..just the occasional TT..i know he was an absolute legend and it is a real tragedy that this has happened and i hope his family are coping well with this and wish them well in the future

Yes Marcus, a sad day for many, especially for the family of Yer Maun. Words cannot even begin to describe the feelings...

I remember watching him on a road course over here and he was awesome,Truly a sad day both for the Family and the sport!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/northern_ireland/newsid_816000/816772.stm will give you all the details,of the tragedy and the tributes.

I can remember Joey racing in the IoM from his early days in the Southern 100. He was one of the boys and didn't seem to take too quickly to being a works rider, prefering instead to sleep in the back of his van with his bike. This, I believe, is one reason for his popularity. The other reasons are his consistant wins. His loss is total.

Joey Dunlop was a great rider. Especially at the Isle of Mann. He won a record 26 times there. He also had both an OBE and an MBE for humanitarian work that he did.

Where have I been?:( I was just watching the 500 GP at Donnington when I heard the commentator mention the passing of Joey. I could not believe my ears. I watched him race in the early years. Then on TV in the later at the IOM.

I came straight here to find out if it was true.

Unfortunately it is:(:(:( The man has been great for the sport and his Charity work. He is a great loss! But I am sure he would not have wanted it any other way. Doing what he enjoyed.

My heart goes out to his family. God speed Joey.

Ian