V Four Victory (1983)

Genre

documentary film

Country

United Kingdom

How it feels

This documentary covers the life and racing career of Joey Dunlop, a renowned Northern Irish motorcyclist. It shows his many wins at the Isle of Man TT and Ulster Grand Prix, as well as his humanitarian work.

energeticnostalgicinspiringfast-pacedadmiringdeterminedstraightforward

What happens

William Joseph Dunlop (25 February 1952 – 2 July 2000) was a Northern Irish roadracing motorcyclist from Ballymoney, County Antrim. In 2015, he was voted Northern Ireland's greatest-ever sports star. Dunlop lies second on the list of all-time victories at the Isle of Man TT Races. During the course of his career, Dunlop secured a total 26 race wins at the TT, including three hat-tricks, and 24 wins at the Ulster Grand Prix. Dunlop was awarded the MBE in 1986 for his contributions to the sport and the OBE in 1996 for his humanitarian work in Romanian orphanages. After his death, the Joey Dunlop Foundation was established to provide accommodation for disabled visitors to the Isle of Man. Dunlop's legacy includes the "Joey Dunlop Cup", awarded to the most successful rider at the annual TT races, and several memorials and statues in his honour. Dunlop's career was documented in several films. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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