Racing legend Joey Dunlop will likely be honoured with a particular star-studded occasion in his hometown – and it’s free to attend!
Joey 25 will happen within the 26-time Isle of Man TT winner and five-time World Champion’s hometown of Ballymoney on Saturday, Might 24 to mark 25 years since his tragic demise.
The occasion, which will likely be free to attend, is being hosted by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and can embody stay music, autograph signings, and a parade of Joey’s race bikes.
Carl Fogarty and Jonathan Rea have already been confirmed as a part of the parade line-up, with loads of different well-known faces additionally introduced, together with Ryan Farquhar, Bruce Anstey and Michael Rutter.
“We’re excited to welcome followers from all around the globe to this extraordinary Joey 25 celebration,” mentioned Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council mayor Councillor Ciarán McQuillan.
“Joey was a neighborhood legend and a worldwide ambassador—not only for Ballymoney, however for our complete area and past. It’s solely becoming that we have a good time his enduring legacy in type.”
Members of the Dunlop household may also participate within the parade.
“We couldn’t think about a greater option to keep in mind Joey than with an occasion in his hometown,” mentioned Joey’s spouse, Linda.
“This milestone anniversary is a poignant time for our household, and we’re deeply grateful to the native council for organising this occasion. Seeing so lots of Joey’s authentic bikes displayed and ridden via the city is really particular.”
As a part of the festivities, a memorabilia exhibition will run from April at Ballymoney’s museum, with additional tributes deliberate on the North West 200 and a parade of race bikes on the Basic Bike Pageant Eire in August.
Joey Dunlop beforehand held the file for many wins on the Isle of Man TT, till he was overtaken by his nephew Michael Dunlop final yr.
Joey died in a racing accident in Estonia in 2000, age 48.
