It's a sad day in our sport. One of my favorite riders lost his life today in Estonia. Our world is going to miss the best Isle of Man rider that ever lived. There will never be a replacement for the talented Irishman.

I had the honor of meeting Joey at Daytona in the 80's. Great guy. I loved watching him race there and at the Isle of Man.

He was truly someone who I was proud to say represented our sport to the world.

Godspeed Mate

Smokin' Joe

Issued: Sunday July 2 2000

Record Isle of Man TT race winner Joey Dunlop was killed during an international race in Estonia on Sunday.

Dunlop was racing at the 3.7-mile public roads circuit on the outskirts of the Estonian capital of Tallinn.

The Ballymoney, Co Antrim rider had won the 600cc race on Saturday and the Superbike race earlier on Sunday at Tallinn and was leading the 125cc race when he crashed on the second lap.

The 48-year-old rider died instantly. Racing at the Tallinn event was cancelled following Dunlop1s crash.

Dunlop scored his record 26th win at the Isle of Man TT races little more than three weeks ago. He began racing in 1969 and was a factory Honda rider for the past 18 years.

The father of five was honoured with both MBE and OBE awards for his humanitarian work in war torn countries.

God Speed.........Joey.
Gareth.
CRA Chief New Riders Instructor.
The Colonel's Brainerd International Raceway.
CRA #41 F2/3/RR.

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