Joey Dunlop (1952–2000) was born in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. He was a world champion motorcycle racer, best known for road racing. He was best known as Joey or Yer Maun. He achieved three hat-tricks at the Isle of Man TT (1985, 1988 and 2000). He also won the Ulster Grand Prix 24 times and the North West 200 13 times.

Joey was a shy man, who was loved by fans. He said, ‘I never wanted to be a superstar, I just want to be myself, I hope people remember me that way’. Joey did great humanitarian work and was involved in supporting orphanages in Romania.

Joey was awarded an MBE for his services to sport in 1986 and an OBE in 1996 for his humanitarian work in Romanian orphanages. Joey could always be recognised as he wore a yellow helmet and red T-shirt.

Joey Dunlop died while racing in Estonia in 2000. A memorial statue was built in his hometown, Ballymoney, of him on the Isle of Man circuit. The most successful racer of the annual TT races is presented with the Joey Dunlop Cup.