Dunlop helmet goes under the hammer
A PIECE of road racing memorabilia belonging to the late Joey Dunlop has been auctioned off for over £2,000 at a special fundraising event.
An original yellow helmet - as famously worn by the racing legend - went under the hammer at a gala black tie function in Belfast on Friday night.
The event was organised to raise funds for the David Wood Project – an initiative aimed at resurrecting the Ulster Grand Prix House on the Dundrod circuit, which would be used as a race control tower incorporating medical facilities at the historic international road race.
Wood - who managed Joey's illustrious career - was himself an ambassador for road racing before his untimely death in 2004.
The helmet, which was the prized asset on the night, was eventually purchased for 2,600 by a Lisburn buyer.
Event co-ordinator James Courtney said demand was high and numerous telephone bids were also accepted during the auction.
"It was a good night all round," he said.
Mr Courtney could not put a definitive figure on the total amount raised, but he deemed the evening a huge success.
The event was compered by broadcaster Jackie Fullerton.
Ballymoney-born Dunlop tragically died doing what he loved best, involved in an accident in a road race in Estonia in 2000.
He won a total of 26 races at the famous Isle of Man TT.
His younger brother, Robert, died during practice at this year's North West 200 in Portrush.
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