The Ballymoney man clinched what many believe was his greatest victory on the Honda VTR SP-1 before going on to seal a hat-trick with further wins in the 250cc and 125cc races 20 years ago. It was sadly Joey's final TT after he was tragically killed weeks later at an obscure race meeting at Tallinn, Estonia.
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Joey Dunlop at Quarterbridge on the Honda SP-1 in the Formula One race at the Isle of Man TT in 2000. | jpimedia
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Ballymoney's Joey Dunlop cracks a wry smile in the winners' enclosure at the 2000 Isle of Man TT after he was asked if he was 'too old' to get onto his bike. | jpimedia
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Joey Dunlop is congratulated on his victory in the Formula One race at the 2000 Isle of Man TT. | jpimedia
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Formula One TT race winner Joey Dunlop on the rostrum with runner-up Michael Rutter (left) and John McGuinness. | jpimedia