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Jonathan Rea explains unique family link to Joey Dunlop after helmet tribute
Jonathan Rea wore a yellow helmet at the UK WorldSBK to pay tribute to his hero Joey Dunlop, 37 years after Dunlop stood on the podium for the first Superbike race at Donington Park. Rea attended a memorial for Dunlop in Northern Ireland 25 years after his tragic passing. The legacy of most-ever wins at the Isle of Man TT now rests with Dunlop’s nephew Michael. Rea has a familial connection to Dunlop through his grandfather, who helped kickstart Dunlop’s career in motorbike racing. Rea expressed pride in honoring Dunlop’s legacy with a special helmet design. Despite his crash record with one-off helmets, Rea felt Dunlop brought him luck during the races at Donington Park.
