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John McGuinness reveals how his spine-tingling Joey Dunlop prediction came true
John McGuinness once made a bold prediction to Joey Dunlop, which eventually came true through McGuinness achieving success. The Joey Dunlop Exhibition on the Isle of Man commemorates the 25-year anniversary of Dunlop’s tragic passing in a racing accident. Michael Dunlop, Joey’s nephew, surpassed his uncle’s Isle of Man TT win record, now at 33 victories. Having been a teammate of Joey’s, McGuinness has fond memories of their time together. McGuinness, recalling an encounter from 1986, acknowledged how he fulfilled his promise to stand on the podium with Joey in 1997. Despite Joey’s reserved nature, McGuinness established a special bond with him, expressing deep gratitude for the cherished memories they shared. McGuinness was deeply affected by Dunlop’s sudden passing in 2000, highlighting the significant impact Joey had on the racing community and describing him as a timeless role model and hero to many.
