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Northern Irishman Jonathan Rea unveiled a tribute helmet in honour of fellow countryman Joey Dunlop at the Donington WorldSBK round.
Northern Irishman Jonathan Rea unveiled a tribute helmet at the Donington WorldSBK round in honor of fellow countryman Joey Dunlop.
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Dunlop’s passing, prompting Rea to design the helmet as a tribute to honor his legacy.
Rea mentioned to reporters that attending a tribute day in Dunlop’s hometown influenced the helmet’s design.
The helmet incorporated Dunlop’s design with Rea’s sponsors, and Rea expressed pride and gratitude for the opportunity to pay homage.
Despite battles with injury earlier in the season, Rea achieved his best result for Yamaha in 2025 with a fifth-place finish.
Rea felt fortunate and proud to wear the helmet, which he believed brought him luck, especially with Dunlop’s wife, Linda, present at the event.
The tribute helmet remained on Rea’s head for Sunday’s races, where he finished sixth and 15th in the Superpole and Race 2, respectively.
