Win a copy of Joey Dunlop tribute book

THIS week marks the 10th anniversary of the death of motorcycling legend Joey Dunlop.

One of the people who witnessed Joey's record-breaking exploits at first hand was local photographer Stephen Davison, who has produced a new version of his book Joey Dunlop: King of the Roads.

And the Ballymoney and Moyle Times has a copy of the book up for grabs in a superb competition.

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To be in with a chance of winning the book, simply answer the question below on a postcard or sealed envelope and send to: Joey Dunlop Competition, Ballymoney and Moyle Times, 6 Church Street, Ballymoney.

How many wins did Joey record at the Isle of Man TT?

Entries should reach us by Monday, July 5 and should include name, address and a daytime telephone number. Normal Times competition rules apply.

Joey Dunlop's racing career began in 1969, and his yellow helmet and number three bike became synonymous with high-octane wins.

One of the greatest motorcyclists of all time, and five times World Champion, he received an MBE for his motorcycling prowess.

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But there was more to this rider than racing. He also received an OBE for the many single-handed relief trips he ran to Romania and the Balkans, bringing food, clothing and supplies to war-torn areas.

On July 2, 2000, the 48-year-old Dunlop crashed during a race in Estonia and tragically lost his life.

The sporting world was shocked. His funeral was attended by more than 50,000 people.

Ten years on, this great sportsman is celebrated in a full colour pictorial tribute which captures Joey in action, his triumphant racing moments, with his family, and on his relief missions to Romania.

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This special new edition of Stephen Davison's best-selling book is updated throughout and includes new material and many unpublished photographs and intimate portraits of the great sportsman, and the great man, that was Joey Dunlop.

A fitting record of one of the greatest motorcyclists the sport has ever seen.

Stephen Davison is a photographer with Pacemaker, Belfast. A road-racing enthusiast, he followed the career of Joey Dunlop for many years, producing award-winning pictures for specialist magazines, newspapers and television.

For those not fortunate enough to win the tribute to a Northern Ireland icon, Joey Dunlop: King of the Roads is on sale now, priced at 16.99.

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