Michael Dunlop, the most successful racer in the history of the Isle of Man TT Races, has unveiled a new directional board named in his honour.
Located on the approach of the 27th milestone in recognition of his record-breaking 27th TT victory, the previously unnamed left-hand bend now forever carries the title of ‘MD’s’.
Michael joins the likes of Giacomo Agostini, Mike Hailwood MBE GM, John McGuinness MBE, and his uncle Joey Dunlop OBE MBE in having a section of the TT Mountain Course named in his honour, after another standout year in 2024 saw Michael break a 30-year old record when he matched and surpassed Joey’s tally of 26 TT race victories.
Speaking at the unveiling, Michael commented - “I’ve said plenty of times since matching and passing [Joey’s] record that records are there to be broken and they will be broken again. But for me, it has always been important that the Dunlop name continues on at the top of the sport, and for it to be a Dunlop that takes things to that next level.”
The previous record had stood since 1993, when Joey Dunlop took his 14th TT victory to overtake Mike Hailwood in the list of all-time winners. His 26th and final victory in 2000 laid a benchmark that - for years - many believed could not be bettered.
But having taken a 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th title twelve months ago, Michael now stands unmatched as the most successful competitor in TT history and - arguably - the greatest of all time.
When asked about the new directional marker, he added - “It is a real, genuine honour to have this happen, and it’s something I’m really proud of.”
“Anyone that knows me will know how important history and legacy is to me. I’m definitely not one for the attention, and I think everyone knows I don’t really enjoy the spotlight, but to be recognised in this way is special and means a great deal to me. I’ve still got plenty of wins in me yet, who knows where I’ll get to in that respect, but to know that this corner is here and will always be here - it’s a real privilege.”