Bittersweet.
Because the race was a victim of the current epidemic, the local BBC showed, Road, the documentary about Joey and Robert Dunlop and Robert’s sons in place of their North West 200 coverage. You can view the whole documentary on YouTube here: Road (youtube.com) . Having never been involved in racing, I did not know either of them, although I have met Joey on a few occasions. The image of Joey as a quietly spoken, modest gentleman is exactly how he came across to me. Back in the 80’s and early 90’s, we had a reasonably active motorcycle club. For a few years during the off season for motorcycle racing, we organised a bus from Bangor to take us to Joey’s Bar in Ballymoney for the night. By phoning in advance, we were able to arrange an evening when Joey could be there. The first round of drink, for the whole busload of us was always on the house, and during the evening, the bar also provided a supper of sandwiches, cocktail sausages and all the usual snacks. Joey hims