Road Racer: It's in My Blood

Michael Dunlop

Apr 2017 · Michael O'Mara Books

About this ebook

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER-ONE BESTSELLER.

Michael Dunlop is quite simply the greatest road racer on the planet. Brother of William, also an accomplished rider, son of the late Robert and nephew of the late great Joey Dunlop, Michael can fairly claim that racing is in his blood. Now for the first time he talks in depth about his family story, how he got involved in the family business and how he manages to keep getting back on his bike despite all he knows of the deadly risks he encounters every time he crosses the start line.

The death of his uncle during a competition in Estonia in 2000 was followed just eight years later by the death of his father at the North West 200. But despite these tragic losses Michael was undeterred and, two days after his father's death, he returned to the North West, and won. The next year Michael won his first TT, joining both his father and uncle in the record books.

Now with thirteen TT wins to his name Michael is a phenomenal competitor, and in this sensational autobiography he reveals the highs and lows of racing, what it was like growing up part of a motorcycle dynasty and how that made him the incredible racing driver he is today.

Ratings and reviews

Enjoyed this book! Took me back to when I was at school on the Isle of Man. Watched the Southern 100 & the TT races, remember being woken up at 5 am when morning practice started for the Southern 100! Riding the TT has to the ultimate test of courage for a human being! The prize money should be on a par with formula one at least.

One of my favourite racers to watch and follow every year when I go to the TT, this book is everything I expected, brilliant reading and a real insight into not only Michael but the Dunlop family as a whole and how much racing means to them. Fantastic read.5*****

A book that reads like Michael rides, brutally honest and uncompromising. A great read from another legendary Dunlop. Unfortunately another tragedy has just hit the family. My condolences to the Dunlop family. RIP William.

About the author

Michael Dunlop is a Northern Irish professional motorcycle racer and part of a motorcycle racing dynasty. He is the brother of William, son of the late Robert and nephew of the former World Champion, the late Joey Dunlop. He made his TT debut in 2007 and is now the current solo-machine lap record holder for the Snaefell Mountain Course. Regarded as one of the most controversial and tenacious competitors in motorcycle racing, Dunlop's aggressive style and pugnacious attitude have led to confrontation with organizers, race teams and his fellow competitors.