A New Landmark
'MD's' – A New Landmark on the Mountain Course
The newly named corner, known as ‘MD’s’, is a left-hand bend located just after the 27th milestone on the Mountain Section of the course. This naming commemorates Dunlop’s 27th TT victory in 2024, which surpassed the previous record held by his uncle, Joey Dunlop. The positioning of ‘MD’s’ is symbolic, following ‘Joey’s’ at the 26th milestone, highlighting the enduring legacy of the Dunlop family in TT history.
Michael Dunlop’s Reflections
At the unveiling of the corner, Dunlop expressed his sentiments:
“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.”
He also remarked on the significance of the Dunlop name in the sport
“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.”
