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Dunlop made his [[Isle of Man TT]] debut in 2007 and claimed his first victory two years later, winning the second Supersport race in 2009 on a [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]].[{{cite news |last=Petrie |first=Richard |date=30 May 2024 |title=Michael Dunlop - eight of his most memorable IOM TT wins |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/motorsport/articles/c3g8zrpmlz4o |access-date=10 September 2025 |work=BBC Sport}}] Over the following decade, he established himself as one of the most successful riders in the event's history, securing wins across multiple classes including Superbike, Supersport, Superstock, and Supertwin.[{{cite web |title=29 TT Wins – Michael Dunlop – MD Racing |url=https://www.michaeldunlopracing.com/29-tt-wins/ |access-date=10 September 2025 |website=MD Racing}}] In 2016, he became the first rider to complete a lap of the [[Isle of Man TT Mountain Course|Mountain Course]] in under 17 minutes, setting a new outright lap record with a time of 16 minutes 53.929 seconds at an average speed of 133.962 mph during the Senior TT.[{{cite news |date=10 June 2016 |title=Michael Dunlop breaks Isle of Man TT lap record |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/36503900 |access-date=10 September 2025 |work=BBC Sport}}][{{cite news |date=1 June 2018 |title=Michael Dunlop wins Isle of Man TT Superbike race |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/44330828 |access-date=10 September 2025 |work=BBC Sport}}] His record stood until 2018, when [[Peter Hickman]] posted a lap of 135.452 mph during the Senior TT, becoming the first rider to surpass Dunlop’s benchmark.[{{cite news |author=Petrie |first=Richard |date=8 June 2018 |title=Isle of Man TT 2018: Hickman sets record in Senior TT win |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/44415189 |access-date=10 September 2025 |work=BBC Sport}}] |
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Dunlop made his [[Isle of Man TT]] debut in 2007 and claimed his first victory two years later, winning the second Supersport race in 2009 on a [[Yamaha Motor Company|Yamaha]].[{{cite news |last=Petrie |first=Richard |date=30 May 2024 |title=Michael Dunlop - eight of his most memorable IOM TT wins |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/motorsport/articles/c3g8zrpmlz4o |access-date=10 September 2025 |work=BBC Sport}}] Over the following decade, he established himself as one of the most successful riders in the event's history, securing wins across multiple classes including Superbike, Supersport, Superstock, and Supertwin.[{{cite web |title=29 TT Wins – Michael Dunlop – MD Racing |url=https://www.michaeldunlopracing.com/29-tt-wins/ |access-date=10 September 2025 |website=MD Racing}}] In 2016, he became the first rider to complete a lap of the [[Isle of Man TT Mountain Course|Mountain Course]] in under 17 minutes, setting a new outright lap record with a time of 16 minutes 53.929 seconds at an average speed of 133.962 mph during the Senior TT.[{{cite news |date=10 June 2016 |title=Michael Dunlop breaks Isle of Man TT lap record |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/36503900 |access-date=10 September 2025 |work=BBC Sport}}][{{cite news |date=1 June 2018 |title=Michael Dunlop wins Isle of Man TT Superbike race |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/44330828 |access-date=10 September 2025 |work=BBC Sport}}] His record stood until 2018, when [[Peter Hickman]] posted a lap of 135.452 mph during the Senior TT, becoming the first rider to surpass Dunlop’s benchmark.[{{cite news |author=Petrie |first=Richard |date=8 June 2018 |title=Isle of Man TT 2018: Hickman sets record in Senior TT win |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/44415189 |access-date=10 September 2025 |work=BBC Sport}}] Dunlop returned to the event in 2019, a year after the death of his brother [[William Dunlop (motorcyclist)|William]], who was killed in a practice session at the [[Skerries 100]] in July 2018.[{{cite news |date=24 February 2019 |title=Michael Dunlop to run second MD Racing rider in 2019 road racing season |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/47348604 |access-date=23 April 2026 |work=BBC Sport}}] |
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In 2024, Dunlop surpassed his uncle Joey Dunlop's long-standing record of 26 TT wins, becoming the most successful rider in the event's history.[{{cite news |date=5 June 2024 |title=Michael Dunlop becomes most successful Isle of Man TT rider |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jun/05/michael-dunlop-becomes-most-successful-isle-of-man-tt-rider |access-date=10 September 2025 |work=The Guardian}}] In May 2025, a left-bend at the 27th mile from startline was chosen to be named [[List of named corners of the Snaefell Mountain Course#MD's|MD's]], to acknowledge the event of his 27th win in 2024.[[https://www.acu.org.uk/News/2024/06/Dunlop-Makes-History-With-27th-TT-Win/default.aspx Dunlop Makes History With 27th TT Win] [[Auto-Cycle Union]], 5 June 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2025][[https://gef.im/news/tt/corner-named-after-tt-goat-53756/ Corner Named After TT GOAT] gef.im 23 May 2025. Retrieved 2 November 2025] |
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In 2024, Dunlop surpassed his uncle Joey Dunlop's long-standing record of 26 TT wins, becoming the most successful rider in the event's history.[{{cite news |date=5 June 2024 |title=Michael Dunlop becomes most successful Isle of Man TT rider |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jun/05/michael-dunlop-becomes-most-successful-isle-of-man-tt-rider |access-date=10 September 2025 |work=The Guardian}}] In May 2025, a left-bend at the 27th mile from startline was chosen to be named [[List of named corners of the Snaefell Mountain Course#MD's|MD's]], to acknowledge the event of his 27th win in 2024.[[https://www.acu.org.uk/News/2024/06/Dunlop-Makes-History-With-27th-TT-Win/default.aspx Dunlop Makes History With 27th TT Win] [[Auto-Cycle Union]], 5 June 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2025][[https://gef.im/news/tt/corner-named-after-tt-goat-53756/ Corner Named After TT GOAT] gef.im 23 May 2025. Retrieved 2 November 2025] |
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