I watched Michael Dunlop dominate my local road race, the Walderstown Road Races, more times than I can remember. After the races, I'd follow the fans up to the paddock (read "field") to congratulate the riders, gawk at their fire-breathing liter-bikes, and check out the campervans. Bear in mind, that it's not required to have a motorcycle license to compete in a road race in Ireland.
But Dunlop isn't just any racer. He's arguably the most successful living road racer. And since he's just three years my senior, I've watched him race and win since I got into the sport. So, when I found out that he didn't have a motorcycle license, to say I was "shocked" would be an understatement.
