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Gareth Fullerton

Joey Dunlop TT wins: How many has he got and who is closest to his record?

The Isle of Man TT continues at pace this week with some thrilling action on two wheels along the Mountain Course.

The sun has been shining and the speeds have been rapid as the world's top road racers do battle.

There have been two days of racing already including the opening Supersport, Sidecar and Superbike races.

Read more: Isle of Man TT live updates from Sunday's RST Superbike race

Michael Dunlop has already been among the victories, winning both the Supersport and Superbike races in blistering fashion.

The Ballymoney rider is now level with John McGuinness on 23 TT wins, and just three behind the all-time record.

That is still held by Michael's Uncle Joey Dunlop, the legendary road racer who claimed 26 victories on the Mountain Course.

At 34 years of age, Michael has a great chance of eclipsing that record and becoming the Isle of Man TT's greatest ever rider.

Michael Dunlop takes to the air during Sunday's RST Superbike TT (Twitter: ttracesofficial)

The late, great Joey won his last TT in 2000 when he claimed a hat-trick of victories on the island including the Ultra Lightweight, Lightweight and Formula One. He was 48 years of age.

Michael has another six chances to add to his tally at this year's TT, in the Supersport, Superstock, Supertwin and Superbikes classes. And he could continue coming back for years to come.

The nearest rival to Michael Dunlop is sidecar driver Dave Molyneux on 17 wins, then it's Ian Hutchinson (16) and Mike Hailwood (14).

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