DUNLOP'S FIRST RACE SUCCESS

Dunlop won the Paris-Vienna race

FIRST VICTORY IN THE TOURIST TROPHY (C.S. ROLLS, ROLLS ROYCE)

First victory in the Tourist Trophy (C.S. Rolls, Rolls Royce)

BIRTH OF THE ISLE OF MAN TROPHY

Originally the TT regulations focused on fuel economy ( one gallon to cover 89.5 miles for a single cylinder machine) with bikes required to have exhaust, mudguards, and run on 2 inch wide tyres.

FIRST GRAND PRIX VICTORY (HENRY SEGRAVE, SUNBEAM)

FIRST VICTORY IN THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS (JOHN DUFF/ FRANK CLEMENT, BENTLEY)

MALCOLM CAMPBELL, SPEED RECORD 281.44 KM/H (PENDINE SANDS, WALES) AND HENRY SEGRAVE, SPEED RECORD 327.98 KM/H (DAYTONA USA)

On February 4th, Malcolm Campbell, with his Campbell Napier Blue Bird, sets the speed record in 281.44 km/h, the last record set in Europe.

The same year on 29th of March, Henry Segrave with his Sunbeam 'Slug' sets the speed record at 327.98 km/h.

FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VICTORY IN THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS FOR BENTLEY AND DUNLOP

MALCOLM CAMPBELL RAISES THE WORLD LAND SPEED RECORD TO OVER 396KM/H IN BLUEBIRD 1

ALFA ROMEO AND DUNLOP DOMINATE THE GRAND PRIX SEASON. FIRST VICTORY IN THE MONACO GP (TARZO NUVOLARI)

A Jaguar, the first racing car fitted with Dunlop disc brakes. Subsequently, all C and D type Jaguars are equipped with this major innovation. Won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957.

TENTH VICTORY IN THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS (JEAN PIERRE WIMILLE/ ROBERT BENOIST, BUGATTI)

Tenth victory in the 24 hours of Le Mans (Jean Pierre Wimille/ Robert Benoist, Bugatti)

1937

Tenth victory in the 24 hours of Le Mans (Jean Pierre Wimille/ Robert Benoist, Bugatti)

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JOHN COBB RAISES THE WORLD LAND SPEED RECORD TO 630,7KM/H IN THE RAILTON SPECIAL. THIS RECORD WILL STAND UNTIL 1964.

John Cobb raises the world land speed record to 630,7km/h in the Railton special. This record will stand until 1964.

1947

John Cobb raises the world land speed record to 630,7km/h in the Railton special. This record will stand until 1964.

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DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH LES GRAHAM (AJS)

JAGUAR AND DUNLOP BEGIN THEIR JOINT DOMINATION IN THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS. VICTORIES IN 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 AND 1957 WITH JAGUAR C AND D TYPES,

Jaguar and Dunlop begin their joint domination in the 24 hours of Le Mans. Victories in 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957 with Jaguar C and D types,

1951

Jaguar and Dunlop begin their joint domination in the 24 hours of Le Mans. Victories in 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957 with Jaguar C and D types,

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DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH JOHN SURTEES (MV AUGUSTA)

BEGINNINGS OF DUNLOP'S PERIOD OF DOMINATION IN FORMULA 1. WINS IN MONACO (MAURICE TRINTIGNANT, COOPER), NÜRBURGRING AND MONZA (TONY BORRKS, VANWALL), SWEDEN (STIRLING MOSS, MASERATI)

FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FOR JACK BRABHAM (COOPER)

THE BRABHAM/DUNLOP TEAM WINS AGAIN/ PAT MOSS & ANNE WISDOM WIN THE HARDEST OF ALL RALLIES (LIÈGE-ROME-LIÈGE) IN THEIR AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 ON DUNLOP TYRES, WHILST PAT MOSS'S HUSBAND, ERIK CARLSSON WINS THE RAC RALLY FOR SAAB.

FERRARI WINS AT LE MANS 24 HOURS FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, BRINGING DUNLOP'S TOTAL TO 23 WINS. THE BMC MINI WINS ITS FIRST MONTE CARLO RALLY. DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH MIKE HAILWOOD (MV AUGUSTA)

JIM CLARK (LOTUS) TAKES HIS SECOND FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, GIVING DUNLOP THEIR SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE FORMULA 1 CROWN. DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH MIKE HAILWOOD (MV AUGUSTA)

DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH GIACOMO AGOSTINI (MV AUGUSTA)

DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH GIACOMO AGOSTINI (MV AUGUSTA)

Dunlop wins 500cc World Championship with Giacomo Agostini (MV Augusta)

1966

Dunlop wins 500cc World Championship with Giacomo Agostini (MV Augusta)

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DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH GIACOMO AGOSTINI (MV AUGUSTA)

DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH GIACOMO AGOSTINI (MV AUGUSTA)

Dunlop wins 500cc World Championship with Giacomo Agostini (MV Augusta)

1967

Dunlop wins 500cc World Championship with Giacomo Agostini (MV Augusta)

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THE 16,000 KM LONDON-SYDNEY MARATHON CROSSES TURKEY, IRAN, AFGHANISTAN, PAKISTAN AND INDIA EN ROUTE TO AUSTRALIA; ALL IN 12 DAYS. 70% OF THE 100 TEAMS ENTERED ARE ON DUNLOP. VICTORY GOES TO THE HILLMAN HUNTER OF ANDREW COWAN, BRIAN COYLE AND COLIN MALKIN. DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH GIACOMO AGOSTINI (MV AUGUSTA)

JACKIE STEWARD (MATRA) WINS DUNLOP'S EIGHT FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. DUNLOP DECIDES IN 1970 TO WITHDRAW FROM FORMULA 1 TO FOCUS ON RALLIES AND RACING IN THE SPORTS AND TOURING CATEGORIES, WHERE THE MAJOR CAR MANUFACTURERS WERE CONCENTRATING THEIR MOTORSPORT ACTIVITIES. DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH GIACOMO AGOSTINI (MV AUGUSTA)

Jackie Steward (Matra) wins Dunlop's eight Formula 1 World Championship. Dunlop decides in 1970 to withdraw from Formula 1 to focus on rallies and racing in the Sports and Touring categories, where the major car manufacturers were concentrating their motorsport activities. Dunlop wins 500cc World Championship with Giacomo Agostini (MV Augusta)

1969

Jackie Steward (Matra) wins Dunlop's eight Formula 1 World Championship. Dunlop decides in 1970 to withdraw from Formula 1 to focus on rallies and racing in the Sports and Touring categories, where the major car manufacturers were concentrating their motorsport activities. Dunlop wins 500cc World Championship with Giacomo Agostini (MV Augusta)

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PORSCHE CELEBRATES 3 CONSECUTIVE WINS IN THE MONTE CARLO RALLY. DATSUN WINS ITS FIRST EAST AFRICAN SAFARI. DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH GIACOMO AGOSTINI (MV AUGUSTA)

DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH GIACOMO AGOSTINI (MV AUGUSTA)

DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH GIACOMO AGOSTINI (MV AUGUSTA)

DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH PHIL READ (MV AUGUSTA)

DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH PHIL READ (MV AUGUSTA)

DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH GIACOMO AGOSTINI (YAMAHA)

BEGINNING OF PORSCHE'S DOMINATION IN THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS.

Beginning of Porsche's domination in the 24 hours of Le Mans. Victories with Dunlop in 1977, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987.

FORD AND DUNLOP WIN THE WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP, MARKING THE CULMINATION OF NINE YEARS OF A PARTNERSHIP DURING WHICH THEY WON THE RAC RALLY FOR 7 YEARS IN A ROW.

VICTORY IN THE PARIS-DAKAR RALLY WITH PORSCHE 911 (RENE METGE/ DOMINIQUE LEMOYNE), A FEAT THEY WOULD REPEAT IN 1986 WITH THE PORSCHE 959. DUNLOP WINS 500CC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH EDDIE LAWSON (YAMAHA)

JAGUAR XJR8 BRINGS DUNLOP ITS SIXTH CONSECUTIVE WOLRD SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP.

DUNLOP CELEBRATES ITS CENTENARY. THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS IS THE FOCAL POINT FOR THE GLOBAL CELEBRATION, WITH DUNLOP 1-2 RESULT. THE JAGUAR XJR-9 JUST BEATING THE PORSCHE 962C.

AUDI AND DUNLOP START A LONG PARTNERSHIP, WINNING THE DTM (DEUTSCHE TOURING MEISTERSCHAFT) IN THEIR FIRST SEASON. REPEAT VICTORY IN 1991.

GLORY AGAIN AT LE MANS.

Glory again at Le Mans.

1991

First victory ( the only one to date) by a Japanese manufacturer for the rotary engined Mazda 787B driven by Johnny Herbert, Bertrand Gachot and Volker Wiedler. This brought Dunlop its 34th victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Dunlop wins 500cc World Championship with Wayne Rainey (Yamaha)

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DOMINATION OF DUNLOP AND AUDI IN THE FIA 2-LITRE SUPER TOURING CHAMPIONSHIP.

THE DTM IS RELAUNCHED WITH THE SUPPORT OF AUDI, OPEL AND MERCEDES.

The DTM is relaunched with the support of Audi, Opel and Mercedes.

2000

Dunlop becomes the sole tyre supplier for 2000-2003, subsequently extended to 2009.

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BENTLEY RETURNS TO LE MANS AFTER AN ABSENCE OF 71 YEARS. THE DUNLOP SHOD EXP SPEED 8 FINISHING THIRD OVERALL

DUNLOP BECOMES THE SOLE SUPPLIER FOR THE AUSTRALIAN V8 SUPERCARS CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2002-2004, SUBSEQUENTLY EXTENDED TO 2012.

DUNLOP IS APPOINTED THE SOLE SUPPLIER FOR THE BRITISH TOURING CAR CHAMPIONSHIP (BTCC) FOR 2003-2006, SUBSEQUENTLY RENEWED TO 2010.

DUNLOP WIN GT2 CATEGORY IN THE LE MANS SERIES (LMS) WITH THE VIRGO MOTORSPORT FERRARI 430 GT.

2008 - VIRGO MOTORSPORT RETAINS ITS LMS GT2 TITLE.

Virgo Motorsport retains its LMS GT2 title, the Ferrari 430GT now painted in Dunlop yellow.

2008 - Virgo Motorsport retains its LMS GT2 title.

2008

The Ferrari 430GT now painted in Dunlop yellow.

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