2000 Isle of Man TT
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The 2000 Isle of Man TT was a motorcycle race. The Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) Race
is held every year in the Isle of Man
. The 2000 race was dominanted by David Jefferies
and Joey Dunlop
who gained a hat trick of wins each. This was Dunlop's 26th and final win at the TT and he proved he could still win a 'big bike' race, winning the F1. This was also Michael Rutter
's last TT until his return in 2007.
Rob Fisher
won both sidecar races bringing his total up to eight wins.
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
is held every year in the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
. The 2000 race was dominanted by David Jefferies
David Jefferies
Allan David Jefferies was a British motorcycle racer.-Early life:The son of Tony Jefferies, also a former Isle of Man TT winner in 1971, David Jefferies was born in Shipley, West Yorkshire, England. His uncle was fellow TT winner Nick Jeffries...
and Joey Dunlop
Joey Dunlop
William Joseph "Joey" Dunlop, OBE , was a world champion motorcyclist from Ballymoney in Northern Ireland, best known for road racing. Referred to throughout the sport as "Joey", in 2005 he was voted the fifth greatest motorcycling icon ever by Motorcycle News...
who gained a hat trick of wins each. This was Dunlop's 26th and final win at the TT and he proved he could still win a 'big bike' race, winning the F1. This was also Michael Rutter
Michael Rutter (motorcycle racer)
Michael Karl Rutter nicknamed "The Blade", is a British motorcycle racer. He has a reputation for being at his best in wet conditions and his favourite circuit is Oulton Park. He has won 27 British Superbike Championship races, most recently at Knockhill in 2010, and finished as series runner-up...
's last TT until his return in 2007.
Rob Fisher
Rob Fisher (motorcycle racer)
Rob Fisher is a retired motorcycle road racer who has won ten sidecar races at the Isle of Man TT, second only to Dave Molyneux's 14 wins....
won both sidecar races bringing his total up to eight wins.
Results
- Race 1 – TT Formula One Race (6 laps – 226.38 miles)
Rank Rider Team Time Gap 1 
Joey DunlopJoey DunlopWilliam Joseph "Joey" Dunlop, OBE , was a world champion motorcyclist from Ballymoney in Northern Ireland, best known for road racing. Referred to throughout the sport as "Joey", in 2005 he was voted the fifth greatest motorcycling icon ever by Motorcycle News...Honda VTR SP1 2 
Michael RutterMichael Rutter (motorcycle racer)Michael Karl Rutter nicknamed "The Blade", is a British motorcycle racer. He has a reputation for being at his best in wet conditions and his favourite circuit is Oulton Park. He has won 27 British Superbike Championship races, most recently at Knockhill in 2010, and finished as series runner-up...V&M Yamaha R1 3 John McGuinnessJohn McGuinness (motorcycle racer)John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness...Vimto Honda SP1 4 
Ian LougherIan LougherIan Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:...Yamaha 1000 5 
Jim MoodieHonda Britain Fireblade 6 
Jason GriffithsCowles Yamaha 1000
- Race 2 – Sidecar Race A (3 laps – 113.19miles)
Rank Rider Team Time Gap 1 Rob Fisher Rob Fisher (motorcycle racer)Rob Fisher is a retired motorcycle road racer who has won ten sidecar races at the Isle of Man TT, second only to Dave Molyneux's 14 wins....Baker Honda 600 2 Gary Horspole Honda 600 3 Steve Norbury Shelbourne Lockyam 4 Roy Hanks Molyneux Yamaha 600 5 Ben Dixon Shelbourne 600 6 Tony Baker Baker Yamaha 600
- Race 3a – Lightweight 250 TT Race (3 laps – 113.19 miles)
Rank Rider Team Time Gap 1 Joey DunlopJoey DunlopWilliam Joseph "Joey" Dunlop, OBE , was a world champion motorcyclist from Ballymoney in Northern Ireland, best known for road racing. Referred to throughout the sport as "Joey", in 2005 he was voted the fifth greatest motorcycling icon ever by Motorcycle News...Payne Honda RS250 2 
Bruce AnsteyBruce AnsteyBruce Anstey is a professional motorcycle road racer. He is now signed to race for Padgett's Honda, having previously ridden for Relentless Suzuki which is based in Ireland. He made his Isle of Man TT debut in 1999, he completed his first race in the Lightweight 250 class, finishing 7th...DTR Yamaha TZ250 3 Ian LougherIan LougherIan Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:...Manton Honda RS250 4 Shaun HarrisHonda 250 5 Jason GriffithsDTR Yamaha TZ250 6 Richard QuayleBullock Vimto Honda 250
- Race 3b – Lightweight 400 TT Race (3 laps – 113.19 miles)
Rank Rider Team Time Gap 1 Brett Richmond Honda CBR400 2 Brian Gardiner Kawasaki ZXR400 R 3 Robert J Price Yamaha FZR400 RR SP 4 Jon Vincent Kawasaki 400 5 Johnny Barton Yamaha FZR400 RRSP 6 Paul DobbsPaul DobbsPaul Dobbs was a New Zealand motorcycle road racer. He first competed in the Isle of Man TT races in 1999. His best finish was sixth in the 400cc lightweight division of the 2000 Isle of Man TT. He died in a racing accident while competing in the Supersport 2 race at the 2010 Isle of Man...Kawasaki ZXR400
- Race 4 – Sidecar Race B (3 laps – 113.19 miles)
Rank Rider Team Time Gap 1 Rob Fisher Rob Fisher (motorcycle racer)Rob Fisher is a retired motorcycle road racer who has won ten sidecar races at the Isle of Man TT, second only to Dave Molyneux's 14 wins....Baker Honda 600 2 Steve Norbury Shelbourne Lockyam 3 Geoff Bell Windle Yamaha 600 4 Gary Horspole Honda 600 5 Allan Schofield Baker Honda 600 6 Mick Harvey Shelbourne Yamaha 600
- Race 5 – Ultra Lightweight 125 TT (4 laps – 150.92 miles)
Rank Rider Team Time Gap 1 Joey DunlopJoey DunlopWilliam Joseph "Joey" Dunlop, OBE , was a world champion motorcyclist from Ballymoney in Northern Ireland, best known for road racing. Referred to throughout the sport as "Joey", in 2005 he was voted the fifth greatest motorcycling icon ever by Motorcycle News...Honda Britain RS125 2 Denis McCullough Denis McCulloughDenis McCullough was a prominent Irish nationalist political activist in the early 20th century.-Early career - IRB activist:Born in Belfast, Ireland McCullough was a separatist nationalist from an early age...Lunney Honda 125 3 Robert DunlopRobert DunlopRobert Dunlop was a Northern Irish motorcycle racer, the younger brother of fellow road racer, the late Joey Dunlop, and like Joey he died after a crash while racing.-Biography:...Crossan Honda 125 4 Gary Dynes Honda 125 5 Darran Lindsay Honda 125 6 Ian LougherIan LougherIan Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:...Lloyds TSB Honda 125
- Race 6 – Singles TT (4 laps – 150.92 miles)
Rank Rider Team Time Gap 1 John McGuinnessJohn McGuinness (motorcycle racer)John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness...Chrysalis AMDM 720 2 Jason GriffithsJason GriffithsJason Griffiths is an English footballer.-Career:Griffiths played college soccer at University of Kentucky from 2006 to 2009, where he appeared in 65 games with 64 starts in his Kentucky career, earning all-region honors as a senior. Griffiths finished his career with 12 goals and 10 assists,...Chrysalis AMDM 720 3 Johnny Barton Ducati 572 4 Robert A Price Yamaha 660 5 Edward Poole Hartgate Bimota 6 Philip Shaw Suzuki 800
- Race 7 – Junior TT 600cc (4 laps – 150.92 miles)
Rank Rider Team Time Gap 1 David JefferiesDavid JefferiesAllan David Jefferies was a British motorcycle racer.-Early life:The son of Tony Jefferies, also a former Isle of Man TT winner in 1971, David Jefferies was born in Shipley, West Yorkshire, England. His uncle was fellow TT winner Nick Jeffries...V&M Yamaha R6 2 Adrian ArchibaldAdrian ArchibaldAdrian Archibald is a motorcycle racer from the same town as the legendary Joey Dunlop.Archibald won 2 races at a sombre 2003 Isle of Man TT riding for TAS Suzuki, however the races were overshadowed by the death of Archibald's team-mate, David Jefferies. Archibald then left the TAS team after the...Dowd Honda 600 3 Ian LougherIan LougherIan Lougher is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 10 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 42 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.-Racing career:...V&M Yamaha 600 4 Joey DunlopJoey DunlopWilliam Joseph "Joey" Dunlop, OBE , was a world champion motorcyclist from Ballymoney in Northern Ireland, best known for road racing. Referred to throughout the sport as "Joey", in 2005 he was voted the fifth greatest motorcycling icon ever by Motorcycle News...Harris Honda CBR600 5 Michael RutterMichael Rutter (motorcycle racer)Michael Karl Rutter nicknamed "The Blade", is a British motorcycle racer. He has a reputation for being at his best in wet conditions and his favourite circuit is Oulton Park. He has won 27 British Superbike Championship races, most recently at Knockhill in 2010, and finished as series runner-up...V&M Yamaha R6 6 Jim MoodieHonda CBR600
- Race 8 – Production TT
Rank Rider Team Time Gap 1 David JefferiesDavid JefferiesAllan David Jefferies was a British motorcycle racer.-Early life:The son of Tony Jefferies, also a former Isle of Man TT winner in 1971, David Jefferies was born in Shipley, West Yorkshire, England. His uncle was fellow TT winner Nick Jeffries...CMC Yamaha R1 2 Richard QuayleBullock Vimto Honda 925 3 Michael RutterMichael Rutter (motorcycle racer)Michael Karl Rutter nicknamed "The Blade", is a British motorcycle racer. He has a reputation for being at his best in wet conditions and his favourite circuit is Oulton Park. He has won 27 British Superbike Championship races, most recently at Knockhill in 2010, and finished as series runner-up...V&M Yamaha R1 4 Richard BrittonRichard BrittonRichard Britton was one of Ireland's leading motorcycle road racers before his untimely death at Ballybunion road races.He was married to Maria and had one son, Loris, named after MotoGP star Loris Capirossi.-Career:...Schimmel Yamaha R1 5 Iain DuffusHonda Britain Fireblade 6 Adrian ArchibaldAdrian ArchibaldAdrian Archibald is a motorcycle racer from the same town as the legendary Joey Dunlop.Archibald won 2 races at a sombre 2003 Isle of Man TT riding for TAS Suzuki, however the races were overshadowed by the death of Archibald's team-mate, David Jefferies. Archibald then left the TAS team after the...Harris Honda CBR900
- Race 9 – Senior TT Race (6 laps – 226.38 miles)
Rank Rider Team Time Gap 1 David JefferiesDavid JefferiesAllan David Jefferies was a British motorcycle racer.-Early life:The son of Tony Jefferies, also a former Isle of Man TT winner in 1971, David Jefferies was born in Shipley, West Yorkshire, England. His uncle was fellow TT winner Nick Jeffries...V&M Yamaha R1 2 Michael RutterMichael Rutter (motorcycle racer)Michael Karl Rutter nicknamed "The Blade", is a British motorcycle racer. He has a reputation for being at his best in wet conditions and his favourite circuit is Oulton Park. He has won 27 British Superbike Championship races, most recently at Knockhill in 2010, and finished as series runner-up...Yamaha R1 3 Joey DunlopJoey DunlopWilliam Joseph "Joey" Dunlop, OBE , was a world champion motorcyclist from Ballymoney in Northern Ireland, best known for road racing. Referred to throughout the sport as "Joey", in 2005 he was voted the fifth greatest motorcycling icon ever by Motorcycle News...Vimto Honda VTR SP1 4 John McGuinnessJohn McGuinness (motorcycle racer)John McGuinness is an English professional motorcycle racer. McGuinness races for the HM Plant Honda team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks in the British Superstock 1000 series.-2006:TT 2006 proved to be the best ever for McGuinness...Demon Vimto Honda SP1 5 Adrian ArchibaldAdrian ArchibaldAdrian Archibald is a motorcycle racer from the same town as the legendary Joey Dunlop.Archibald won 2 races at a sombre 2003 Isle of Man TT riding for TAS Suzuki, however the races were overshadowed by the death of Archibald's team-mate, David Jefferies. Archibald then left the TAS team after the...Dowd Honda 1000 6 Jason GriffithsCowles Yamaha 1000