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News Daytona 200 Winner And AMA Supersport Champ David Sadowski Dead At 58

Daytona 200 Winner And AMA Supersport Champ David Sadowski Dead At 58

1990 saw his greatest racing success, but motorcycles were his life.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 13 January 2022
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02:53 News Groundbreaking Actor And Movie Legend Sidney Poitier Dead At 94

Groundbreaking Actor And Movie Legend Sidney Poitier Dead At 94

His vision of Black excellence on the silver screen included portraying a doctor who did MX racing for fun.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 07 January 2022
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News Earl Hayden, Incomparable American Motorcycle Racing Icon, Dead At 74

Earl Hayden, Incomparable American Motorcycle Racing Icon, Dead At 74

The legendary father of the Hayden racing family had a long battle with cancer.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 30 December 2021
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News Italian Moto Industry Architect Gianfranco Castiglioni Dead At 80

Italian Moto Industry Architect Gianfranco Castiglioni Dead At 80

Without his contributions, the industry would be a completely different place today.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 11 November 2021
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News Suzuki Design And Engineering Godfather Etsuo Yokouchi Dead At 87

Suzuki Design And Engineering Godfather Etsuo Yokouchi Dead At 87

Rev your GSX-Rs in his honor when you get the chance.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 02 November 2021
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04:48 News Road Racer And Ducati Legend Paul Smart Dead At 78

Road Racer And Ducati Legend Paul Smart Dead At 78

He'll be missed by family, friends, and fans all around the globe.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 28 October 2021
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22:32 News Two-Time AMA Superbike Champion Wes Cooley Dead At 65

Two-Time AMA Superbike Champion Wes Cooley Dead At 65

After his racing career, he went on to become a nurse.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 25 October 2021
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02:28 News Legendary Kawasaki Z1 Designer Norimasa

Legendary Kawasaki Z1 Designer Norimasa "Ken" Tada Has Died

He's missed by family, friends, and fans around the world.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 30 August 2021
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01:36 News Legendary Chassis Builder And Motocrosser Derek Rickman Dead At 88

Legendary Chassis Builder And Motocrosser Derek Rickman Dead At 88

Both Derek and brother Don Rickman were also inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 21 July 2021
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News American Motorcycle Racing Legend Dick Mann Dead At 86

American Motorcycle Racing Legend Dick Mann Dead At 86

He mastered every discipline he touched, and cemented the CB750's place in history.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 29 April 2021
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14:31 News Rider And Legendary F1 Commentator Murray Walker Dead At 97

Rider And Legendary F1 Commentator Murray Walker Dead At 97

Neither F1 nor the Isle of Man TT will be the same.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 16 March 2021
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News MotoGP Team Boss And Champion Fausto Gresini Dead At 60

MotoGP Team Boss And Champion Fausto Gresini Dead At 60

COVID-19 took his life, but it can't take his legacy.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 23 February 2021
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Motorcycle Culture Wheels Through Time Founder Dale Walksler Dead At 68

Wheels Through Time Founder Dale Walksler Dead At 68

The AMA Hall of Famer leaves behind a world-famous American motorcycle legacy.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 05 February 2021
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03:37 Real Riders British Hero And Fellow Rider Captain Tom Moore Dead At 100

British Hero And Fellow Rider Captain Tom Moore Dead At 100

Knighted by the Queen for pandemic heroism, Captain Tom was already a hero for most of his life.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 03 February 2021
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Racing Dutch Motorcycle Champion Jan De Vries Dead At 77

Dutch Motorcycle Champion Jan De Vries Dead At 77

Most successful Dutch moto racer of all time.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 18 January 2021
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02:02 Real Racers Original Wrecking Crew Member Bill Tuman Dead At 99

Original Wrecking Crew Member Bill Tuman Dead At 99

Rest in peace.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 19 November 2020
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News Master Motorcycle Wheelwright Roberto Marchesini Has Died

Master Motorcycle Wheelwright Roberto Marchesini Has Died

He leaves behind family, friends, and an incomparable forged magnesium legacy.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 01 October 2020
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News Spanish Motorcycle Champion Ismael Bonilla Dead At 41

Spanish Motorcycle Champion Ismael Bonilla Dead At 41

Rest in peace.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 06 July 2020
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News Racer Dies At 88, But No One At The End Knew His IOMTT Past

Racer Dies At 88, But No One At The End Knew His IOMTT Past

Heir tracking led to full discovery of Tony Godfrey's rich racing history.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 18 June 2020
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News Legendary Porsche Engineer And Harley V4 Contributor Hans Mezger Dead At Age 90

Legendary Porsche Engineer And Harley V4 Contributor Hans Mezger Dead At Age 90

The engineer's life touched Harley, as well.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 11 June 2020
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News Alpinestars Founder And Master Craftsman Sante Mazzarolo Dead At 91

Alpinestars Founder And Master Craftsman Sante Mazzarolo Dead At 91

Rest in peace.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 04 May 2020
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News Former Royal Enfield President Rudratej Singh Dead At 46

Former Royal Enfield President Rudratej Singh Dead At 46

Rest in peace.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 21 April 2020
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03:31 News Tony Rutter, Legendary IOMTT Road Racer, Dead At 78

Tony Rutter, Legendary IOMTT Road Racer, Dead At 78

May he rest in peace.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 25 March 2020
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00:30 News Kobe Bryant, Basketball Legend And Motorcyclist, Dead At 41

Kobe Bryant, Basketball Legend And Motorcyclist, Dead At 41

May all who lost their lives rest in peace.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 27 January 2020
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