Nicky Hayden moments after clinching the World MotoGP title in 2006. I remember this race…it was awesome.
Thank you for the memories by America’s own, “The Kentucky Kid”.
Five days ago, Hayden was hit by a car during a practice work-out while riding a bicycle in Italy. The 35 year old from Owensboro, Kentucky passed a few hours ago.
LE MANS, FRANCE – MAY 18: (L-R) Jonas Loris Baz of France and Avintia Racing, Jonas Folger of Germany and Monster Yamaha Tech 3, Marc Marquez of Spain and Repsol Honda Team, Valentino Rossi of Italy and Movistar Yamaha MotoGP, Dani Pedrosa of Spain and Repsol Honda Team and Jorge Lorenzo of Spain and Ducati Team pose with signboard ‘Thinking on you, Nicky 69’ (Nicky Hayden of USA) during the press conference during the MotoGp of France.
Nicky Hayden of USA and Red Bull Honda World Superbike team greets the fans at the end of the race 1 during the FIM World Superbike Championship Assen – Race 1 on April 29, 2017 in Assen, Netherlands.
Valentino Rossi of Italy rides the #46 Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha and Nicky Hayden of the USA rides the #69 Ducati Marlboro Team as they battle back in 2010.
Rossi congratulates Hayden after the Czech Grand Prix at Brno Circuit on August 15, 2010.
Nicky Hayden reacts after clinching the World MotoGP title at the Ricardo Torma racetrack on October 29, 2006 in Valencia, Spain.
In 2006, Hayden broke Valentino Rossi’s 5 year winning streak…if you haven’t seen this race…watch it.
-October 29, 2006 MotoGP final race in Valencia, Spain
