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RIP Nicky Hayden - Kentucky Kid

Discussion in 'Motorcycles' started by Yetimetchkangmi, May 22, 2017.

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  1. May 22, 2017 at 9:49 AM
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    Yetimetchkangmi

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    Yetimetchkangmi [OP] Well-Known Member

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    1981- 2017

    Amazing rider/racer!

    Not-Fake Newstory
     
    Yetimetchkangmi, May 22, 2017
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  2. May 22, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    I really enjoyed watching him race. Lots of talent and victories. RIP NH.
     
    68vert, May 22, 2017
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  3. May 22, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    damn it
     
    tinker_troy, May 22, 2017
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  4. May 22, 2017 at 11:06 AM
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    Vitamin J

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    Wow... What a bummer, I remember watching him race AMA before MotoGP.... Got to see him race in Colorado one year...kid could ride.
     
    Vitamin J, May 22, 2017
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  5. May 22, 2017 at 11:09 AM
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    RIP #69 :(
     
    BlakeM, May 22, 2017
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  6. May 22, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    Sad indeed
     
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  7. May 22, 2017 at 11:16 AM
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    Rest In Peace brother​
     
    ChadsPride, May 22, 2017
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  8. May 22, 2017 at 11:18 AM
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    Silverspool Come at me Bro!

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    Dammn i was hoping for the best on this one. Damn shame RIP #69
     
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  9. May 22, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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    Dammit. Unreal that it was a bicycle accident after all those years in MotoGP.
     
    Pliny, May 22, 2017
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  10. May 22, 2017 at 11:20 AM
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    Definitely a sad day.
     
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  11. May 22, 2017 at 11:21 AM
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    Rip Kentucky kid. He was my favorite racer and will be. Loved his style at lacuna seca
     
    Xjman1, May 22, 2017
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  12. May 22, 2017 at 11:22 AM
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    My favorite racer of all time. Also got to watch him race at Laguna Seca.

    Heartbreaking. Condolences to his family and fiance Jacky.
     
    socalktk, May 22, 2017
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  13. May 22, 2017 at 11:24 AM
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    Graduated high school with Nick. Great guy, great family, one hell of a rider. RIP
     
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  14. May 22, 2017 at 11:27 AM
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    Ugh... That really sucks. Terrible news.
     
    Lou Slink, May 22, 2017
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  15. May 22, 2017 at 11:28 AM
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    I was hoping everyday for the best! Sorry to hear the news! One hell of a racer and a great ambassador for the sport. RIP 69
     
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  16. May 22, 2017 at 11:32 AM
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  17. May 22, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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    Very terrible/unfortunate to hear!:pout:It's "Motorcycle Awareness" week as well this week.:facepalm:
     
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  18. May 22, 2017 at 5:41 PM
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Very sad. RIP Nicky.
     
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  19. May 22, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    Just found this out. Really bummed to hear this. He was one of the main reasons I got into MotoGP.

    [​IMG]
     
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  20. May 22, 2017 at 6:11 PM
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    Exactly what my buddies and I were talking about. Always a worry while were on the track and a bike takes him out by a car none the less.
     
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