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- West lived life at full speed. When he died in 1975, he was regarded as one of the best up-and-coming motocross racers in the U.S. By November 30, 1975, the day Jim West died, fans of motorcycle racing were becoming well aware of the harsh reality that a rider could be killed while racing a motorcycle.
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Jun 21, 2018 · By November 30, 1975, the day Jim West died, fans of motorcycle racing were becoming well aware of the harsh reality that a rider could be killed while racing a motorcycle. Over the previous 18 months, three of the world’s finest had lost their lives while competing.
Jan 5, 2013 · Bill Currie & Kenny Arthur @ Brands Hatch 1975, Bill was killed after along career @ the Isle of Man TT during sidecar practice 2011. Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge.
Aug 31, 2021 · In March 1975 British youngster Barry Sheene was in Florida, USA, trying to conquer the Daytona 200, at that time the biggest motorcycle race of them all. Sheene was a factory Suzuki rider, equipped with XR11 two-stroke triples, powered by heavily tuned 115-horsepower GT750 road-bike engines.
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Feb 11, 2024 · Amateur-ranked Metcalfe, 21, of Denver, Colorado, lost control of his motorcycle during the first Amateur heat race at the AMA Pro Racing 3-Star half mile event and hit a light pole. He passed away at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital from multiple injuries on August 19.
Finally, 1975 ended in tragedy at the Trans-AMA Series, as highly respected AMA regular Jim West lost his life in a crash at the Saddleback race in Southern California. It was an...
Mar 29, 2017 · It was also infamous for the tragic incident in May of 1980 incident where David Jones (brother of racing legend Ronnie Jones) was killed when he collided with a spectator who had walked onto the track.
Nov 1, 1975 · He was getting up and attempting to leave the track when he was struck by a rider in the second wave and killed instantly. In the horrible confusion that followed, the red flag was displayed for...
