RIP- Gary Nixon

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I used to love watching Gary Nixon racing his Kawasaki on the road racing courses in the '70s. He was one of the ultimate riders of the era. Died on Aug 5 of a heart attack at age 70. National #9 was one of the best and if not for the FIM screwing him would have been the first American RR world champion.
 
A cool guy to boot. I'm old enough to have been a fan a long time. We saw him at Daytona a couple of years ago during the vintage races-he was having a ball and riding pretty good.

Also, here's a link to an article on #9 from Nicky Hayden.http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Aug/11080869nixon.htm
 

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