- Andy Caldecott
Andy Caldecott (10 August 1964 – 9 January 2006), was an
off road motorcycle racer born inKeith, South Australia . He won theAustralian Safari Rally four times consecutively (2001-2004) and was a competitor in theDakar Rally in 2004 (DNF), 2005 (6th), and 2006.During the 2006 Dakar Rally he won the third stage, but was later killed from a neck injury when crashing during the ninth stage, 250 km into the 599 km special stage from
Nouakchott toKiffa [ [http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200601/s1544370.htm Australian Caldecott killed in Dakar Rally] ]He was the 23rd death in the 28 years of the rally. Even though he pushed himself to the limits he was known for his easy going manner and humility [ [http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/australian-rider-dies-during-dakar-rally/2006/01/10/1136771526533.html Australian rider dies during Dakar Rally] ] . Prior to his death he had operated a motorcycle shop in Keith. He was married to wife, Tracey, who was expecting their second child.
References
External links
* [http://www.andycaldecott.com.au/ The Andy Caldecott Memorial Trust] Information about Andy Caldecott and the trust set up for the ongoing support of his family
* [http://www.abc.net.au/southeastsa/stories/s1019091.htm ABC SE South Australia News] News article on Andy Caldecott prior to death
* [http://www.ktm.com.au/news.php?newsid=415 KTM Australia] Andy Caldecott returns to 28th Dakar Rally with KTM
* [http://www.ma.org.au/AM/Template.cfm?Section=January_20061&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=8400 Motorcycling Australia] News article on his death
* [http://www.abc.net.au/southeastsa/stories/caldecott_memories.htm Peoples Responses to Andy Caldecotts Death]
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