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During the 2006 Dakar Rally he won the third stage, but later died from a neck injury when crashing during the ninth stage, 250 km into the 599 km [[Special stage (rallying)|special stage]] from [[Nouakchott]] to [[Kiffa]].<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200601/s1544370.htm Australian Caldecott killed in Dakar Rally]</ref> |
During the 2006 Dakar Rally he won the third stage, but later died from a neck injury when crashing during the ninth stage, 250 km into the 599 km [[Special stage (rallying)|special stage]] from [[Nouakchott]] to [[Kiffa]].<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200601/s1544370.htm Australian Caldecott killed in Dakar Rally]</ref> |
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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.<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/australian-rider-dies-during-dakar-rally/2006/01/10/1136771526533.html Australian rider dies during Dakar Rally]</ref> Prior to his death he had operated a motorcycle shop in Keith. He was married to wife, Tracey, who was expecting their second child and |
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.<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/australian-rider-dies-during-dakar-rally/2006/01/10/1136771526533.html Australian rider dies during Dakar Rally]</ref> Prior to his death he had operated a motorcycle shop in Keith. He was married to wife, Tracey, who was expecting their second child when Caldecott died and with whom he already had a daughter Caitlin of four years of age. |
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The local speedway was renamed in his honour. |
The local speedway was renamed in his honour. |
Revision as of 16:07, 15 May 2013
Andy Caldecott (10 August 1964 – 9 January 2006) was an off road motorcycle racer born in Keith, South Australia. He won the Australian Safari Rally four times consecutively (2000–2003) and was a competitor in the Dakar Rally in 2004 (DNF), 2005 (6th), and 2006.
During the 2006 Dakar Rally he won the third stage, but later died from a neck injury when crashing during the ninth stage, 250 km into the 599 km special stage from Nouakchott to Kiffa.[1]
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.[2] Prior to his death he had operated a motorcycle shop in Keith. He was married to wife, Tracey, who was expecting their second child when Caldecott died and with whom he already had a daughter Caitlin of four years of age.
The local speedway was renamed in his honour.
References
External links
- The Andy Caldecott Memorial Trust Information about Andy Caldecott and the trust set up for the ongoing support of his family
- ABC SE South Australia News News article on Andy Caldecott prior to death
- KTM Australia Andy Caldecott returns to 28th Dakar Rally with KTM
- Motorcycling Australia News article on his death
- Peoples Responses to Andy Caldecotts Death
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