Gary Nixon 1941-2011

[Redbird]

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Aug/110805nixon.htm

Godspeed

 

[Kanticoy]

Man the industry and the world of racing will miss that guy! A legend passed for sure.

 

[Wahoo650]

I actually had the honor (Thrill!) of meeting Mr. Nixon at Mid-Ohio VMD a few years ago. Couldn't believe it, was walking through the paddock and he was sitting behind a van relaxing by himself. Was able to chat awhile. Wonderful man- fantastic knowledge of racing. He's probably racing again as I speak.

Matt

 

[hillbillyengineer]

another legend gone. RIP

 

[hillbillyengineer]

 

[Hoofhearted]

I saw the sad news on several other forums. Another of my childhood heroes gone. There's not a lot that he didn't do and do great. R.I.P. Gary.

 

[stik70]

I spoke to him for a bit in the paddock of Mid-Ohio as well. Such a nice guy and willing to share knowledge. Man, he was fast.
KeV

 

[Hoofhearted]

Somebody said "We have no choice as to when we arrive in this world and we have no choice as to when we leave. But we do have a choice as to what we do while we're here". Gary Nixon did an awful lot while he was here.