RIP Garry Nixon

[Paul in NZ]

Ah Crap....

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

He did it all really...

[RobGassit]

Hard bastard, Real racer. Lived longer than I ever thought he would. Wish I had one of his T shirts. Always wanted one.

[BIG DOUG]

Metro racing I think sell his t's,yep a hard racer alright,remember barry sheene would always wear a gary nixon shirt when he raced.

[Motu]

Sad to hear that,he was one of the first American racers to get famous. He came over to Europe to road race,something Americans didn't do very well in those days. Of course he started out as a flattracker as most US riders were...and still are. Here are some photos from my files.

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[RobGassit]

Phaarkin love the 4th pic. Tap wide open, all crossed up, head behind the yokes, and a cheeky little wave with the free hand. Born to ride.

[Blackbird]

Saw him race at the early Transatlantic races in the UK along with the likes of Cal Rayborn, Yvon du Hamel and co - really impressive.

The Daytona name associated with Triumphs for several decades came from him breaking the dominance of Harley Davidsons at the Daytona 200, riding a 500cc Triumph Twin.