Nicky Hayden was knocked down by a car in May this year
He passed away five days afterwards
The case’s investigator put blame on both sides
Nicky Hayden is still very much missed by the motorcycle racing fraternity, his fans (many of them here in Malaysia), and the lives of those he touched outside the paddocks.
The world was shocked to the news of him being hit by a car while he was out cycling near the Misano Circuit in Italy, on 17th May 2017 (click here for our report). He was transferred to the ICU of a hospital outside Rimini, also in Italy. Get well wishes poured in, inundating Facebook and websites. Everyone were positive he would fight through the episode, just like how he had fought through so much adversity on the track.
But this was one race Nicky could not win, succumbing to his serious head injuries five days later (click here for our report). Everyone was crushed by the news.
The case has been under investigation by the local prosecutor, and the findings of the has been made public.
The investigation took account statements from the driver, eyewitnesses, and CCTV footage. Fault had been apportioned both parties, which meant both Nicky and the car driver were at fault. 70% of the blame went to the driver, for excessive speeding, and 30% to Nicky Hayden, for failing to stop fully at the intersection’s stop sign.
The 30-year-old driver struck Nicky while driving at 70km/h in a 50km/h speed limit zone.
Accidents are more often than not the result of a combination of circumstances, and very rarely that any one party is 100% accountable.
The case will now head to a Italian criminal fault and lawyers are sure to argue on the comparative fault between Nicky Hayden and the driver.
The driver faces a five to ten years sentence in jail, as he is charged with vehicular homicide.
In our personal opinion, please look out for cyclists and give them a wide berth. It’s not easy for them to spot other vehicles when they’re tucked into that riding position. Use your horn and approach carefully.
Pusingan WorldSBK yang berikutnya di Litar Laguna Seca yang ikonik akan menyaksikan Jake Gagne, pesaing dalam siri MotoAmerica berusia 24 tahun sebagai pengganti bagi mendiang Nicky Hayden.
Gagne yang merupakan bekas juara Red Bull Rookies Cup dan AMA Superstock 1000 telah dipilih oleh Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team kerana pengalaman meluasnya dengan jentera Honda.
Pusingan Geico Amerika Syarikat akan diadakan bermula dari 7 hingga 9 Julai 2017 di mana pasukan Red Bull Honda akan bersaing dengan kekuatan penuh bersama Gagne dan Stefan Brandl.
The next WorldSBK round at the iconic Laguna Seca raceway will see Jake Gagne, a 24 year old MotoAmerica competitor as the replacement for the late Nicky Hayden.
Gagne was a former Red Bull Rookies Cup and AMA Superstock 1000 champion has been chosen by the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team for his already vast experience with Honda machinery.
The Geico US Round will be on 7 to 9 July 2017 where the Red Bull Honda squad will go full force once again with Gagne and Stefan Bradl.
Jake Gagne (Image source: MotoAmerica)
After the recent passing of one of the world’s most respected racers of all time that was Nicky Hayden, the Red Bull Honda outfit currently competing in the FIM Motul Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) has chosen MotoAmerica rider Jake Gagne as replacement. (more…)
Berita sedih telah tersebar di kalangan para penggemar sukan permotoran sejak awal pagi hari ini. Nicky Hayden telah disahkan meninggal dunia. Juara dunia MotoGP 2006 itu telah terlibat dalam satu kemalangan jalanraya ketika beliau sedang menunggang basikalnya.
Nicky Hayden has sadly succumbed to his injuries. The 2006 MotoGP world champion was involved in a road traffic accident last Wednesday while riding a bicycle.
The 35-year old American was hit by a car near Misano circuit in Rimini, Italy.
Hayden had switched to World Superbike Championship in 2015 but also appeared in MotoGP twice last year.
Hayden had sustained severe head, chest and pelvic injuries and was transported first to a local hospital and then to the intensive care unit of a major hospital in Italy.
Hayden’s condition never improved.
He will be forever remembered as a world champion who only won three MotoGP races. The Kentucky Kid as he is lovingly known, racked up six second place finishes and 19 third place finishes in his career, with a total of 28 podium finishes.
Hayden was team-mate to some of the all time greats including Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner, both of who he was good friends with.
Rossi hailed Hayden as “one of the best friends I’ve ever had in the paddock.”
Hayden and Rossi share a special relationship as the American was the one who ended the Italian’s run of five consecutive MotoGP titles in 2006.
Hayden was one of the few motorcycle racers who enjoyed success both in MotoGP and in WSBK.
With his passing, the sport, both MotoGP and WSBK, no longer has an American racing in the series.
We at Bikes Republic are devastated by the news. It’s a dark day for motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere.
Nicky Hayden telah terlibat dalam satu kemalangan jalanraya serius yang telah mengakibatkan kecederaan serius di bahagian kepala, dada serta pinggulnya ketika dia sedang menjalankan sesi latihan berbasikal di Rimini, Itali.
Juara Dunia 2006 MotoGP itu telah dipindahkan ke Hospital Maurizio Bufalini di Cesena di bawah unit rawatan intensif.
Dia dikatakan mengalami pelbagai kecederaan serius yang telah menyebabkan kecederaan otak serius.
Nicky Hayden was involved in a major road accident which left him with severe pelvic, head and chest trauma while out on a cycling training session in Rimini, Italy.
The 2006 MotoGP World Champion was then transported to Maurizio Bufalini Hospital in Cesena under their intensive care unit.
He is said to have suffered a serious polytrauma with subsequent serious cerebral damage.
As most of you might already have heard, the 2006 MotoGP World Champion and current WorldSBK factory rider for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team Nicky Hayden was involved in a terrible accident while training in Italy. (more…)
Juara MotoGP 2006 dan juga penunggang dalam siri WorldSBK untuk Red Bull World Superbike Team telah terlibat dalam satu kemalangan jalanraya yang serius di Itali semalam.
Penunggang berusia 35 tahun itu sedang menjalankan sesi latihan menunggang basikal apabila dia telah dilanggar sebuah kereta yang menyebabkan kecederaan teruk di bahagian kepala dan dada.
Hayden kini sedang dirawat di hospital berdekatan di Rimini,Itali. Hulurkan sokongan anda di media sosial dengan menggunakan hashtag #GoNicky.
The 2006 MotoGP Champion and current WorldSBK rider for Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team was involved in a serious road condition in Italy early yesterday.
The 35 year old was on a cycling training session when he was hit by the car which caused severe head and chest trauma
Hayden is currently being treated at a local hospital near Rimini, Italy. Show your support in social medias by using the hashtag #GoNicky.
The 2006 MotoGP Champion and current WorldSBK factory rider for the Red Bull Honda team Nicky Hayden was involved in a serious road accident in Italy. According Motorsport.com, the 35 year old was reported to have gone cycling with his friends in Rimini, Italy when the unfortunate incident occurred. (more…)
Jam tangan telah lama dianggap sebagai satu bentuk muktamad barang kemas bagi orang lelaki. Sering kali kita melihat jam tangan sebagai simbol status bagi golongan yang berada dan juga golongan elit. Pembuat jam tangan berseni halus seperti Tissot, Tag Heuer dan Rolex seringkali dikaitkan dan berhubung rapat dengan sukan permotoran. Untuk kali ini, kami akan menyenaraikan beberapa buah jam tangan hebat yang diilhamkan oleh sukan motosikal.
The wristwatch has long been considered as the ultimate form of men’s jewellery. It is also seen as a symbol of status and wealth for the elites and other folks alike. The presence of exquisite timepiece makers like Tissot, Tag Heuer and Rolex have been associated with motorsports and today, we’re going to dive into some of the great watches related to two-wheel motorsports.
1) Tissot T-Race MotoGP 2017 Limited Edition
Tissot is the official timekeeper for MotoGP and WorldSBK. Every year, Tissot comes up with a variety of timepieces dedicated to a few key riders like Nicky Hayden and Jorge Lorenzo. This particular piece is the MotoGP 2017 variant which is only limited to 5,000 units. Priced at USD1,395 (around RM6,190), this Swiss made watch is constructed with 316L stainless steel with black PVD coating and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal face.
2) CVSTOS Challenge Dani Pedrosa
CVSTOS is a Swiss watchmaker that is on the super premium level. Their passion for motorsports and Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa led them to the birth of this watch made with black, orange and grey titanium. The Challenge also has 25 jewels embedded in the piece and it is STUNNING. The price may give some folks a heart attack as they’re selling them at USD13,900 (around RM61,674) each. Either this or a middleweight sports bike. Tough choice.
3) Lotus Marc Marquez Man
Surprise, surprise. The 2016 MotoGP World Champion has his own signature wristwatch line up and this Man range is simply striking. Sapphire glass, stainless steel case and chronograph functionality, this timepiece in exquisite dark blue colourway is a great way to create a big impression to your fellow motorsports enthusiasts. Coming in at around USD570 (RM2,530), it’s a great gift for any Marc Marquez fan out there.
4) TW Steel VR46 TW937
When it comes to MotoGP, there’s no denying that Valentino Rossi is the Greatest of All Time. A collaboration with TW Steel makes the VR46 brand is the watch-making industry and the TW937 model is the sleekest looking one of all. This beauty is 48mm in diameter comes with a silicon strap and mineral crystal face with sapphire layer all in prestigious black colourway. The watch is water resistant up to 100 metres and you can purchase one for just USD799 (around RM3,545).
5) Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback
Ever heard of Felix Baumgartner? How about the Red Bull Stratos Mission? The guy who skydived from the edge of space? That’s the one! Felix together with Zenith watch hitched a ride on a weather balloon up to the stratosphere, jumped off and fell back to Earth at 1,336km/h! And the watch survived in one piece. If you’re interested to get one of these indestructible pieces of history, the selling price is around USD5,670 (around RM25,158). You can get a brand new Kawasaki Ninja 250 with that amount of cash.
6) Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph
There’s no other watchmaker that can claim to be involved in all six lunar missions by NASA. This makes the Speedmaster one of the iconic timepieces of all time. It’s also probably the only watch that has been to the Moon, the North and South Pole. The Speedmaster has also been long associated with motorsports and it’s indeed a key collection for the elites as the asking price is at RM16,700.
7) Triumph Sports Chronograph
The modern classic bike manufacturer has their very own line of fancy timepieces as well and the Sports Chronograph is the crème de la crème. Set with the super accurate Japanese chronograph movement, this baby is water resistant up to 5ATM (about 130 feet or 40 metres) which is more than ideal to withstand any motorcycle journey no matter the weather. The comfortable padded strap are made with 100% leather and the face and stitching comes in three different colours; Black, Silver and Red. It can be yours for just £299 (around RM1,640).
8) Casio G-Shock G-Steel
Presenting the toughest G-Shock of them all, the G-Steel. Made with a layered guard structure, double-layer bezel construction using stainless steel and resin gives it a tough and sleek metal finish. The watch also has a solar panel to recharge its battery so that you’ll never have to worry about it dying on you. Get a piece for your loved ones starting from a reasonable USD320 (around RM1,420).
9) Seiko Giugiaro Design Limited Edition
This Japanese watch legend collaborated with Italian design firm Giugiaro Design or also known as Italdesign in making motorsports-related wristwatches. This particular piece was designed specifically for motorcyclists with a tilted dial and sloped toward the rider to make it easier to read while riding. There are five different variants and all of them are beautifully made to perform flawlessly using Seiko’s signature quartz chronograph movement. Price ranges from USD290 to USD339 (around RM1,287 to RM1,504).
10) Graham Silverstone RS Endurance 24HR
Not many watches pay tribute to one of Europe’s iconic track and its legendary endurance race. This is probably one of the most heavily motorsports inspired timepieces ever made with a seconds counter shaped like a disc brake and race tire patterned strap. The watch also has a double chronograph function to measure 24 hour races and lap times. Sounds complicated, intricate and expensive and it is! With a price tag of USD14,580 (around RM64,700), it’s more of an investment for the rich and famous.
There you have it, fellow motorsport enthusiasts. This is our take on the best motorsport/motorcycle-inspired watches. There are indeed a lot more watches worth mentioning in this article but if we include all of the great ones, this list will be ten times as long filled with tonnes of great options. These ten selections are the most interesting in our opinion. Any plans to get a special someone an awesome birthday gift?
Rea from Kawasaki Racing Team wins Race 1 from pole position
Chaz Davies finished second and Tom Sykes placed third
From left: Chaz Davies, Jonathan Rea and Tom Sykes
It was a brilliant season opener for the 2017 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship with Jonathan Rea from Kawasaki Racing Team winning the first race at Phillip Island. Rea won the race from pole position but not without a few great fights from a number of different riders. Chaz Davies came in strong in second with just 0.042 seconds between him and Rea. The other Kawasaki Racing team rider and Rea’s team mate, Tom Sykes, completed the podium in third place. (more…)
