On June 3rd 2017 during the MotoAmerica motorcycle races at Road America in Elkhart Lake WI, a tribute to Nicky Hayden took place. What an honor it was for me to be in attendance, to be able to witness and be part of this. Nicky’s brother Roger Hayden mounted one of his Suzuki race bikes in the pit lane with a flag donning Nicky’s career number. It’s been a while since that day which I am writing this, but I believe Roger made more than one lap around the track. His ride around the track was shared with the spectators via the teleprompters. Near the end a light rain had started and the commentators mentioned that the last race Nicky won at Road America also ended in a light rain. After Roger returned there was 69 seconds of silence in honor of Nicky at the Winner’s Circle where one of his RC Honda’s with his #1 plate was showcased. In the meantime the light rain continued. Almost immediately after the tribute the rain stopped. That gave me goosebumps! Again, how wonderful to be able to witness this, hence watching the Kentucky Kid throughout his career, including witnessing in person his first win and 16th birthday at Brainerd International Raceway. Peace out and God speed!
