NEWS

ALEC WRIGHT HAS DIED

06/01/2010

Motocross in the 70s: Alec Wright (left) with Colin (far right) and Kawasaki mechanic Steve Goodyear (centre)

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It is with a sad heart that bikesportnews.com must report the death of Alec Wright, legendary Kawasaki racing manager and father of Colin, on Monday night aged 77.

Mr Wright was the power behind the original Team Green setup and led Kawasaki to many wins. He was also noted for his professionalism which he passed on to Colin. He leaves wife Violet, sons Colin and Ian, and grandson Jason.

“It was a terrible shock to us all, but then Alec was always the master of the unexpected. Now that the news is starting to sink in, I’ve been telling people that Alec has finally reached life’s chequered flag – but he was lucky to have enjoyed more success than many people," said Colin.

"He inspired a passion for motorcycling and motorsport in many people, including me, and will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.”

The funeral will be held at St Germain's Church, Scothern, Lincolnshire on Tuesday 19 January at 12.45pm.

The family kindly requests donations to Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Trust either via www.keepusflying.co.uk or the funeral director, Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services, 12 Portland Street, Lincoln, LN5 7JX.

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