Andy Caldecott
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Andy Caldecott was an off road
motorcycle racer born in Keith, South Australia
. He won the Australian Safari Rally four times consecutively (2000–2003) and was a competitor in the Dakar Rally
in 2004 (DNF), 2005 (6th), and 2006.
During the 2006 Dakar Rally he won the third stage, but later died from a neck injury when crashing during the ninth stage, 250 km into the 599 km special stage
from Nouakchott
to Kiffa
He was the 23rd death in the 28 years of the rally. Even though he pushed himself to the limits he was known for his easy going manner and humility. Prior to his death he had operated a motorcycle shop in Keith
. He was married to wife, Tracey, who was expecting their second child.
The local speedway was renamed in his honour.
Off Road
Off Road may refer to:*Super Off Road, 1989 arcade game released by Leland Corporation*Off Road Challenge, 1998 console game released by Nintendo*Ford Racing: Off Road, 2008 video game published by Empire Interactive...
motorcycle racer born in Keith, South Australia
Keith, South Australia
Keith is a small farming town in the south-east of South Australia. It is approximately 225 km from Adelaide at the junction of the Dukes Highway and the Riddoch Highway. It is sometimes referred to as the 'lucerne capital of Australia' due to the high number of lucerne growers in the region...
. He won the Australian Safari Rally four times consecutively (2000–2003) and was a competitor in the Dakar Rally
Dakar Rally
The Dakar Rally is an annual rally raid type of off-road automobile race, organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation...
in 2004 (DNF), 2005 (6th), and 2006.
During the 2006 Dakar Rally he won the third stage, but later died from a neck injury when crashing during the ninth stage, 250 km into the 599 km special stage
Special stage (rallying)
Special stages are the competitive sections of a stage rally event where the goal is to cover a stretch of closed road in the shortest time. On a special stage cars are set off individually at set intervals to reduce the chances of being impeded by other competitors. Each special stage is a...
from Nouakchott
Nouakchott
-Government:The town was first divided into districts in 1973. First it was divided into four. From 1986, the city has been split into nine districts.* Arafat* Dar Naim* El Mina* Ksar* Riad* Sebkha* Tevragh-Zeina* Teyarett* Toujounine...
to Kiffa
Kiffa
Kiffa is a city and department in south-central Mauritania. Kiffa is capital of Assaba Region. It is located at around .It is famous for its antique Kiffa beads....
He was the 23rd death in the 28 years of the rally. Even though he pushed himself to the limits he was known for his easy going manner and humility. Prior to his death he had operated a motorcycle shop in Keith
Keith, South Australia
Keith is a small farming town in the south-east of South Australia. It is approximately 225 km from Adelaide at the junction of the Dukes Highway and the Riddoch Highway. It is sometimes referred to as the 'lucerne capital of Australia' due to the high number of lucerne growers in the region...
. He was married to wife, Tracey, who was expecting their second child.
The local speedway was renamed in his honour.
External links
- The Andy Caldecott Memorial Trust Information about Andy Caldecott and the trust set up for the ongoing support of his family
- ABC SE South Australia News News article on Andy Caldecott prior to death
- KTM Australia Andy Caldecott returns to 28th Dakar Rally with KTM
- Motorcycling Australia News article on his death
- Peoples Responses to Andy Caldecotts Death