Nicky Haden –
Pro motorcycle racer, MotoGP Champ, Wildcat.
July 30, 1981 – May 22, 2017.
Aged 35 years.
Most recognized for: Known in the racing world as “The Kentucky Kid,” this Owensboro native took home tons of trophies and traveled the world racing motorcycles for team Honda, Ducati, and others. However, it was a bicycle ride in Italy that did him in. After rolling through a stop sign while playing with his phone, an oncoming car made his acquaintance.
