Pioneering Superbike mechanic and former racer Mike Velasco died January 5 in a hospital in Washington state on the age of 74.
Velasco was a key participant within the adolescence of AMA Superbike with Yoshimura R&D and later with American Honda and labored with riders reminiscent of Wes Cooley (R.I.P.), David Emde, Gary Fisher (R.I.P.), Steve McLaughlin, Fred Merkel, Ron Pierce, Roberto Pietri, Larry Pegram, Bubba Shobert, Freddie Spencer, and Steve Clever, amongst others.
Listed here are a number of tributes to Velasco:
Mike Baldwin: “Mike had that ‘Go get ‘em let’s win this factor’ angle and elegance of prepping his race bikes. He beloved profitable as a lot because the riders did. RIP Mike.”
John Glover: “So unhappy, hell of a very good man, racer and mechanic, all the time smiling and completely satisfied. RIP, my buddy.”
Terry Hampton: “Unhappy. Mike was all the time good and useful to me. He and Merlyn Plumlee would depart used Fred presents (elements) for me in rags in my pit, like elves!”
Steve Lang: “So sorry to listen to he’s gone. We’re all so fortunate to have identified somebody like Mike and shared so many nice reminiscences. What a terrific man and what a terrific run. Thanks, Mike.”
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