Andy Caldecott
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Andy Caldecott (10 August 1964 – 9 January 2006), was an off road motorcycle racer born in Keith, South Australia. He won the Australian Safari Rally four times consecutively (2001-2004) 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 was later killed from a neck injury when crashing during the ninth stage, 250 km into the 599 km special stage from Nouakchott to Kiffa[1]
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[2]. Prior to his death he had operated a motorcycle shop in Keith. He was married to wife, Tracey, who was expecting their second child.
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- 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