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Old September 9th, 2020, 12:21 PM   #1
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Ralph Hudson, Motorcycle Racer, Dies in 252 MPH Crash at 69

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People logoRalph Hudson, Motorcycle Racer, Dies in 252 MPH Crash at 69

Ralph Hudson, a motorcycle racer, has died, the Southern California Timing Association confirmed in a Facebook post this week. He was 69.

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Hudson's girlfriend Leslie Murray said in the post that he had "succumbed last night to the injuries he suffered at Bonneville on August 14."

Autoweek reported that Hudson was competing for a record at Bonneville Speed Week in Utah when he crashed at 252 mph after a wind gust sent him into a speed wobble, during which the motorcycle's handlebars rapidly oscillate.

According to Autoweek, Hudson was flown to Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he remained in the ICU until his death on September 6.

"He was surrounded by his son David, myself and his best friend of 30 years, Linda," Murray wrote in the post on the SCTA's Facebook. "Information regarding a celebration of life and a memorial scholarship in Ralph’s name will follow when available."

The post continued, "We sincerely thank everyone for their kind words, prayers and support during this very difficult time. Ralph would want everyone to stay strong and keep going fast."

Hudson held the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme world record for the all-time fastest non-streamliner motorcycle at 297 mph, as well as other records.

In addition to racing, Hudson owned a specialty fabrication shop in California called Ironwood, Autoweek said. Ironwood created custom displays and installations for places including the California Science Center and the Laugh Factory, according to its website.
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RIP Ralph.

He had cracked 300 MPH in Bolivia, but wasn't able to make the qualifying backup run for the FIM record.

Dangerous game when top competitors like Bill Warner, Sam Wheeler, and now Ralph Hudson, lose their lives.
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Thank you for this post.
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Wow he was still riding and going over 200mph at 69, that’s awesome! RIP sir!
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