Andy Caldecott (10 August 1964 – 9 January 2006) was an

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born in

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. He won the motorcycle division of the Australian Safari Rally four times consecutively (2000–2003) and was a competitor in the

Dakar Rally The Dakar Rally (or simply "The Dakar"; formerly known as the "Paris–Dakar Rally") is an annual rally raid organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation. Most events since the inception in 1978 were staged from Paris, France, to Dakar, Senegal, ...

in 2004 (DNF), 2005 (6th), and 2006.

Career

During the 2006 Dakar Rally he won the third stage, but later died from a neck injury sustained in a crash during the ninth stage, 250 km into the 599 km special stage from

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. His death was the 23rd in the 28 years of the rally. Even though he pushed himself to the limits he was known for his easygoing 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 when Caldecott died and with whom he already had a daughter Caitlin of four years of age. A long-term capital investment trust has been set up for the ongoing support and benefit of Caldecott's wife Tracey, and their children.

Tributes and Awards

Prior to Andy going to the 2006 Dakar Rally, a video was done with him where he was discussing the death of another rider. It is titled "Andy Caldecott Memorial Tribute 2006" The Keith & Districts Motor Cycle Club along with the Keith War Memorial Community Centre Committee decided to erect a Memorial to him and it was opened on 14 August 2011 named the "Andy Caldecott Memorial" On Saturday 28 November 2015, Motorcycling SA Inc inducted Andy Caldecott into the Motorcycling SA Hall of Fame. With the help of key people from his career and life, a video was put together as a tribute to Andy.Andy Caldecott inducted into the Motorcycling SA Hall of Fame
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References

External links

The Andy Caldecott Memorial Trust
Information about Andy Caldecott and the trust set up for the ongoing support of his family

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
Andy Caldecott inducted into the Motorcycling SA Hall of Fame
A video for Andy Caldecott's induction into the Motorcycling SA Hall of Fame {{DEFAULTSORT:Caldecott, Andy 1964 births 2006 deaths People from Keith, South Australia Australian motorcycle racers Enduro riders Motorcycle racers who died while racing Sport deaths in Mauritania Dakar Rally drivers