JAN 11–SAD DEATH OF FABRIZIO MEONI

Fabrizio Meoni died during stage 11 of the Dakar Rally today.

According to the A.S.O., Meoni crashed just after CP 1. When the doctors arrived 20 minutes later, Meoni?s heart had stopped beating and attempts at resuscitation failed.

Fabrizio Meoni was 47-years old. For 18 years he participated in rallies on a KTM motorcycle. He won the Dakar Rally both 2001 and 2002. It was Fabrizio?s 13th time competing in the toughest desert rally in the world.

Our thoughts and condolences are with his family.

God Speed, Fabrizio.