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DIRT DIGGERS TO HONOR MAGOO AT
HANGTOWN MX NATIONAL
A Tribute To Danny Chandler At The Track
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Danny "Magoo" Chandler |
ORANGEVALE, CA (MAY 17th, 2010) -
Brad and Lori Lackey have received confirmation from the
Dirt Diggers Motorcycle Club that there would be a memorial
service for fallen hero Danny "Magoo" Chandler at the
opening round of the motocross national series at Hangtown.
"The Dirt Diggers will be hosting a memorial service for
Danny," confirms America's first MX champion Brad Lackey,
who had been spearheading an effort to get a new special
needs Sprinter van for Magoo, who passed away at age 50 on
May 4.
"On Sunday, May 23 after Hangtown, there will be a Memorial
Service at the big white media tent starting at 12 p.m."
adds Lackey. "Family, friends and anyone who wants to pay
their respects is invited... It will be a pot luck function,
but I'm not sure of any more details at this time." Sadly
the goal had been for Lackey to present Chandler with the
van at Hangtown as part of the Nationals on Saturday. |
The
wildman from Northern California was one of the sport's hardest
chargers who became an American hero when he won all four motos of
the 1982 Motocross
and Trophee des
Nations races... a feat never duplicated. He also won
the USGP at Carlsbad in 1982 to help cement his reputation as the
best rider in the world that year. Although his racing career came
to a premature end when a crash at the 1985 Paris Supercross left
him paralyzed, Magoo continued to build a legion of fans, speaking
of his experiences at schools and hospitals.
"I know Danny was excited about the van and extremely appreciative
to all those who contributed," adds Lackey. "He was genuinely
surprised and humbled at the outpouring of support by all of his
fans."
More details of the memorial service will be announced as they
become available at:
www.LegendsAndHeroesTour.org or
www.BradLackey.com.
  
Submitted by: Resmarket, Inc., Box 231765, Encinitas, CA 92023-1765
Contact: Scott Cox
scott@resmarket.com tel 760-436-9937 fax 760-753-6906 |
