Laura48
07-19-2002, 2:29pm
WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. -- Andy Kirby, driver of the No. 77 Ford in the NASCAR Busch Series, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Thursday night in his hometown.
Kirby, 40, was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed on Union Road when he lost control of his 1985 Harley-Davidson motorcycle negotiating a curve. The accident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. CT.
"According to our investigation, the driver slid 174 feet on the pavement before he and the motorcycle slid off the road," said Beth Tucker-Womack, spokesperson for the Tennessee Highway Patrol. "He then slid another 47 feet before striking a tree.
"At that time, he was ejected from the bike. There was no sign of drugs or alcohol involved."
Kirby drove in 12 races for Robinson Racing this year and had a best finish of sixth place at Talladega Superspeedway. His racing background included motorcross bike racing and Late Model Stock Cars.
He spent eight seasons competing at Nashville Speedway USA, where he was NASCAR Winston Racing Series champion in 1997 and rookie of the year in 1990.
He is survived by his wife Dori and three sons.
Source (http://www.nascar.com/2002/news/headlines/bg/07/19/akirby_obit/index.html)
Kirby, 40, was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed on Union Road when he lost control of his 1985 Harley-Davidson motorcycle negotiating a curve. The accident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. CT.
"According to our investigation, the driver slid 174 feet on the pavement before he and the motorcycle slid off the road," said Beth Tucker-Womack, spokesperson for the Tennessee Highway Patrol. "He then slid another 47 feet before striking a tree.
"At that time, he was ejected from the bike. There was no sign of drugs or alcohol involved."
Kirby drove in 12 races for Robinson Racing this year and had a best finish of sixth place at Talladega Superspeedway. His racing background included motorcross bike racing and Late Model Stock Cars.
He spent eight seasons competing at Nashville Speedway USA, where he was NASCAR Winston Racing Series champion in 1997 and rookie of the year in 1990.
He is survived by his wife Dori and three sons.
Source (http://www.nascar.com/2002/news/headlines/bg/07/19/akirby_obit/index.html)