Despite being so widespread, the racing community is extremely tight-knit. The death of motorcycle racer Nicky Hayden further proves this.
Shortly after news broke Monday of the former MotoGP world champion’s passing, members of the NASCAR world took to social media to express their sadness as well as show support for Hayden’s family. Clearly, the 35-year-old American racer was well respected in all corners of the NASCAR community.
Saddened by the news that Nicky Hayden has passed. Honored to have met him. My heart goes out to his family and friends across the world.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) May 22, 2017
Ugh. Terrible Monday for so many people I know today.
So very sorry to see this.
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) May 22, 2017
Tough to hear about the passing of Nicky Hayden. Thoughts are with his family.
— Ryan Blaney (@Blaney) May 22, 2017
Very sad day hearing news of @NickyHayden passing away. Was awesome watching an American in his sport be so good.
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) May 22, 2017
Rest In Peace @NickyHayden. Your talent and personality brought joy to many. #RIP69 🙏 pic.twitter.com/0W48fSXFq2
— Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) May 22, 2017
Very sad news about @NickyHayden My thoughts and prayers are with his family 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/LTdVKOjsHZ
— Daniel Suárez (@Daniel_SuarezG) May 22, 2017
Sad day! Never had the chance to meet him but loved how much fun he had while becoming the absolute best of his profession. RIP #NickyHayden pic.twitter.com/2Tb67GBjhC
— Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) May 23, 2017
#RIPNickyHayden pic.twitter.com/FSSowCqGnj
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) May 22, 2017
Very sad to here the news of @MotoGP legend & champion Nicky Hayden passing. Thoughts go out to his family & friends.
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) May 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/Mc_Driver/status/866691656514404354
Awful, awful news.
Sending our prayers to all of Nicky's friends and family. https://t.co/r5Z9u8o1x1
— Talladega Superspeedway (@TALLADEGA) May 22, 2017
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family & friends of @NickyHayden. He was brilliance on a motorcycle. #RIP69 pic.twitter.com/svbiw4X0S5
— Stewart-Haas Racing (@StewartHaasRcng) May 22, 2017
Oh my gosh. Just saw the Nicky Hayden news. Seems so unfair. Life can be so cruel.
— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) May 22, 2017
In the days between his bicycle accident and death, drivers — such as Dale Earnhardt Jr. — found unique ways to pay tribute to Hayden.
Thumbnail photo via Red Bull Content Pool
