Nicky Hayden's number 69 will be retired from MotoGP at the Austin MotoGP round, series bosses have revealed today. The Kentucky rider passed away after a collision while cycling in Italy in 2017. 'What a great honour it will be for Nicky's #69 to be retired at Austin,” says Hayden’s father, Earl. “It is very fitting that it will be done at the US race as these races meant so much to Nicky and he looked forward to them so much every year. For myself in particular this will be very special event because the #69 was my number when I raced and I was very proud to see Nicky run the #69 on his bikes for his entire career. 'On behalf of my entire family I would like to say a special thanks...
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