Rookies Cup rider Toriano Wilson, from Bermuda, was involved in a tragic racing accident at VIR on Sunday, August 17, and ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Toriano's family and friends.
From Kevin Schwantz, Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Rider Coach:"Toriano was always full of good energy and fun, but when it came time to get ready to race, he was ready and focused. He was a practical joker at heart. I certainly wasn't immune to Toriano's joking. He got me good a few times!""Toriano was a great kid and a hard rider. As the season progressed, he harnessed his riding style and started garnering some really good results. On any given day, it could be the #26 bike at the front. He was that talented.""Toriano will be missed."
-Kevin Schwantz
"Toriano stood out at the Selection Event last September not only for his wonderful grin, but his obvious ability on the motorcycle. There are some riders who the Selection Committee discuss at length before adding to the list, but Toriano was not one of them. If the committee had been choosing only six riders instead of 23, he would still have made the cut."
"Racing needs more characters as well as great riding talents and he had the makings of both."
-Peter Clifford, Selection Event Committee member
Toriano "The Animal" Wilson
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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