NASCAR Busch Series driver Andy Kirby 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 this year and had a best finish of sixth
place at Talladega Superspeedway. He made a total of 28 NBS starts
in his career. 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, Seth, Jonathan and
Ethan.

The family has asked that instead of flowers that donations be made
to:

Kirby Children's Fund
Cumberland Bank
2916 HWY 31W
White House, TN 37188


Sources: http://www.stockcarfans.com/BGN/SCF-07-19-02.htm

http://www.nascar.com/2002/news/headlines/bg/07/19/akirby_obit/index.
html


My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fans.

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