CALGARY – The family and friends of a promising motorcycle racer are mourning his loss, after a crash in Quebec this weekend.
John Ross MacRae was rushed to hospital on Saturday after he crashed his bike while competing in the Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship at Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant in Quebec.
The 24-year-old then succumbed to his injuries on Sunday morning.
MacRae was taking part in qualifying for the Harley-Davidson Canada XR1200 Cup season finale when the crash happened.
“John Ross MacRae was one of the bright young stars in our sport and his loss is a great tragedy for Canadian racing,” said series Director of Competition Colin Fraser. “He was very popular with his fellow competitors and was greatly respected.”
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His racing team, which he joined in 2011, has posted a heartfelt message on their Facebook page:
“With Heavy hearts we at Ruthless Racing have lost a team member. RIP JR Macrae Godspeed my friend. I loved you like a little brother, the last 8 years of having you a part of my life was amazing. JR you are a amazing human being. The last words JR said to me in the trailer before qualifying. “Dude when we walk out the door check the horizon, blue bird day, beautiful mountains, and remember what we get to do….and have fun”. I love you JR Godspeed brother. I will never forget.
Darren James #29”
Meanwhile, friends have taken to the young man’s Facebook page to share their memories of MacRae.
Friends describe him as a “wonderful young man whose smiling face will be sorely missed” and “an inspiration as a racer and a human being.”
A memorial for MacRae is expected to be held in Calgary, however no details have been released as of yet.
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