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Graeme Ritchie

1957 – 1997

British motorcycle racer

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Lived 1957 – 1997 (aged 39). Graeme Ritchie was a British motorcycle racer.

Graeme Ritchie (7 December 1957 – 8 August 1997) was a Scottish motorcycle road racer. He was born in Aberdeen and went to school at Robert Gordon's College.

Ritchie then moved to London where he got a job as a mechanic. He also studied architecture for two years before dropping out to carry on his dream to become a motorbike racer. He started racing in the British Superbike Championship in 1993. In 1995, he competed in the British round of the Superbike World Championship. In the 1997 Superbike World Championship season, Ritchie again competed in the British round at Brands Hatch on 3 August, as a privateer riding a Ducati 888. On the second lap, Ritchie's mudguard exploded, causing the Ducati's brake line to be severed. He was unable to slow down and crashed into a tire barrier, sustaining severe head and chest injuries. He was then airlifted to the Royal London Hospital. Ritchie died from his injuries on 8 August 1997.

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Robert Gordon's College

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Graeme Ritchie?

British motorcycle racer (1957–1997)

When was Graeme Ritchie born?

Graeme Ritchie was born on 7 December 1957 in Aberdeen.

When did Graeme Ritchie die?

Graeme Ritchie died on 8 August 1997 in The Royal London Hospital.

What was Graeme Ritchie's occupation?

Graeme Ritchie was a motorcycle racer.

What nationality was Graeme Ritchie?

Graeme Ritchie was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Graeme Ritchie

· Wikidata: Q5592378

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