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NASCAR drivers mourn death of Nicky Hayden

WorldSBK Testing - Phillip Island

PHILLIP ISLAND, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 20: Nicky Hayden of USA and Red Bull Honda World Superbike team looks on in box during 2017 WorldSBK pre-season testing at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on February 20, 2017 in Phillip Island, Australia. (Photo by Mirco Lazzari gp/Getty Images)

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On Monday morning, 2006 MotoGP champion and American World Superbike Championship rider Nicky Hayden died from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident last week. He was 35.

Nicknamed the “Kentucky Kid,” Hayden was struck by a car while riding a bicycle in Italy. The incident left him in critical condition with injuries to his chest and head, including serious brain damage.

Throughout Monday, NASCAR drivers took to social media to share their thoughts on Hayden’s passing.

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