Andy Caldecott

Andy Caldecott (10 August 1964 – 9 January 2006) was an off road motorcycle racer born in Keith, South Australia. He won the Australian Safari Rally four times consecutively (2000–2003) and was a competitor in the Dakar Rally in 2004 (DNF), 2005 (6th), and 2006.

During the 2006 Dakar Rally he won the third stage, but later died from a neck injury when crashing during the ninth stage, 250 km into the 599 km special stage from Nouakchott to Kiffa

He was the 23rd death in the 28 years of the rally. Even though he pushed himself to the limits he was known for his easy going manner and humility. Prior to his death he had operated a motorcycle shop in Keith. He was married to wife, Tracey, who was expecting their second child.

The local speedway was renamed in his honour.

External links

• The Andy Caldecott Memorial Trust Information about Andy Caldecott and the trust set up for the ongoing support of his family
• ABC SE South Australia News News article on Andy Caldecott prior to death
• KTM Australia Andy Caldecott returns to 28th Dakar Rally with KTM
• Motorcycling Australia News article on his death
• Peoples Responses to Andy Caldecotts Death