RIP, Jim Pomeroy

[JuliusPleaser]

Apparently Jim Pomeroy was killed yesterday in a Jeep trail rollover. He was 53.

Jim was my first moto hero. I had a Bultaco when i was 14, and I used to pretend that I was Jim when I rode it.

From Pomeroy's hall of fame web page:

Jim Pomeroy is responsible for a number of firsts in motocross during the 1970s. His record of first includes:

* The first American to win an FIM World Championship MX Event (Spain 1973)
* The first rider to win his debut World GP MX race (Spain 1973)
* The first American to lead the World MX Championship (Spain 1973)
* The first rider to win a World MX GP on a Spanish MX bike (Bultaco)
* The first winner of an indoor Supercross race (Houston, 1974)
* The first American to lead the Trans-AMA Championship (1975)
* The first American to win a moto at the U.S. 500cc GP race (Carlsbad 1977)
* The first non-world champion to win the Trophies des-Nations event (1974)

 

[rickyd]

RIP Jim :ride:

 

[bikesnob]

I can't believe it, is it really true? He was my idol back in the 70's. God Speed Jim :(

 

[YZ165]

God Speed Jim.........

 

[Okiewan]

Wow, that sucks. RIP Jim... THE FIRST American MX Superstar. You are one of the reasons I ride.

 

[stevet]

I remember hearing about his victory in spain back in 73, I was 14 at the time. I think it was cyclenews that had him on the cover.....I was riding a bultaco 250 back then and thought that him winning was just the greatest thing in American Motocross History.....funny I just did a "google" search on him a month or so ago.........this is really some sad news.....

 

[TheGrinch]

Wow! I met Jim a couple of years ago when he visited Australia. He came to one of our vintage club days and raced. Seemed like a really nice friendly guy and a true legend of the sport.

Sorry to hear the news.

RIP Jim.

 

[Someone]

Sorry to hear it. It's unfortunate a person like this dies so early in his life. At least he was doing something he enjoyed.