Sad news today that Paul Smart, winner of the Imola 200 Mile race on a Ducati passed away yesterday following an accident while riding his motorbike between East Sussex and Kent.
I saw him race many times in the late 60’s and early 70’s and he was a great rider. Memorable not only as a works Ducati rider but also for his achievements on the Rob North Triumph Trident in the Anglo - USA Match Races. He rode Ducati’s, Yamaha’s, Seeleys as well as Suzuki’s, Triumphs and Kawasaki’s before he retired in 1978. In 2006 Ducati dedicated a motorcycle in his name, the Ducati PaulSmart 1000 LE.
Condolences to his family.
I saw him race many times in the late 60’s and early 70’s and he was a great rider. Memorable not only as a works Ducati rider but also for his achievements on the Rob North Triumph Trident in the Anglo - USA Match Races. He rode Ducati’s, Yamaha’s, Seeleys as well as Suzuki’s, Triumphs and Kawasaki’s before he retired in 1978. In 2006 Ducati dedicated a motorcycle in his name, the Ducati PaulSmart 1000 LE.
Condolences to his family.
