IT HAS been two years since racing legend Nicky Hayden passed away but whilst he may be gone, the 'Kentucky Kiꦰd' is most certainly never forgotten... 

From world titles and race wins on track to his friendly, likeable personality off it, Nicky Hayden's tragically curtailed career nonetheless brought numerous memories that have a🐽ssured his legend🧸 will live on. Here we look through some of his best...

Nicky Hayden was born into a family of dirt track racers in Owensboro, Kentucky on July 30, 1981.

Both his father, Earl, and mother, Rose, had raced: Earl achieved so🏅me good results in mid-level competitions while Rose dominated the so-called w🔯omen's 'Powder Puff' class for a good five seasons.

Their five children - in age𒉰 order Tommy, Jennifer, Nicky, Roger and Kathleen - all learned to ride almost before they could walk and, a𒉰lthough the girls later chose to pursue different careers, the boys all became successful professional racers.