Road racer Dave Suddes has died

Motorcycle road racer, Dave Suddes has dies following injuries sustained during an accident. 

The news was announced in a statement released by Oliver’s Mount Racing, which read: 

“It is with heavy heart that we announce that Dave Suddes, a massive and ever-present character from our paddock sadly passed away last night following injuries he sustained in an accident at East Fortune circuit on Saturday 14th September. 

“Our sincere condolences to his wife Amanda, his children Stephanie, Jonathan & Chris, his staff at BDS Motorcycles and all of his good friends, of which there were many in the race community as he did so much to help so many from his BDS Motorcycles shop in North Shields. 

“Dave loved Oliver’s Mount dearly, he sponsored the circuit and raced at all of our events. He gave so much to so many people in the sport and him and his big Blue and Orange BDS truck and all too often topless body will be sadly missed from our paddock. His BDS Motorcycles signs will remain on our control tower throughout 2025 as a tribute to the man and all he did for our sport.” 

MCN’s thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.