Carlin Dunne appeared to have highsided his motorcycle entering the final turn before the finish line of the 97th Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, according to an investigation by race officials. Dunne, 36, died Sunday from a result of the crash.
Race officials said there were no signs of a mechanical failure after an inspection of the vehicle.
“We mourn the tragic death of Carlin and he will remain in our hearts forever as part of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb family,” executive director Megan Leatham said in a news release. “Carlin was loved by everyone who was lucky enough to know him. We not only lost one of the greatest ever to compete on Pikes Peak, but more importantly an irreplaceable friend to this organization.”
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is a 12.42-mile race to the summit of Pikes Peak. Dunne had previously won the race four times.
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