Michelle Lindsay died from complications of pancreatic cancer today at Inova Fairfax Hospital, in Fairfax, Virginia. She was 45.
Lindsay was drawn into motorcycle road racing originally when her late fiancé Jon Couch started TOBC Racing about 15 years ago. During Couch’s tenure at the helm, TOBC Racing won the 2014 AMA Pro Supersport Championship with Hayden Gillim.
On September 19, 2014, Couch and his mother Dr. Frances Gene Couch, were both killed when the plane Jon Couch was piloting crashed at VIRginia International Raceway.
By this time, Lindsay had also fallen in love with motorcycle road racing and its community, and through an extraordinary effort and her seemingly endless energy, she kept TOBC Racing going and taking it to new heights.
Under Lindsay’s leadership, TOBC Racing won the Daytona 200 four times using three different brands of motorcycles (Suzuki, Triumph, and Yamaha) and two different riders (Danny Eslick and Brandon Paasch). TOBC also finished second in the 2015 MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship with rider Taylor Knapp.
In April 2019, Lindsay married Myles Wilson, who also became an active member of TOBC Racing.
Shortly after they were wed, however, Lindsay was diagnosed with stage three pancreatic cancer.
Her long and valiant fight ended today with her family, friends, and loved ones at her side.
Michelle A. Lindsay Wilson is survived by her husband Myles Wilson, her 17-month-old son Holden, her parents Dale and Eleanor Lindsay, and her mother-in-law Patti Anderson.
More, from an official obituary:
Michelle Lindsay Wilson
April 24, 1979 – September 18, 2024
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of a Titan, Michelle Lindsay Wilson, a woman whose fierce spirit, unshakable tenacity, and profound love touched the lives of all who knew her. Born to Dale and Eleanor Lindsay, Michelle lived her life with an unwavering passion for helping others, an inspiration to thousands through her strength, her humor, and her relentless drive to make the world around her better.
Michelle married the love of her life, Myles Wilson, in April 2019. Just three weeks after exchanging their vows, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. What followed was a battle fought with unimaginable courage. Through every hardship, Michelle never wavered. Her hope remained steadfast, her spirit unbreakable. She faced her illness with the same tenacity that defined every aspect of her life. Michelle was a beacon of strength and love, never allowing cancer to diminish her fierce will to live and inspire others.
Myles Wilson, the husband who adored her beyond measure, speaks of a love that is boundless. As he writes, “When I say ‘I love you more,’ it is not to say I love you more than you love me, but rather that I do not have the words to express the depth and passion of my love for you.” There is no end to the love Myles holds for Michelle, a love that made him the happiest man in the world, cherished in every moment they shared.
Their beautiful son, Holden Dean Wilson, who at just 17 months old, will grow up with the stories of his mother’s boundless love and unmatched bravery. Michelle’s legacy lives on through Holden and all those fortunate enough to be touched by her presence.
Michelle was funny—hilariously so. There are countless stories from friends and family that tell of her humor, her quick wit, and her joy for life. Whether it was from those who knew her in childhood or from those who came into her life more recently, every memory tells the tale of a woman who approached life with ferocity, passion, and a relentless desire to lift those around her.
Michelle’s life was nothing short of miraculous. She fought for herself, for her family, and for those she loved, inspiring every single person fortunate enough to know her. She will forever be remembered as a loving mother, devoted wife, incredible daughter, and a force of nature who refused to be defeated.
In her honor, we ask that her memory be carried forward by living with the same fearlessness and generosity that defined Michelle’s remarkable life.
