The paddock takes to ‘Hayden Hill’ to celebrate the 2006 MotoGP™ World Champion

On the day the number #69 is retired, ‘Hayden Hill’ stages a historic photo opportunity

On Friday evening at the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas, another incredible tribute to the ‘Kentucky Kid’ took place as the MotoGP™ paddock gathered on ‘Hayden Hill’ at Turn 18 for a historic photo opportunity. 

The tribute was the perfect finale for the day on which the number 69 was retired from the premier class of Grand Prix racing. Earlier, an emotional ceremony took place at midday local time on Friday to formally retire the number, with the room packed full of Hayden’s family, fiancée, friends, former rivals and teammates to celebrate the life and career of the MotoGP™ Legend.

(Above) Nicky Hayden’s family, including his mother Rose and father Earl (far left), were at the center of the photo.

(Above) MotoGP riders, including Maverick Vinales (far left) and Valentino Rossi (fourth from right), took part in the special photo.