BRITISH speedway star Danny Ayres has passed away at the age of 33.
The shock news came from his official Facebook page on Saturday night.
British speedway star Danny Ayres has passed away at the age of 33Credit: Getty Images
A statement read: “We have some awful news to bring you. There’s no easy way to report this. Danny has passed away.
“His passing is tragic, extremely sad and very untimely. To say we are shocked and devastated is an understatement.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with Danny’s family.”
Ayres began his career in 2014 with Kent before securing a move to Glasgow in 2016.
He was set to represent the Scunthorpe Scorpions in the new season.
And Ayres also took in spells for Ipswich, Redcar, Cradley and Leicester earlier in his racing career.
Tributes have been paid to the racer, who was set to represent Scunthorpe in the new seasonCredit: Getty Images
A Scunthorpe statement said: “RIP Danny Ayres. We’re lost for words right now.
“Suffice to say, we are devastated and our thoughts are with his family.”
A Cradley statement added: “We are truly shocked and devastated by the news of this man passing away.
“Danny Ayres was a delight to have in our team and he loved his time with us.
“Our heart goes out to his family at this tragic time.”
Scott Nicholls, seven-time British champion, posted a tribute on social media.
He wrote: “I really do not know what to say. Danny was such a character and will be deeply missed.
“Such sad news. Thoughts are with his loved ones. RIP Danny.”
Speedway GB also released a statement, adding: “We are devastated to learn of the passing of British rider Danny Ayres.
“Danny has always been an entertainer and his loss will be felt throughout the sport in Great Britain.
“Our thoughts are with Danny’s family at this awfully difficult and tragic time.”
Speedway starlet Sam Norris, 15, from Cambridgeshire rides his 250cc bike in the British Youth Championships
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
