Leading Supersport racer Judd Greedy passed away on Sunday 5th April after suffering a crash while leading the Tasmanian round of the Australian Supersport Championship at Symmons’ Plains near Launceston.
Judd was attended immediately trackside by the Racesafe Paramedics but sustained fatal injuries in the incident.
Two riders in the middle of the pack were unable to avoid Judd and his fallen bike, one of the bikes exploded in a fireball as its fuel tank ignited on impact.
Judd 28, originally from Maitland NSW was leading the championship after receiving his first race win in the Supersport class at Phillip Island at the previous round.
Judd had started the year without a sponsor and with a combination of BioMagnetics and Sunstate Racing was able to get his last year’s bike to the grid at Phillip Island, winning the first race of the season.
Judd’s performance had him as one of the favourite’s to take out this years title and earned him a number of small private sponsorship deals to assist with his and the teams success from friends and admirers.
Steve and Craig Trinder came to Judd’s rescue putting the BioMagnetics team together at the last minute.
Team Manager Steve Trinder “We are devastated with the tragedy of Judd’s death and our sincerest thoughts go to Judd’s family and friends. We would also like to thank members of the Racesafe team and the track officials who were so supportive. The last thing he said to me was “don’t worry Steve, I’ll be in front”, and he certainly was.
Sunstate Racing’s Rod Lamb “Our thoughts are with Judd’s family Rob, Julie and Elissa, and to his many friends both in racing and through his electric personality. Judd was focussed in his goals and despite previous seasons frustrations was on his way to achieve his dream”
He added “Judd left a smile on everyone who knew him especially with his jester antics in the pits”
Judd’s favourite quote was “pain is temporary”.
Details on the funeral will be published on his internet site at www.juddgreedy.com.au when available.
