Luis Salom

Luis Salom
NationalitySpanish
Born(1991-08-07)7 August 1991
Palma, Spain
Died3 June 2016(2016-06-03) (aged 24)
Barcelona, Spain
Bike number39 (retired in honour in Moto2)
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Moto2 World Championship
Active years20142016
ManufacturersKalex
Championships0
2016 championship position19th (37 pts)
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
41 0 3 0 1 202
Moto3 World Championship
Active years20122013
ManufacturersKalex KTM, KTM
Championships0
2013 championship position3rd (302 pts)
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
34 9 20 4 6 516
125cc World Championship
Active years20092011
ManufacturersHonda, Lambretta, Aprilia
Championships0
2011 championship position8th (116 pts)
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
43 0 2 0 0 209

Luis Jaime Salom Horrach[1] (7 August 1991 – 3 June 2016) was a Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle racer. Salom died after a practice accident at Circuit de Catalunya, when making contact with his bike and the wall after a high-speed accident. Racing in the Moto2 class since 2014, he finished 41 races, with 3 podium appearances, including a second-place finish at the 2016 Qatar season opener. At the time of his death, Salom ranked 10th in the 2016 Moto2 Championship point standings. Previously he had competed in Moto3, accumulating nine race victories, finishing 2nd and 3rd in the 2012 and 2013 championships, respectively.[2]

  1. ^ "Campeonato de España de Velocidad, Circuito de Albacete – 5ª Prueba: Clasificación Provisional" (PDF). CEV Buckler. Dorna Sports. 21 September 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  2. ^ Moto2 rider Luis Salom dies after crashing during practice Archived 2016-06-06 at the Wayback Machine

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