#39 Luis
Salom †
Spain
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Red Bull Rookies Cup
Place of birth | Palma de Mallorca |
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Nationality | Spain |
Career start | 1999 |
Disciplines | Rookies Cup |
Luis Salom died after a Moto2 practice accident at Circuit de Catalunya (7 August 1991 – 3 June 2016).
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.
Below his original Rookies Cup Rider Profile from 2008
Luis Salom - Rider Profile Rookies Cup 2008
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The fact that his family owns a Yamaha dealership explains why he was only 2 when he started riding a PW50.
Luis Salom racing in Mugello 2008
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"I really enjoyed it right from the start and have great memories of that," he recalls. He still loves riding and when not on his bike he makes use of his Island home to enjoy water sports as well as training in the gym.
Luis Salom on the podium in Mugello 2008
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At school he likes social studies and maths. All these things are just distractions though. "What I like most in life is to ride my motorcycle.
Luis Salom ahead of Brown and Reiterberger - Estoril 2008
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I love both the racing and the testing and practice. I can not wait for the start of the season."