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Vale Alan Kempster

Alan Kempster was an all-round top bloke and international inspiration for people with a disability

18 April 2018

Words: AMCN

Photos: AMCN

Sad news with the passing of a real legend of motorcycle racing, Alan Kempster.

We enjoyed Alan’s company plenty of times over the years, but our favourite was when we teamed him up with Mick Doohan for some quick laps of the Phillip Island Circuit. Alan was one of the most inspirational guys you could ever want to meet.

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