Rookies Cup rider Toriano Wilson, from Bermuda, was involved in a tragic racing accident at VIR on Sunday, August 17, and ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Toriano's family and friends.
From Kevin Schwantz, Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Rider Coach:"Toriano was always full of good energy and fun, but when it came time to get ready to race, he was ready and focused. He was a practical joker at heart. I certainly wasn't immune to Toriano's joking. He got me good a few times!""Toriano was a great kid and a hard rider. As the season progressed, he harnessed his riding style and started garnering some really good results. On any given day, it could be the #26 bike at the front. He was that talented.""Toriano will be missed."
-Kevin Schwantz
"Toriano stood out at the Selection Event last September not only for his wonderful grin, but his obvious ability on the motorcycle. There are some riders who the Selection Committee discuss at length before adding to the list, but Toriano was not one of them. If the committee had been choosing only six riders instead of 23, he would still have made the cut."
"Racing needs more characters as well as great riding talents and he had the makings of both."
-Peter Clifford, Selection Event Committee member
Toriano "The Animal" Wilson
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Funeral Services for Toriano will be held on Tuesday, August 26 at the Bermuda Motorsports Park in Southside, St. Davids
Our thoughts and prayers go to Toriano's family, friends and competitors as he continues his racing career in heaven! Godspeed!
Jordan Suzuki
Respects to the families and friends.
Toriano was such a great kid....with so much ahead of him and so much to offer...He will be missed!
God Speed
Prayers and thoughts out to his family and friends.
My prayers are with Toriano's family during this difficult time.
Glenda
We miss you mate!
RIP tori ill always remember you and how we used to mess around in the pit having titty twister fights and just goofing off. Im wearing a bell helmet with your sticker on it this weekend and prolly the rest of the year in honor of you bud ive been thinking a lot about you, you were going to be really great at this sport.
Ill see you soon buddy and we can race again together.
RIP#26
Corey#34
Man, dis is so sad.....i remember one time, when we was both in West Pembroke (dem good old dayz) and one time you was ridin ya motorbike on the netball court, ill always remeber that and your passion for racing. R.I.P. Tori, you are truly loved and missed
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