Posted on 06/16/2025 1:42:29 PM PDT by DallasBiff
The FIM regrets to inform the motorcycling community of the recent passing of Nikolai Krasnikov, a former and multiple FIM Ice Speedway World Champion, following a tragic road traffic accident whilst travelling in a car.
Born on 4th February 1985 in Ufa, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union – Nikolai rightfully earned his place as legend on the frozen ovals with him winning the FIM Ice Speedway World Championship for eight consecutive years from 2005 to 2012 inclusive.
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It is ironic that an ice motor cyclist dies in a car accident.
Maybe he tried to brake by gripping the steering wheel.
Well, Ken Block died in a snowmobiling accident.
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