RIP Pro FMX rider Jim McNeil

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MX_Andrew83 11/6/2011 5:08pm
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I hung out with Jim at the Nuclear Cowboyz in Richmond a couple of years ago, he seemed like a really nice guy, and was very down to earth. I hate reading things like this, R.I.P. Jim!

You will be missed.
TeamPropainTurbo38t 11/6/2011 5:21pm
11/6/2011 5:21pm
`ol Ger wrote:
what happened?
Not exactly sure but something to do with his bike bogging off the takeoff...
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MCfan4life 11/6/2011 6:45pm
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Oh man this is sad news.

I had the pleasure of meeting Jim several years ago when he came to Australia for one of the Crusty shows. He was flown in, last minute, as a replacement rider. As he was on Honda's and I worked at the local dealership at the time, we opened our workshop for the guys to use (Jim, Maddo and more) and Jim was a class act.

I had to organise him a borrowed CR250 from one of our customers and, obviously jet lagged, he went to work in a no-fuss manner, installing all his own parts on the bike and even making some mods. He was even offering riding and set-up advice to the customer who lent him his practically new bike, whilst he was working on it. He couldn't thank us and the customer enough for helping him and made sure the customer was well looked after at the event.

While some of the other riders on the tour let their egos get in the way, Jim was a real down to earth classy guy. Very appreciative of any help that was offered to him. You would think Jim had been on the tour the entire time with his effortless backflips on a borrowed bike.

This is a sad day for sure. It sucks when we lose the good guys.

Godspeed Jim McNeil, the Real Deal.

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SMITH201 11/6/2011 7:03pm
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Thoughts and prayers out to the McNeil family and friends. I had a chance to speak with him at the Baltimore FMX. He was a really good dude.

Godspeed Jim
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UAW_member 11/6/2011 7:12pm
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Truly sorry to hear the news. God bless him and his family.
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wacker 11/6/2011 7:32pm
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Jim was such a bad ass. This one hurts. Gonna miss him a lot. Definitely one of the coolest guys I have ever had the privilege of spending time with on tour. R.IP. buddy.
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slider 11/6/2011 8:42pm
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Jim was one of the nicest riders in FMX. It was a very terrible day in Texas for his friends and ridding buddies, some of them were buddies for over 10 years.
We are speechless and traumatized and our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, brother, parents, friends and extended family that are coping with this loss.
The Arizona FMX community mourns...

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jndmx 11/7/2011 1:32am
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So sorry to hear this.
RIP Jim
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Mr. Ted 11/7/2011 5:08am
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My condolences go out to his family. RIP.
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Chris O'Neal 11/9/2011 2:51pm
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I got an update from one of my friend's in Arizona. Jim's bike cut out on the face of the jump and he came up short on a metal landing, with his chest hitting the edge and face smacking the top. He died on impact.

That is terrible! The source didn't say if there was a airbag in place to prevent this.
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Gym Briggs 11/9/2011 2:53pm
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Chris O'Neal wrote:
I got an update from one of my friend's in Arizona. Jim's bike cut out on the face of the jump and he came up short...
I got an update from one of my friend's in Arizona. Jim's bike cut out on the face of the jump and he came up short on a metal landing, with his chest hitting the edge and face smacking the top. He died on impact.

That is terrible! The source didn't say if there was a airbag in place to prevent this.
Someone brought it up on PulpMX I think. Said there wasn't an airbag, which is weird. Glad he didn't suffer.
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StatutoryApe 11/9/2011 3:12pm
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Chris O'Neal wrote:
I got an update from one of my friend's in Arizona. Jim's bike cut out on the face of the jump and he came up short...
I got an update from one of my friend's in Arizona. Jim's bike cut out on the face of the jump and he came up short on a metal landing, with his chest hitting the edge and face smacking the top. He died on impact.

That is terrible! The source didn't say if there was a airbag in place to prevent this.
R,I,P
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slider 11/14/2011 8:09pm
11/14/2011 8:09pm Edited Date/Time 11/14/2011 8:09pm
Jim McNeil's funeral service will be held on Wednesday November 16th, 2011. At CCV (Christ's Church of the Valley) 7007 West Happy Valley Road Peoria, AZ 85382 from 4p.m. to 6 p.m. Please Pass on this information so everyone can come and celebrate Jim's Life.

My add: The Athlete Recovery Fund has really stepped up to assist Jim's family through this ordeal. A first class operation.
http://www.athleterecoveryfund.com/

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tyler polk 11/18/2011 11:22pm
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Chris O'Neal wrote:
I just found out that Pro FMX rider Jim McNeil from Arizona, crashed today at a contest and passed away. I've known Jim for many years...
I just found out that Pro FMX rider Jim McNeil from Arizona, crashed today at a contest and passed away. I've known Jim for many years and he was a really good person. He loved riding and put everything he had into it. He rode in the Nuclear Cowboys tour, did the X games, IFMAs, Red Bull X fighters, Dew Tour and much more.
Jim McNeil's Tribute Video By: BDubProductions
A truly amazing song along with a truly amazing person. Bryan Wilkins (BDubProductions) and Donnie Barber (Barber Freestyle) filmed Jimmy at his FMX park @ Speedworld in Arizona. Mad love for Jimmy will always be in our hearts. He left us with so many incredible memories. He was the epitome of a true, professional FMX rider/image. My heart hurts and I shed tears every time I watch this. I will always love you with all of my heart Jimmy! R.I.P.

-TP

http://youtu.be/9q99I9Ya_LU
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tyler polk 11/27/2011 11:05pm
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wacker wrote:
Jim was such a bad ass. This one hurts. Gonna miss him a lot. Definitely one of the coolest guys I have ever had the privilege...
Jim was such a bad ass. This one hurts. Gonna miss him a lot. Definitely one of the coolest guys I have ever had the privilege of spending time with on tour. R.IP. buddy.
http://freestylemtx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51659

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