Albany motocross owners killed in auto accident

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Edited Date/Time 2/11/2021 10:07am
I read Bob and Linda leach were both killed in a auto accident . Sad day for nw motocross. RIP. Back when I rode i loved that place. Awesome burgers too.
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pummel 2/8/2021 7:51pm
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I was about to post something myself. Just a tragic loss. They were such warm friendly and generous people. Really a sad day.
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Boomslang 2/8/2021 8:42pm
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bsharkey wrote:
I read Bob and Linda leach were both killed in a auto accident . Sad day for nw motocross. RIP. Back when I rode i loved...
I read Bob and Linda leach were both killed in a auto accident . Sad day for nw motocross. RIP. Back when I rode i loved that place. Awesome burgers too.
Bob Brew from Claverack? So sad.
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Boomslang 2/8/2021 8:48pm
2/8/2021 8:48pm
Im hoping its not Bob from Claverack and its late in upstate NY...i cant even call.

Damn...
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mx216 2/8/2021 8:50pm
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The Ricky Carmichael eject crash from Washougal was over the famous Leach's lump. RIP Bob and Linda.

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OR Racer46 2/8/2021 8:58pm
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Sorry to see this Rip Bob and Linda . On a different Note Both of Ryan Huffmans Parents have Covid (owners of Washougal ) Praying for them as well
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WheelieNelson 2/8/2021 9:05pm
2/8/2021 9:05pm
Teared up a bit over this. Been riding that track since I was 7 years old. Linda was always so nice, always remembered my name and made the best dang cheeseburgers I’ve ever had. Bobs dedication to keeping the track running top notch was unreal. Definitely going to miss those two as well as feel forever grateful for them giving me a space that I spent some of the best times of my life at
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HarrowDrag 2/8/2021 9:05pm
2/8/2021 9:05pm
Boomslang wrote:
Im hoping its not Bob from Claverack and its late in upstate NY...i cant even call.

Damn...
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Boomslang 2/8/2021 9:22pm
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Boomslang wrote:
Im hoping its not Bob from Claverack and its late in upstate NY...i cant even call.

Damn...
HarrowDrag wrote:
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Thank you.

Condolences to you all.
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MotoxTodd 2/9/2021 8:31am
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Some of The Best Times of My Life at Albany Supercross. Thank You Bob and Linda Leach!!! R.I.P. 🍻
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TeamGreen 2/9/2021 3:47pm
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Even us Cali boys know that track and the great people behind all the racing that’s gone on there. I’ve had some fun motos there.
I’m very sorry for this loss for the northwestern MX community.

Manny
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SmokinJoe439 2/9/2021 4:03pm
2/9/2021 4:03pm
Bummer I have only been there a couple of times but it was always fun. I really hope this isn't the end for this track. 🙏
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slipdog 2/9/2021 4:09pm
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Thanks for the memories, Bob and Linda... Rest in peace!
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ACBraap 2/9/2021 4:16pm
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MotoxTodd wrote:
Some of The Best Times of My Life at Albany Supercross. Thank You Bob and Linda Leach!!! R.I.P. 🍻
Same. I spent so many hours at Albany in my teens and 20s, and Salem AX all winter. Hanging out with Roby, Ryan, and a host of others. Bob and Linda were great people, had positive impacts on the lives of many, many young people, and will be sorely missed. Haven't been there for years, yet it feels like we were all hanging out just yesterday.
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h_reed 2/9/2021 8:42pm
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Man, this is so sad. I haven’t seen Bob in years. I remember walking the property with him when he first took it over many, many years ago. They were such a nice family and I was a kid that just moved to town due to my parents divorcing and he honestly changed the direction my life was heading.
He helped me so much, always made sure I had a bike to ride, helped me get a small truck. He took me riding and was always there for me.
I live on the East coast now and managed to stop by a couple of times over the years and he was still out there working and smiling. They were just great people.
This just breaks my heart.
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WheelieNelson 2/9/2021 9:12pm
2/9/2021 9:12pm
There will be a celebration of life to be announced but for now I think we are all planning on hitting the opening round to show our support and appreciation.





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Spat24 2/10/2021 8:14am
2/10/2021 8:14am
So bummed to hear this. Thoughts are with the family.
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SmokinJoe439 2/10/2021 8:59am
2/10/2021 8:59am
This pic is of me racing the salem arena cross I forget the exact time frame dec 01 or Jan 02.


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rohr397 2/10/2021 9:55am
2/10/2021 9:55am
Such a terrible loss. As many others have written, they went above and beyond just owning a track. They were welcoming, friendly, and put together a really great facility. Heading to practice on summer nights there is a real treat. And of course, the snack shack is locally famous. Beyond that, they did so much to build a sense of community for moto in the Northwest.

I believe this past year they also provided a free place for folks to stay who were evacuated due to the wildfires in Oregon.

My thoughts are with everyone close to them, and as other's have pointed out, let's all do what we can to support Rob and the rest of the crew at Albany.
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Moto Nomad 2/10/2021 10:55am
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That's truly awful. So sorry to hear about this. Rest in Peace.
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Motox627! 2/10/2021 11:46am
2/10/2021 11:46am
Alot of my best memories of riding and racing are from Albany. They were amazing people that ran a top notch facility and made you feel at home. 30 years later, i have yet to eat a burger as good as the ones Linda would make... RIP and thank you for the memories!
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moto839 2/11/2021 11:02am
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So sad to hear this, Started Racing at Albany back in 1976 and the Facility is and always has been top notch. Prayers to the Leach family during this terrible time. See you at the Track. RIP Bob and Linda!
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wpark89 2/12/2021 8:49am
2/12/2021 8:49am
Hurt to hear this.

I don’t know if younger guys or people from out of the NW know how totally Moto this family is. Bob helped lay out the very first Washougal track in the early 70s and was a promoter of the National back in the day. Both boys won Lorettas titles in the early 90s.

Nothing but great memories of going to Albany for the Pac West series and playing basketball all day Friday at the track with buddies. I was lucky to meet the Leach’s as part of a big group of NW riders going down to Glen Helen for the Golden State series in 92. Roby and Ryan were both always super cool to me when they’d come to practice and ride in Eastern WA and I was just a kid tagging along on a RM 80.
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