R.I.P.: AMA Formula 2 Champion Donny Greene

Three-time (1984-1985-1986) AMA 250cc Grand Prix Champion and circa 1991 WERA Pro Formula 2 Champion Donny Green died February 3rd, at age 64.

Donny Greene receives his 1981 AMA 250cc Novice #1 plate from AMA Official Bill Boyce. Photo courtesy The Rider Files.

His son Derek wrote on Facebook, “I lost my best friend, father, mentor and idol. He lived larger than life and had an even bigger heart…Thank you for buying my first drum set at 12. Thank you for teaching me good manners. Thank you for teaching me how to ski. Thank you for being there for me when times got tough. I’ll always remember calling you after my shows and reflecting on my performance of that night. You always believed in me as I believed in you. You are a legend. I hate cancer and how ugly that disease is…Gone way too soon. You crossed the final finish line tonight as I kissed your forehead and told you, ‘I love you dad!’ ‘Go Greene Go!'”

Donny Greene won the AMA 250cc Grand Prix Championship three times. Photo courtesy Rider Files.

Greene also raced and won with Dutchman Racing in the AMA/CCS Endurance Series.

May he rest in peace.

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