Editorial Note: Jim Doll died of natural causes on March 24. He was 66.

It is with a heavy heart that I am sharing the passing of my good friend Jim Doll. Many of you, if you knew me, you also knew Jim.

I don’t know if I can think of anybody with a kinder giving nature than Jim. Those who were lucky enough to know him also know he was very pragmatic which could make him seem cold but nothing could have been farther from the truth. I was always glad to call him my friend and I will miss him and his kindness in today’s world.

Jim is survived by his brother Daryl Doll (wife April), sister Linda Clanton (husband Bob) and 7 nieces & nephews.

Jim started working in the motorcycle industry (before the word Powersports was created!). Jim began his industry journey at a place called Campbell Motorcycle Accessories in Campbell, CA until about 1979 and [then] went to work at Rocky Cycle Company in Sunnyvale, until 1985, when he moved on to Sierra Motorcycle Supply in Sacramento, CA. He worked there until joining Fred Fox’s team at LeMans Corp in 1988. Jim worked for Lemans (Parts Unlimited, Drag Specialties, Moose Racing) for 32 years retiring in 2020.

When Jim stopped racing himself, he sponsored Nancy Delgado, and they chased a championship. He later also sponsored Michael Himmelsbach. During that time, Jim ran the SBS race support for several years, including a season when every factory team ran their brake pads.

He touched the lives of many people and did so much more than this simple writing can convey. We will miss him.

Jim Doll 1956-2023

Per the family’s request, there are no services scheduled at this time. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.