The Motorcycle Roadracing Association mourns the loss of fellow racer and friend Sam Remington #556.

Dear MRA Members and Racing Community, 

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our friend and fellow racer, Sam Remington, age 64, who passed away on September 26, 2026, following a motorcycle accident near Lyons, Colorado when a car turned left in front of him. 

Sam joined the Motorcycle Roadracing Association in 2022 and participated in every season since. Over those years, he became much more than a racer in our paddock. He was a friend, an adventurer, a mentor, and a member of our racing family. 

Sam had an incredible passion for motorcycles and for living life to the fullest. He owned multiple motorcycles, and when he wasn’t at the racetrack, there was a good chance he could be found riding through the canyons on a weekend. He loved the racing community deeply and considered the people within it family. 

One of the memories that will stay with us came in 2024, when Sam earned one of his first podium finishes. After receiving his medal, he came into the office and proudly exclaimed: 

“This is the first damn medal I ever won, took me this long!!” 

It was a moment that perfectly captured Sam’s personality—his determination, his sense of humor, and the genuine joy he found in racing. 

But racing was only one part of an extraordinary life. 

Originally from Michigan, with roots in Dallas before ultimately making Colorado home, Sam lived a life filled with adventure. Throughout his 64 years, he was a whitewater kayaker, hang glider, skydiver, skier, scuba diver, mountain biker, private pilot, and motorcycle racer. He even held a Michigan state skydiving record for the largest group jump. 

He was an adrenaline junkie with an endless need for speed, but those who knew him will remember that there was so much more to Sam than the adventures. He loved animals, music, and people. He had an extraordinary mind and was exceptionally intelligent, focused, and hardworking. Whatever he pursued, he gave it everything he had. 

Most importantly, Sam had a gift for making friends. From the pickleball courts to the racetrack, he welcomed people into his life generously and left a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to know him. 

Sam was a beloved mate and best friend to Tina, a friend to many, an adventurer, and a mentor. His courage, joy, loyalty, intelligence, dedication, and passion for life touched countless people. 

The MRA was fortunate to have Sam as part of our community, and we will deeply miss seeing him at the track, hearing his stories, and sharing our mutual love of motorcycles with him. 

His spirit will live on in the skies he loved, the roads he traveled, the music he enjoyed, the animals he cared for, the communities he cherished, and the hearts of all who knew him. 

Celebration of Life 

A Celebration of Life for Sam will be held: 

November 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM 

RiverBend Event Center 

501 W Main St. 

Lyons, Colorado 80540 

We extend our deepest condolences to Tina, Sam’s family, his friends, and everyone who had the privilege of sharing a piece of his remarkable life. 

Rest in peace, Sam. 

You will always be a part of the MRA family.