Lucerne, California (April 14, 2009) The off road world lost an icon on Monday, April 14 at approximately 6:45 p.m. when American Honda's off road motorcycle legend, Bruce Ogilvie, passed away from complications associated with his 21-month long battle with cancer. Ogilvie has captivated the off road desert racing world on two wheels for the past 25 years. He was crowned the 1986 SCORE Baja 1000 Champion and last year he was inducted into the Baja Legacy Hall of Fame at the famed Horsepower Ranch. Bruce has long been regarded as the master of the two wheel championships as he led American Honda's off road race team to an unbelievable 17 championships before handing the reigns to the Honda's Johnny Campbell.


Bruce Ogilvie touched thousands of off road enthusiasts over his grand career in both a professional and personal sense. He is a champion who made a tremendous committment to the world of off road over the long haul. He has long been known as, "Mr. XR," for his dedication to his decades long research and development of the Honda off road motorcycle while managing one of the greatest race teams of all time.


Bruce is survived by his wife and two daughters.


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