Damon [Damo] Rees 1995-2023

30 June 2023 | All News

It is with great sadness that we [MNZ] acknowledge the sudden passing of Damon [Damo] Rees

Damo passed away earlier today over in the UK with family at his side. Our heart-felt condolences go out to his family and partner at this time of hurt and reflection.

We ask that our Motorcycling family take a moment to give respects to an engaging, competitive young man who still had much to give to the sport of Motorcycling

Damo – You will be greatly missed

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