We’re unhappy to report the passing of James Marshall, the previous skilled racer from Pearland, Texas. Nicknamed “The Outlaw,” James was a promising prospect who got here up by way of the ranks doing the entire main youth and newbie occasions. He turned skilled in 2003 and certified for a number of AMA Supercross and AMA Professional Motocross occasions. His greatest end was a 14th place on the 2005 Indianapolis 125 SX race. It was in early 2006 on the San Diego SX that Marshall suffered a career-ending crash that left him paralyzed. Even whereas struggling along with his well being over time to return James did his greatest to contribute to the game, holding using colleges and clinics. Current points along with his well being let to long-term hospitalization. James Marshall handed away final night time. He was 38 years previous.
“What a lightning bolt of a racer, such expertise and pace,” wrote longtime Texas motocross fanatic, reporter, and announcer Shand Garcia. “Even after his career-ending harm he continued to affect native racers along with his colleges, his constructive outlook on life, his grit and unending dedication. His James Marshall Undertaking was launched to assist folks dealing with spinal wire and mind accidents. I all the time loved his cellphone calls and his unending concepts. His thoughts was strong and all the time spinning like a wheel with no bearing friction.”
Remembered fellow Texas racer and pal Blake Wharton, “I first met James working towards out at Oakhill after I was like 8 or 9. He requested if he might borrow some electrical tape to hold his nipples from chafing—true story! I do know most of us motocrossers can relate. He was one of many younger up and comers in Texas on the time, I keep in mind watching him do battle with guys like Justin Smith on the native races after which on the massive present in AMA Supercross and Professional Motocross with a few of the greatest within the enterprise. James was humorous, Iron willed and extra constructive than most. It goes with out saying that the man had completely zero stop in him—I do know this served him properly in his time throughout racing and afterwards as properly. He will likely be sorely missed and by no means forgotten in Texas motocross.”
