Ricky Treadway
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Ricky Treadway, a former IndyCar driver who competed in the 2001‑2002 seasons and started the 2002 Indianapolis 500, died at 56 in a motorcycle accident.
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Ricky Treadway was an American race car driver who competed in the IndyCar Series during the 2001 and 2002 seasons. He raced for his father Fred Treadway’s teams, Treadway‑Hubbard Racing and Treadway Racing, and earned a start in the 2002 Indianapolis 500, where he was involved in a crash with Tony Kanaan and did not finish. The Indy 500 start was highlighted as the pinnacle of his brief professional racing career, which comprised eleven IndyCar starts.
Born into a motorsports family—his father Fred Treadway owned the 1997 Indianapolis 500‑winning team—Ricky grew up immersed in racing culture. After stepping away from competition, he transitioned to business development and pursued aviation, becoming a commercial pilot for his own charter service and a Federal Aviation Administration‑certified flight instructor.
On June 1, 2026, Treadway died at age 56 following a motorcycle accident. His death prompted condolences from fellow drivers and the broader racing community, who remembered him for his energetic personality and contributions to the sport.
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