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Marc Van der Straten, owner of the Marc VDS Racing Team, which competed in WorldSBK and once fielded a team in MotoGP, has died at 78. The paddock is mourning the loss of a team owner who supported the world of road racing for many years.
The team Marc VDS wasn't just an owner throwing money around. It was a place built by someone who truly loved racing. From MotoGP to WorldSBK, countless riders grew up in that team. 78 years old... another real one has left the paddock.
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Just reading that the paddock is deeply saddened tells you how beloved he must've been.
How many years was Marc VDS actually in MotoGP?
It was a team that sat on the MotoGP grid for a while around 2015, and back then it left an impression of really investing in developing young riders.
78 years old — his contribution as a team owner over the years left a big mark in WorldSBK too.
Keeping a real presence in WorldSBK even after pulling out of MotoGP was genuinely impressive.
I still remember Marc VDS's runs back in their MotoGP days. My condolences to Mr. Van der Straten.
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