Kevin Magee (born July 16, 1962) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Australia. His career began with production and Superbike racing, at home and in Japan. In 1987, he got his break in the 500cc world championship with three races on the Kenny Roberts Yamaha team. He raced full time for Roberts as a team-mate to Wayne Rainey in the next two seasons. He also teamed up with Martin Wimmer to win the 1987 Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race. In 1988 he returned to the Suzuka 8 Hours race, teaming with Wayne Rainey to claim another win.
Magee won his first Grand Prix at the 1988 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix at Jarama and the future looked bright for the young rider. However, at the 1989 United States motorcycle Grand Prix, he was involved in a terrible crash with Bubba Shobert on the cool off lap after the race. Magee was performing a burn out, where the rider spins the rear tire while keeping the bike stopped with the front brake. The smoke from the burning rubber made it difficult for Shobert to see and he collided with Magee’s bike. The accident ended Shobert’s career. Ironically, Magee would crash at the same spot during the 1990 race, having joined team Suzuki as Kevin Schwantz’ team-mate, suffering head injuries that put him out for the season. In 1991 he appeared a couple of times for Suzuki and once for Team Roberts, and had another wildcard GP appearance in 1993. He also entered a few World Superbike races, winning twice. Magee was never able to capture the early brilliance of his career after his accident with Shobert. He raced in the AMA Superbike series in 1994, for Smokin’ Joe’s Racing with a Honda, before his retirement.

Kevin MageeGrand Prix CareerNationality AustralianActive years1987 - 1993Team(s)Yamaha, SuzukiGrands Prix36Championships0Wins1Podium finishes 3Pole positions1Fastest laps1First Grand Prix1987 500cc Dutch TTFirst win1988 500cc Spanish Grand PrixLast win1988 500cc Spanish Grand PrixLast Grand Prix1993 500cc Japanese Grand Prix

I'm off down memory lane !!

Love that Magoo!!

How many boyfriends do you have Maree you and your Bobby Magee

Mr Magoo is #1 and then there is Vale, Dovi and of course My Roby

Poor Kev is always lost for words on the Fox sports bike coverages.

I think that has alot to do with the accident he had at Assen in 1990. He had very bad head injuries in that accident, he's very lucky to be here actually.

But get him in the lounge room of your unit after the pub!! and you can't shut him up!!

Letting secrets slip Maree. Now you know you must behave on the Saturday Night this year plus the toilets at the track will be harder to get to due to the huge crowd. I would not like to see you have an unfortunate accident because of sitting up all night chatting with your boyfriend.

Mmm thats a thought.

The toilets are going to be soooooooooooooo bad this year I best do all my drinking off track!!

Magoo at The Island this year!! He still has it!!