Tributes made in MotoGP as IRTA chief Mike Trimby passes away

Trimby was an immensely important figure in the MotoGP paddock, owing to his work in making the championship what it is today.

A former racer, Trimby – helped in no small part by his wife Irene – headed a union for grand prix riders in 1982 to help bring about better pay for competitors and improve safety.

In 1986, Trimby founded and headed IRTA, which…