Mark’s talent on a motorbike was rare and elite
The Australian motorcycling community is in mourning following the tragic passing of road racing star Mark Chiodo on Easter Sunday morning after accidentally slipping and falling from a balcony.
Chiodo, who was just 27 years old, made his racing debut in 2014 and was an ASBK regular and established championship contender. His exciting style could be described as ‘all or nothing’, which along with his larger-than-life personality won him a huge number of fans across his career. Chiodo started 37 races in Supersport, winning four before progressing to the premier Superbike category in 2018 with the factory-backed Suzuki Ecstar team alongside Josh Waters.
The news has been taken particularly hard within the racing community and also the Chiodo family business, Monza Imports. A statement from the company read, “There was so much love for Mark in the Monza family, his genuine respect for everyone in the business, his smile and energy was infectious and sincere. He loved Monza and was so proud of the company that John (Chiodo – his father) built, the brands and the entire team who care so much. His easy nature, humility and humour will be sorely missed.”
The General Manager of Monza Imports, Scott Runciman, went on to say, “Mark’s talent on a motorbike was rare and elite. I had the privilege of being with him for his first track day and still marvel that he needed push starts in neutral from pit lane as he didn’t know how to use a clutch!” adding, “By the end of the last session he was so quick we didn’t know which way he went. Within two years, he was an Australian Supersport national contender who held lap records at almost every track. A seriously rare talent.”
AMCN sends our heartfelt and sincere condolences to John, Anthony, Jane, friends and family. RIP Markus.
