Andy Wilson (1962-2022)

[Big Tim]

From Mick Staiano

Sadly, former sidecar passenger Andy Wilson died suddenly earlier this month, following a short illness, at the relatively young age of 60.

Andy lived in Harrogate all his life, and competed alongside drivers including Mick Staiano, Pete Willis and Eddy Wright, finishing second in the 1988 A.C.U. British Formula Two Sidecar Championship, scoring several wins and podium places. Unfortunately, his racing career ended prematurely following an incident at Brands Hatch in 1989, where he sustained serious fractures to his legs. He is remembered for being of great help in the paddock and with machine preparation, as well as having a jovial and outgoing personality.

Andy had a lifelong interest in motorcycles, starting at the tender age of 13, when he began assisting with repairs at Mick Staiano's motorcycle shop - working there for two decades, before a less conventional career path of working in a plant nursery for a short period. He did however return to Staiano Motorcycles seven years ago, where he worked as a mechanic.

Funeral details, for anyone who would like to attend:

Friday 30th December - 11.40am
Stonefall Cemetary
Wetherby Road
Harrogate
HG3 1DE

Followed by a gathering at 1.00pm
The Woodlands Hotel
110 Wetherby Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SA

Our thoughts are with Andy's partner Amanda, his son Richard and daughter Hayley, as well as all his family and friends at this immensely sad time.