Former racer, riding instructor, and U.S. Army veteran Steve Broadstreet died June 28 at the VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. He was 60.

“This is probably one of the hardest things I will have to say,” Broadstreet’s wife Celeste posted today on social media. “Yesterday morning surrounded by myself and his boys, Steve passed away after a brief illness he, for this first time, couldn’t beat. Our hearts are broken. He was bigger than life and will be tremendously missed. We appreciate all the love and support that has been given. We will reach out with further details regarding a celebration of life for him. Ride fast, and do the biggest of wheelies Triple X. We love you!”

In addition to road racing and supermoto racing, Broadstreet worked as a riding instructor for the Cornerspeed, Cornerspin, and the Team Hammer Advanced Riding School.

Broadstreet is survived by his wife of 39 years Celeste, sons Brian Broadstreet and Darren Broadstreet, daughter-in-law Abby Broadstreet, and granddaughter Harper Broadstreet.

We will update this post with more information as it becomes available.

Godspeed, Steve.