Motosport Community Gives Back to Danny "Magoo" Chandler

Danny “Magoo” Chandler was at the top of his game in the 1980’s. He won countless racing events, and became the first person to sweep both the Trophies des Nations and the Motocross des Nations in the same year. But in 1985, his illustrious career was cut short when he was paralyzed after an accident at the Paris Supercross.

Since his premature departure from racing, Chandler has stayed active in the community. He promotes mountain bike racing, is a spokesperson for the D.A.R.E program, and organizes visits by top motorcycle racers to children hospitals. Chandler has been helping the global community for over twenty years, and now the motorcycle community is giving back.

The Danny “Magoo” Chandler foundation has just surpassed  its goal of $100,000 to buy Chandler a new special needs fan. The fund was started in 2009 by Bob “Hurricane” Hannah, a 7-time Motocross and Supercross champion, and has gained support by many people in the industry.

Geoff Fox, an AMA Hall of Famer, and his brother Bob Fox, gave a $15,000 dollar donation to put the fund at the $100,000 mark. David Bailey and Russ Koza of RIDERS F1RST gave an additional $10,000 to put the fund above its goal.

"It's awesome that so many fine folks and companies found a way to help make this happen for our friend Magoo," said Hannah. "I look forward to seeing Danny at the races in his new rig. Maybe he'll take me for a hot lap."

List of Contributors

Terri & Bob "Hurricane" Hannah
Terry Knott
Robin & Bob Fox
Bruce Lockwood
Glen Helen Raceway Park
Cheryl & Mark "The Bomber" Barnett
Linda & "Jammin' Jimmy" Weinert
Todd Huffman & Don Hoffman, PDM TV
Jason Lawrence
Tom Reese/Springfield Armory
Hi-Torque Publications
Travis Pastrana
Ace Burt/Professional Contract Services
Ken Boyko/Cobra Engineering
Geoff & Josie Fox
Alpinestars/Gabriele Mazzarolo
RIDERS F1RST/ONE Industries/David Bailey