Supercars pays tribute to Nicky Hayden

The Supercars community has paid tribute to 2006 MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden after the American died from injuries sustained in a cycling accident five days ago.

A number of Supercars teams and drivers showed signs of support throughout the Winton SuperSprint when the popular American was then in a critical condition in hospital.

Drivers and teams have since taken to social media to share their condolences for the speedway star turned world champion.

It hit home hearing the passing of Nicky Hayden, thoughts and prayers with his family and friends a bloke taken way to soon, rest easy mate pic.twitter.com/gF8KV5fM3Y

— Scott McLaughlin (@smclaughlin93) May 23, 2017

A terribly sad day for motorsport, losing Nicky Hayden. Our thoughts go out to all those who were blessed to know him. #Kentuckykid69 pic.twitter.com/xUi21Wdeg3

— Red Bull Holden (@redbullholden) May 22, 2017

RIP Nicky Hayden. You gave motorsport fans around the globe so much joy. #RideOnKentuckyKid pic.twitter.com/ZrQo59Me44

— Mobil 1 HSV Racing (@Mobil1HSVracing) May 22, 2017

#RIPNickyHayden pic.twitter.com/19I9U9UmX0

— Will Davison (@will_davison) May 22, 2017

Thankful for the time that I was privileged to know you! #RIPNickyHayden #Legend Pray for his family during this time? We'll miss you mate! pic.twitter.com/oV40J7ykTE

— Casey Stoner (@Official_CS27) May 22, 2017

What a terrible day... first the terrible news of @NickyHayden and now the shocking news of the explosion in Manchester. Sad day

— Lee Holdsworth (@LeeHoldsworth) May 23, 2017

Very sad to wake to the news Nicky Hayden- has passed away as a result of his cycling accident #RIP

— Chris Pither (@ChrisPither) May 22, 2017

Just so sad to hear of the passing of @NickyHayden. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family. #RIPKentuckyKid pic.twitter.com/3nG6IfV7kK

— Craig Baird MNZM (@cbairdo) May 22, 2017

Rest in peace @NickyHayden ☹️

— Tony D'Alberto (@tonydalberto) May 22, 2017