- Deane ‘Feathers’ Boston died earlier this month
- Famous for pioneering the Finke Desert Race
A cherished motorsport identity is in mourning after his death in a horrific crash in South Australia.
Deane ‘Feathers’ Boston, 76, was riding on the Wilkins Highway near Jamestown, north of Adelaide, when his motorcycle left the road on October 3.
‘You excelled at everything you tried. “Your earthly journey is over, but your legendary reputation will never die,” read a tribute post on Facebook.
“We can’t believe you’re gone, but you will always be with us, in our hearts, our minds and our lives, forever.”
Boston was married to his wife Liz for 46 years and the couple shared a son, Craig.
He often competed in the grueling Finke Desert Race in the Northern Territory, including the first edition of this world-famous event in 1976.
The two-day race is considered Australia’s toughest off-road motorsport event and attracts competitors from across the country.
It is also estimated that the race generates around $8 million for the Alice Springs economy.
Cherished motorsport identity Deane Boston (pictured right) is in mourning after his death in a horror crash in South Australia earlier this month.
Boston, 76, was traveling on the Wilkins Highway near Jamestown, north of Adelaide, when his motorcycle left the road on October 3.
Organizers of the iconic Finke Desert Race, which Boston (pictured) first competed in 1976, also paid tribute to ‘Feathers’ on social media.
In June this year, David Walsh successfully defended his crown, winning the motorcycle class for a record fifth time.
Beau Robinson won the car section after six previous podium finishes.
Organizers of the iconic Finke Desert Race also paid tribute to Boston on social media.
“We are saddened to learn that one of the ’76ers’ original competitors died as a result of a motorcycle accident,” the post said.
‘Feathers loved riding his motorcycle with one guiding principle; They had to go fast and he was pretty good at doing it.
“It’s hard to believe we’ve lost him, but he will always be part of the Finke family.
“Our condolences to the extended Boston family.”
