Current team manager for HEP Suzuki and former team manager of Jeremy McGrath, Chad Reed and James Stewart, Larry Brooks, has been diagnosed with colon cancer he and his team have revealed.
HEP Suzuki and Larry made the following statement: “Pipes Motorsports Group would like to share an important health update regarding Larry Brooks. Larry has asked that this information be communicated openly and transparently with our team, partners, and supporters.
“I am writing to share some personal news regarding my health. I was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 colon cancer. While the news was unexpected, the prognosis is extremely positive: the doctors caught it early, and it has not spread to my organs or lymph nodes. Following an initial surgery I have already undergone, I will soon begin a treatment plan involving chemotherapy and radiation. This unfortunately will require me to not physically attend the races all or most of this season although I will still be working behind the scenes to help manage and help aid the team to hopefully win races this season. This experience has been an unexpected reminder for us all to prioritize health—a lesson I am taking to heart so that I can return stronger than before. I want to extend my sincere thanks to the entire PMG family for their unwavering support. To my riders and crew: thank you for picking up the slack and keeping our momentum going. I love this sport and this team, and I look forward to returning to my role as soon as I’ve cleared this hurdle.” -Larry
Pipes Motorsports Group stands firmly behind Larry during this time. His strength, leadership, and passion for racing continue to fuel this team every day. While he leads and guides us behind the scenes, we remain united, focused, and motivated as the season rolls on. We’re proud to support Larry throughout his treatment and recovery, and we look forward to the day he’s back trackside—right where he belongs—when the time is right.”
Larry was kind enough to talk to us just recently at the MXoN about managing some legends of the sport and it underlines just what a huge figure Larry is in the AMA pits over the last 40 years first as a long-time pro and then a team manager.
We wish Larry all the best as he fights this disease and look forward to his return to the races once he has fully recovered.
