BMX Legend Scot Breithaupt -- Found Dead In Tent

BMX Hall of Famer Scot Breithaupt -- known as the "Godfather of BMX" -- was found dead in a tent in Indio, CA this weekend ... cops confirm.

The 57-year-old was a god in the BMX world ... and helped establish bicycle motocross as an international sport. He also served as a BMX commentator for ESPN back in the day.

According to law enforcement, Breithaupt's body was found in a tent in a vacant lot. Officials are investigating the death but say it does not appear Scot was murdered.

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