Charlotte Kainz, 20, and Kyle McGrane, 17, killed in two motorcycle crashes during flat-track races at Somona County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California
'We're in complete shock,' says motorcycle race CEO after 2 Sonoma County crash deaths
“I don’t know of this happening in the living memory of our sport,” said Michael Lock of AMA, referencing the two deaths. “We’re all in complete shock.”
AMA Pro Racing motorcycle circuit grapples with two deaths at Sonoma County Fairgrounds
So far, no law enforcement agency is investigating the crashes or track conditions for the one-day professional dirt track bike event, which drew about 60 riders, who are paid through sponsorships and earn winnings for top finishes.
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