The World Superbike Championship (WSBK) at Mazda Raceway, Laguna Seca witnessed a horror show after two Spanish riders lost their lives in an accident, yesterday.
Bernat Martinez, 35 and Daniel Rivas Fernandez, 27 were heavily injured in a mishap during the second race of MotoAmerica Superbike/Superstock 1000. Both of them were rushed to the hospital where they breathed their last breath.
Three time 500cc world champion and MotoAmerica President, Wayne Rainey, said he had no words to describe his feelings right now, in a statement released early yesterday morning by Mercury news.
“First and foremost, it’s a huge loss to the families and loved ones. Our deepest condolences to everyone who has been involved, other than the MotoAmerica family,” he added.
MotoAmerica and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca's statement on today's tragedy. http://t.co/2ytPgNwDtm pic.twitter.com/EkC6Xk4YNO
— MotoAmerica (@MotoAmerica) July 20, 2015
The accident occurred in the first round of the race, resulting in a chain-reaction involving other bikers as well, although the conditions of the others were not reported.
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