The young Motocross pilot Aidan Zingg, only 16, died last Saturday (28) after a serious accident during a race at the Mammoth Mountain MX event in California.
A native of Hemet, he fell into a turn and was hit by several bikes, remaining unconscious on the track by two laps until the race was interrupted. The injuries caused by the impact were fatal.
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Zingg was considered one of the biggest promises of the American motocross and had transition to the professional circuit recently, sponsored by brands such as Oakley, Bell e Renthal. In 2024, he won the amateur national title of AMA in the SuperMini 2 category and was runner-up at Supermini 1. He had qualified every year since 2019 for the prestigious National AMA Championship at Loretta Lynn ranch and prepared to compete in the 250cc category from 2025.
Aidan’s death generated great commotion in the sport. Pilots and specialized vehicles paid honors on social networks, highlighting the early talent and charisma of the young. Friends and journalists who followed their trajectory remembered their humility and passion for the sport, even in the face of success on the tracks.
Source: New York Post | Photo: Instagram @motosportin | This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team
