Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a paved road racing track in central California used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, built in 1957.
The news about it is that two motorcycle racers died in a massive crash involving multiple riders at #LagunaSeca on Sunday evening.
Five bikes collided and tossed riders into the dirt runoff to the right of the start/finish bridge.
35 year old Bernat Martinez of Alberic, Valencia, Spain was transported from the raceway by ambulance to Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula where he died from his injuries.
27 years old Daniel Rivas Fernandez of Moana Galicia, Spain, was taken by helicopter to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas where he died.
MotoAmerica president Wayne Rainey said:
"I really don't have any words to describe what we all feel."
"First and foremost, is the loss to the families and loved ones. Our sincere condolences goes out to each and every one of them as well as the MotoAmerica family. They are in our thoughts and prayers."
"We are deeply saddened to learn the news of the passing of Bernat Martinez and Daniel Rivas," added Gill Campbell, CEO and general manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
"Our prayers and hearts go out to their families and teams."
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