Lenz racing at Firebird International Raceway in 2009 Peter Lenz , a 13-year-old motorcycle racer , has died after being involved in a crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway . While on his warm-up lap, Lenz fell off his bike, and was then struck by fellow racer Xavier Zayat . He was immediately attended to by the on-track medical staff and transported to a local hospital where he later died. Zayat was unhurt in the accident. Lenz was due to participate at the US Grand Prix Racers Union event ahead of the world championship races. Racing from the age of 7, Lenz won nine national championships. It is expected that Lenz's death will re-spark the debate over age restrictions when it comes to professional racing. The Speedway officials declined to comment on the subject. Lenz is the first person to die at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since Tony Renna was killed in an IndyCar test in 2003.
Lenz racing at Firebird International Raceway in 2009 , a 13-year-old , has died after being involved in a crash at the . While on his warm-up lap, Lenz fell off his bike, and was then struck by fellow racer . He was immediately attended to by the on-track medical staff and transported to a local hospital where he later died. Zayat was unhurt in the accident. Lenz was due to participate at the event ahead of the world championship races. Racing from the age of 7, Lenz won nine national championships. It is expected that Lenz's death will re-spark the debate over age restrictions when it comes to professional racing. The officials declined to comment on the subject. Lenz is the first person to die at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since was killed in an IndyCar test in 2003.
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Tony Renna