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Rossi speaks out over Lenz death

American teenager was "too young" to be riding such fast bikes

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Posted: 6 September 2010
by Visordown News

REIGNING MOTOGP World Champion Valentino Rossi gave his thoughts on the death of teenage racer Peter Lenz, following a minute’s silence at Misano GP in honour of 13-year-old American.

Lenz was killed last weekend at Indianapolis, while taking part in the MD250 support race. The event is open to riders as young as 12.

Lenz died after falling on the warm-up lap and getting struck by another competitor.

“Thirteen is too young to be riding such fast bikes,” said Rossi, who was busy with minibikes at that age.


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pyndman
Have to agree with that one.

Posted: 06/09/2010 at 14:19


kawa7900
YEH 12 AND 13 IS FAR TOO YOUNG . 

Posted: 07/09/2010 at 14:18

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