Scott Briody, a 50-year-old rider from New York state, died following a fatal crash during the first MotoAmerica qualifying session in Brainerd.
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American motorcycling mourns the tragic and untimely death of Scott Briody. Originally from Hannacroix (New York State), aged 50, he lost his life following a dramatic accident that occurred in the final moments of the first official qualifying for the MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 in Brainerd. The session was immediately suspended with the display of the red flag, with news of the death being communicated two hours later.
Riding a Kawasaki ZX-10R entered by his Innovative Motorsports team, Scott Briody had this year decided to line up full-time in the MotoAmerica Superstock 1000. During qualifying 1, before the dramatic accident, he was 17th in the time classification, until a crash whose dynamics are still to be clarified.
#Feature #MotoAmerica MotoAmerica: Racer Killed In Crash Friday At Brainerd https://t.co/4hadD8y13K pic.twitter.com/7Jh3OKWXQ3
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Live, MotoAmerica TV management showed the accident. Briody lost control of his Kawasaki #124, eventually crashing to the ground at very high speed. In all likelihood, his own motorcycle ended up on him. Help arrived immediately and the session ended prematurely with 30 seconds to go. Two hours later, MotoAmerica and Brainerd International Raceway officially announced the death of Scott Briody. The remaining Friday activity program has been canceled, while there is no communication regarding the rest of the weekend.
Passionate motorcyclist and owner of his own team, Scott Briody wasn't exactly a rookie in MotoAmerica. He also took part in the Daytona 200, competing in several foreign championships reserved for 1 cc.
