Two motorcyclists mourned after fatal California crashes

Organizers of a motorcycle event in California offered condolences Tuesday to the families of two rising young riders who died from crashes in two separate races over the weekend.

AMA Pro Racing issued a statement saying it was “deeply saddened by the tragic loss” of 17-year-old Kyle McGrane and 20-year-old Charlotte Kainz, whose fatal crashes occurred Sunday during an event at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.

“Today we are all mourning,” Michael Lock, the CEO of AMA Pro Racing, said in the statement. “Charlotte and Kyle were talented competitors with bright futures. Our deepest condolences go out to their families and friends in this time of need.”

Both riders were in AMA’s junior division, according to The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, and were participating in races at the Ramspur Winery Santa Rosa Mile AMA Pro Flat Track Motorcycle Race.