BRAYDEN ERBACHER TRAGICALLY KILLED – Transmoto

20 yr outdated Brayden Erbacher was tragically killed on the opening spherical of the Penrith Professional MX Championship in Wonthaggi. The incident resulted within the occasion being cancelled and Motorcycling Australia issued the next assertion…

Motorcycling Australia, our ProMX Administration Group and the broader motorcycling household are immediately united in grief on the passing of ProMX MX2 rider #59 Brayden Erbacher, who handed away on account of accidents sustained in race one in all Spherical One of many 2023 ProMX Championship.

Season 2023 was to be Brayden’s second yr within the MX2 Championship, the head collection for 250cc 4 Stroke machines. Though a late starter in racing in comparison with some, Brayden had come to Wonthaggi from Queensland together with his household and his Roo Techniques Diesel Tuning Race Group to tackle Australia’s greatest. His first ProMX marketing campaign in 2022 had seen sickness forestall him from competing for the total season, however a vigorous and productive low season on the push bike, within the pool and within the fitness center had seen him return to full health and he famous “head is down, bum is up, loads of work to be completed…!” in anticipation of a full ProMX season in 2023.

Away from racing, Brayden was a likeable, good-looking, and inventive younger man. He loved his fishing, tenting, and enjoying the guitar. In his personal phrases, he favored “to maintain issues enjoyable however I’m additionally a decided individual and like a problem.” In step with his cheeky nature, he mentioned his profession spotlight so far was “beating Dan Reardon in a 125 race” and listed his hero rising up as US champion motocross racer Ryan Villopoto.

He additionally famous he was liable for “making the #59 extra well-known than Dad ever did…”

Whereas the ProMX Championship is the height of Australian competitors motocross, and our racing is shut and infrequently fiercely aggressive, we’re nonetheless a really close-knit neighborhood the place friendships and camaraderie cross all bike manufacturers, occasions and sponsors. Brayden’s passing has affected us all deeply.

As we speak we share the grief and unhappiness of Brayden’s household and mirror on a superb life that was well-lived however tragically lower brief. Our ideas stay together with his household and mates, but in addition with our personal wider motocross and motorcycling household, our officers, volunteers, workers, companions, sponsors and naturally the followers of this sensible however sometimes merciless sport.

Motorcycling Australia will proceed to co-operate with the related authorities because the investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident proceed. We now have supplied unconditional cooperation and help in these issues.

Motorcycling Australia is helping the Erbacher Household and Brayden’s crew at this troublesome time.

The Erbacher Household want to make to the next assertion:

“The Erbacher Household wish to thank everybody at Racesafe together with the paramedics, first responders and the riders and households that supported us.

“We’re past proud to name Brayden our son and will likely be ceaselessly grateful for having him in our lives.

“He’s our hero and will likely be drastically missed.”

“By no means let weak spot persuade you that you simply lack power” – Ryan Villopoto’s creed.

Brayden Erbacher, 2/10/2002 – 5/3/2023