Carey Hart’s younger brother, Anthony, died Saturday during a practice run on a racetrack in Connecticut.
He was to race in the Doug Henry’s New England Grand Prix that took place later that evening.
At approximately 3:30 p.m. Anthony Hart, 21, also know simply as ‘Tony’, lost control of his motorcycle, hitting a barrier.
He was accompanied by his father, Tom Hart, as he was airlifted to Hartford Hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Autopsy results confirming the cause for death should be completed today. It is known that Hart suffered extreme head trauma.
The Speedway released the following statement:
“It is with deep regret that the Stafford Motor Speedway announced that, during a practice session rider Anthony Hart, age 21, of Henderson, Nev., succumbed to injuries received while participating in the event. The Speedway extends their condolences to the family and friends of Anthony Hart.”
Carey, who was in Sturgis at the time of the accident, has since flown home to be with family.
This one tears my heart out. I, too, lost a younger brother in an awful accident. Let’s hope Carey and family have the support they need at this very terrible time.
I love Carey Hart and my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family!
Rest in peace. +
I have also lost a little brother in a terrible accident. It’s been 8 years and you can heal somewhat, but a story like this breaks my heart all over again… I am so sorry for the Hart family’s loss… with many prayers and thoughts…
I would like to say my thoughts and prayers are out to the hart family,i am a former local expert motocross racer,from ct,and i would ask the skum bag AMA, why they let super moto racers that are racing at much higher speeds then reg motocross and also on asphalt ,andmost riders are still wearing nothing but reg motocross outfits ,that are not designed for asphalt,the riders should be made to wear a full road racing outfit that can withstand highspeed crashes on asphalt,the ama needs more rules,that can make this type or motocross much safer,and also make race tracks pad walls with some tpye of foam.that type of racing super moto is far more dangerous than motocross on the dirt,the ama should be held accountable for lack of rider protection,as well the ama should help racers get medical coverage ,
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