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Spanish Motocross Prospect Enzo Badenas, 17, Dies in Training Crash

Officials describe the crash as a fatal misjudgment during a jump with no detected safety failures.

Overview

  • He died on December 7 during a private session at Red Sand/Redsand MX Park in Vilafamés, with the fall occurring on a jump at the Monster Energy GP Track.
  • Circuit co-owner Joan Barreda and the Valencian Motorcycling Federation reported no external anomalies, calling it a tragic riding error on an exacting sand circuit.
  • CETDM and Red Sand Park issued condolences as teammates and regional authorities shared tributes to the Gandía-born rider.
  • The family announced a wake today, December 10 at 1:00 p.m., followed by a 6:00 p.m. funeral mass at the Monduver Funeral Home in Gandía.
  • He was the 2022 Spanish 85cc champion, joined CETDM in 2023, competed with Spain’s national setup in domestic and European events, and posted riding footage to Instagram about an hour before the crash.