Incident Summary

Incident Summary

• The crash occurred during the first moto of the 250 B class at the Monster Energy Mammoth Motocross event in Mammoth Lakes, California, on June 28, 2025 mammothmountain.com+11mxsports.com+11mybigplunge.com+11nbcsports.com.

• Zingg, a standout Kawasaki Team Green rider, crashed into a corner, was struck by multiple bikes, and remained unconscious on the track for two laps before the race was red-flagged mybigplunge.com+2nbcsports.com+2eonline.com+2.

🌟 Who Was Aidan Zingg?

• A native of Hemet, California, Aidan was a passionate and humble athlete known for both his fierce competitiveness on the track and his graciousness off it oksoundit.com+3mybigplunge.com+3news13worldwide.site+3.

• He had been a national amateur champion—winning the 2024 AMA Supermini 2 title—and was set to advance into the 250cc class for the 2025 season under Kawasaki’s Team Green program houseandwhips.com+6mxsports.com+6mybigplunge.com+6.

🤝 Motocross Community Reaction

• Fifteen of the 27 riders in his class chose not to start the second moto as a mark of respect ibtimes.co.uk+1nbcsports.com+1.

• Tributes poured in from across the sport:

  • Kris Keefer on X (formerly Twitter):

    “Heavy day at Mammoth Mountain MX. Please put your prayers and thoughts towards the Zingg family” oksoundit.com+9ibtimes.co.uk+9eonline.com+9.

  • Journalist Donn Maeda described Aidan as “the most humble and respectful young man” mxsports.com+7ibtimes.co.uk+7headlinesociety.com+7.

  • Peer tributes from Racer X Illustrated, MotoSport.com, and others emphasized his talent and character mxsports.com+11headlinesociety.com+11ibtimes.co.uk+11.

⚠️ Aftermath & Safety Questions

• An investigation into the crash logistics and race protocols is underway, with growing calls to review youth motocross safety, especially concerning red flag response and track risk management oksoundit.com+2ibtimes.co.uk+2houseandwhips.com+2.

🙏 Legacy & Remembrance

• Aidan’s sudden passing has left a deep void in the motocross world. MX Sports and the AMA expressed their condolences, and plans for memorial services and safety tributes are being discussed mxvice.com+2mxsports.com+2houseandwhips.com+2.

• His family and fans are gathering to support youth safety initiatives in his name—ensuring his spirit and lessons endure beyond his racing career houseandwhips.com.

🧠 Final Thoughts

Aidan Zingg was more than just a talented rider—he was a role model of humility and heart. His death is a stark reminder of the perils of high-speed youth sports, but also a prompt to make the sport safer for all. The motocross community continues to ride together in grief, remembrance, and renewed purpose.

Would you like details on upcoming memorial events, safety initiative updates, or guidance on supporting youth motocross safety? Let me know—I’m here to help.