Brooklyn Horan, 15, and his co-driver Tyson Jemmett tragically lost their lives when their rally car veered off a gravel road and into a flooded river during a race in Paparoa, New Zealand.
MotorSport New Zealand confirmed Horan was driving. An investigation is underway.
The motorsport community is heartbroken. Rally star Hayden Paddon called Horan “a rising star,” and others praised his talent and kind spirit.
Brooklyn leaves behind his pregnant wife, Lucy. A fundraiser has been set up to support her and their baby.