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Charlotte Kainz Remembered by Flat-Track Community

Fans, teams, and fellow racers turn to social media to express condolences for Wisconsin-born AMA Pro Flat Track GNC2 racer

By Matthew Miles

September 26, 2016

Charlotte Kainz.Brian J. Nelson

AMA Pro GNC2 competitor Charlotte Kainz suffered fatal injuries on Sunday in a crash at the Santa Rosa Mile, the final round of the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship.

Kainz, who celebrated her 20th birthday on September 20, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and lived in nearby Greenfield. She graduated from Greenfield High School and attended the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater.

Riding a Harley-Davidson XR-750, Kainz posted the 13th-quickest lap time in practice, 41.082, and qualified 14th with a 40.053. She crashed in the second turn during her heat race. Kainz’s best finish this season was 13th at the Arizona Mile.

A GoFundMe account has been established for Kainz's father, Jack.

Rest easy @CharlotteKainz , you'll be missed. I'm sure you're going to be racing in the big track up in the sky. #Godspeed pic.twitter.com/90IClGCl29
— Trevor Standish (@TrevorStandish_) September 26, 2016

God Speed to #SpectroOils racer & good friend @charlottekainz who lost her life yesterday at the Santa Rosa Mile. You'll be forever missed. pic.twitter.com/0fuNoBByDL
— Spectro Oils (@SpectroOils) September 26, 2016

Very sad to hear about the loss of young dirt tracker Charlotte Kainz #RideInPeace #35L pic.twitter.com/2ZwPobR2wZ
— Nicky Hayden (@NickyHayden) September 26, 2016

It's not Goodbye. It's see you later. We love you @charlottekainz. God Speed friend. 📷: Brian J. Nelson. pic.twitter.com/YF16GwRKgm
— Flattrack24seven (@Flattrack247) September 26, 2016

Loved watching Charlotte ride. She was a special talent on a motorcycle and an exceptionally nice girl. You'll be missed 35L. 💔
— Cory Texter (@CoryTexter) September 26, 2016

Hearts and prayers are with family and friends of @CharlotteKainz, who lost her life today at #SantaRosaMile. Charlotte was 20 years old 💔 pic.twitter.com/7t7dCies2S
— Flat Track Live (@FlatTrackLive) September 26, 2016

Godspeed @CharlotteKainz We talked this morning and i will miss you so much😞❤️ pic.twitter.com/vOelKqyap0
— Koda Storm⚡️ (@Flattracker69) September 26, 2016

Still don't want to believe I've lost one of my longest friends because of the sport that brought us together and that we both love. 💔
— morgan monroe (@morganrmonroe) September 26, 2016

Thoughts and prayers going to @CharlotteKainz and @King_Pablo43c (Buster McCoy/Lloyd Widener) https://t.co/6ua8TrnrzI
— Charlie Williams (@wmscharlie1) September 25, 2016

Fallece en EEUU la piloto de 'dirt track' Charlotte Kainz https://t.co/HjXuxkdjE0 pic.twitter.com/flWWoeniZs
— Marca Motor (@marcamotor) September 26, 2016

Sad day in the flat track world, rest easy & Godspeed #35L Charlotte Kainz. Also keeping #99A Kyle McGrane in my thoughts & prayers.
— Brandon Robinson (@BRob44) September 26, 2016

DEP Charlotte Kainz. https://t.co/Q4vdX0gYNL
— Dennis Noyes (@DennisNoyes) September 26, 2016

Our hearts are saddened after hearing the news of former Lady Hawk Charlotte Kainz's passing. Her smile and kindness will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/TKjssmK1cU
— Greenfield Softball (@GFieldSoftball) September 26, 2016

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Heartbroken over the loss of AMA Pro Flat Track racer Charlotte Kainz. Loved that little girl. Just gave her a hug not an hour before racing. Pray with me for her Dad and our community. Thank you.
Posted by Raymond Rizzo on Monday, September 26, 2016

Rest in Peace, Charlotte Kainz. Much too young.
Posted by Brian J. Nelson on Monday, September 26, 2016

BUILD is saddened to hear of the tragic passing of 2016 BUILD - Shorewood team rider Charlotte Kainz.
Posted by Build Moto Mentor Program on Monday, September 26, 2016

The hearts of Throttle Down Speed Co. are broken as the world lost a wonderful person yesterday. We are saddened by the...
Posted by Throttle Down Speed Co. on Monday, September 26, 2016

R.I.P. Charlotte Kainz - You will be missed!
Posted by RIDE extreme sports on Monday, September 26, 2016

Rest in peace Charlotte Kainz. What terrible news to receive on what should have been an incredible day of racing. Many...
Posted by Fight For Dirt Track on Sunday, September 25, 2016