It is with great sadness that Racer Productions reports the passing of amateur GNCC racer Ty Kesten of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ty was involved in a racing incident today, March 13, during his 125 B/C race at the Cannonball GNCC in Sparta, Georgia. Ty was transported from the race venue to the local hospital, where according to reports from his family, he passed away this afternoon. Ty Kesten was 17 years old.

“We often refer to GNCC as a big racing family,” said Director Tim Cotter. “Today we lost a member of that family with the passing of Ty Kesten, and we are broken hearted with the news of this tragedy. We ask that you keep Ty, his family and friends in your prayers during this difficult time. The entire GNCC community sends its most sincere condolences to the family of Ty Kesten.”

We will share funeral details as they become available.