UPDATE
March 11, 5:00 pm
Kenny Anderson was unable to overcome his injuries, and today was pronounced dead. This is a terrible loss. Our hearts go out to the Anderson family and Kenny’s many friends.
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UPDATE
March 8, 11:35 am
Kenny is still in the ICU at Children’s Hospital LA this morning. He is stable, but still unconscious.
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On Sunday morning, I had one of the best races of my life. Kenny Anderson, starting from the back of the grid, charged to the front of the Production 250 class where he and I spent six laps fighting for the lead. Kenny outrode me, took the win, and set a new lap record in the process.
Now Kenny is fighting for his life after suffering a head injury in a race later in the day.
Kenny is just 12 years old, one of several incredibly talented young racers looking to make a career out of a sport they love and excel at.
Kenny was flown to Los Angeles Children’s Hospital this morning where he was initially considered stable, although still unconscious. Later in the morning his diagnosis took a turn for the worse, and his future looks grim.
Friends, fans, and fellow racers around the world are pulling for Kenny and offering support for the Anderson family via Facebook. You can find updates on Kenny here
www.facebook.com/pages/Kenny-Anderson-Fan-Page/189849981060321
Friend’s of the Anderson family at Minimoto USA have set up a Paypal account to help offset what are sure to be staggering medical bills.
You can send donations to the Anderson family via PayPal using this email address:
eric@eamotorsports.com
Send cards and other forms of encouragement to:
Eric Anderson
c/o 5947 Salamea Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Be strong Kenny. We all know you’re a fighter and we’re pulling for you.
Kenny and his father Eric embrace after Kenny’s win in Production 250 this past Sunday at Buttonwillow Raceway.
Kenny (left) and the author (right) had a lot to talk about after their epic battle during race 3 of the AFM’s opening round at Buttonwillow Raceway.
I will pray for Kenny and his family.
George Villar, NY, NY
May God bless you with a miraculous healing. May He bless the doctors and nurses working on you. May He give your family strength and hope. And may your recovery allow you to get back into the sport you love. Amen
Our thoughts and prayers go out for Kenny and his family. The passion we all share for the sport is so strong and it breaks our hearts when such a tragedy occurs. God Bless & God Speed for a full recovery.
Many prayers going out to this fine young man and his family..
My heart goes out to Kenny and his family right now, I can’t imagine what they are going through. I’m certain the best minds and the best hands are caring for him right now. I pray that he can recover fully and get back to doing something he is obviously very good at. I pray that he can overcome this tragic event and that his family will be able to see him healthy again soon.