Ride in peace, Spanish racers Bernat Martinez and Daniel Rivas Fernandez

MONTEREY, Calif. – Racing fans are mourning the loss of two Spanish racers who were killed Sunday in a chain-reaction, multi-bike incident on the first lap of the second MotoAmerica Superbike/Superstock 1000 race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.   Bernat Martinez, of Alberic, Valencia, Spain, was transported from the raceway by ambulance to Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) in Monterey, where he succumbed to his injuries. He was 35.Daniel Rivas Fernandez, of Moana Galicia, Spain, was transported by REACH Medical Air Services to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, where he also succumbed to injuries. He was 27."I really don't have any words to describe what we all feel," said MotoAmerica president Wayne Rainey. "First and foremost, is the loss to the families and loved ones. Our sincere condolences go out to each and every one of them as well as the MotoAmerica family. They are in our thoughts and prayers." "We are deeply saddened to learn the news of the passing of Bernat Martinez and Daniel Rivas," said Gill Campbell, CEO and general manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. "Our prayers and hearts go out to their families and teams."AMA also expressed condolences. "On behalf of the American Motorcyclist Association, its staff and members, I offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of these fallen racers," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time."http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/ride-peace-spanish-racers-bernat-martinez-and-daniel-rivas-fernandez #yashta