Brooklyn Horan, barely old enough to drive on public roads, was competing under MotorSport New Zealand’s junior driver program, which permits racers as young as 12 to obtain competition licenses. Despite the program’s regulations and the event’s closure to the public, the dangers of racing on gravel near flooded rivers became heartbreakingly clear. Authorities confirmed the rally was sanctioned and followed official protocols.
MotorSport New Zealand has launched a full investigation to determine the precise causes of the crash. Officials remain cautious to assign blame without all facts but acknowledge the incident raises serious safety questions. The rally community mourns the loss of two passionate drivers whose lives were cut tragically short in pursuit of their adrenaline-fueled dreams.
