Rescuers raced to Lake Erie Speedway on Saturday afternoon after a motorcyclist was injured during an event known as Motordrome on the Bay.
A 55-year-old motorcycle racer was flown by medical helicopter to UPMC Hamot, arriving at the trauma center around 2:45 p.m. The extent of the rider’s injuries has not been released.
The incident occurred during the first time Lake Erie Speedway hosted the high-speed antique motorcycle racing event.
According to the event’s website, vintage motorcycles race around the oval track at full speed without brakes, creating a unique and challenging competition for riders.
Event organizers have not released additional details about the crash. The condition of the injured rider remains unknown.