
Some unfortunate news leading up to the Baja 500. Argentine rider Juan Zunino died on Monday, May 29, 2023, following an accident in the pre-running sessions leading up to the racing on Saturday, June 3, 2023.
The 28-year-old racer figured in a single-vehicle accident near Cohabuzo, at the 132nd mile of the race course. The accident was reported by another racer, Arturo Salas Jr., who notified Baja 500 personnel stationed in the pit areas two miles away. Unfortunately, Zunino's accident was so bad that he was pronounced dead at the scene. Reports state that the Argentine racer suffered "severe head trauma," although as of this writing, the specifics have yet to be announced.