
On Friday, July 29, 2022, racer Scott Briody died in a crash during the first qualifying session for the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 race at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota. He was 50 years old.
According to the report from the local sheriff’s office, the incident occurred when Briody lost control of his bike and struck a retaining wall on the course. He was pronounced dead at the scene. MotoAmerica and Brainerd International Raceway immediately canceled all remaining on-track activity for the rest of the day, out of respect for Briody and his passing.