CCS/USGPRU Racer Alex Lyskawa Killed In Crash At Summit Point Raceway

From a press release issued by CCS/ASRA: Championship Cup Series Mourns the Passing of Alex Lyskawa Summit Point, WV - Championship Cups Series regrettably announces today the passing of Alex Lyskawa, age 13 of ...

[Bill Kohler]

I am an editor at a newspaper in Hagerstown, Md., which covers this area of West Virginia. How odd is this that a 13-year-old is racing motorcycles? Also, how can I find out about the number of fatal collisions at Summit Point? Is there any reference that tracks this? Thanks

[Matt Ongsiako]

I know this kid, I go to his school, out whole school is in mourning, I even contacted Nicky Hayden because Alex's dream was to meet him

This is just horrible what happened =[

[Michael Ferguson]

Its actually not so odd that a 13 old kid is racing. Children younger then this are racing dirt bikes and flat track bikes for years. Road racing has been an older guys sport, yet Nicky Hayden and his brother Tommy were busted for "under age" racing in their earlier years. The 3 Hayden brothers are all alive and well after many years of road racing.

Point being, don't lose site of the fact that although it is tragic that a young man died racing today, he was there on his own free will, and was chasing a dream he wanted to chase.

Is the sport dangerous, yes it can be. However so can living in the wrong part of NYC or LA and wearing the wrong clothes.

Statiscally, how many kids died under the age of 15 this week from gunshots? Drug overdose? Car accidents related to underage drinking?

[Luke]

I also attend Alex's school and our whole school is in shock nothing has happened like this before. I was on his lacrosse team this year and it was scary seeing him at practice wednesday and now knowing that i will never again.

Best wishes Alex! We miss you!
-Luke

[nnn]

i send prayers and condolences to his family

[Kaitlyn Peters]

It's not odd for a 13 year old kid to race motorcycles, considering he was extremely talented. I went to summer camp with him and his two younger siblings for many years, it's hard to think that he's gone..for good.
My friend TJ showed up at my house no more than thirty minutes ago balling his eyes out, he lost his best friend.

rest in peace alex, you're on everyones minds.

[Rebecca]

I just found out a few minutes ago...he goes to my school. I don't really know him that well but he was friends with my sister. My prayers go out to the Lyskawa family abd all of his friends. We will miss you Alex...God bless you.

[Angela]

its not odd for a 13 year old to race motorcycles. i went to his school, and on my bus. i didnt really know him too well but he seemed really nice. rest in peace alex, you will never be forgotten.

[Ben]

Alex-
I will miss you soo much
we could never go by each other in the hallway without one of us making a joke or makin fun of the other
you and jon were like my best 7th grade friends
school is going to be so different without you
no more laughs
no more of our sweet handshake between us
i dont know how or why this happened to you but i will always be thinking about you aslong as i live
remember the time when we made up all those funny words and started screaming them at other people and they didnt know wat we were talking about
man, we had some good times
i will miss you alex
and to all of alexs family reading this, i know wat it is like to lose a family member and i am so sorry this happened to alex... my prayers are with you and wit alex
i will mis you kid
R.I.P
P.S. You my flargbucket man

[Greg]

Alex was a great kid and an excellent lacrosse player, i will miss him in person and his presence on the lacrosse field. I hate to see Alex leave this way but at least he left us doing something he loved and was committed to. My prayers and condolences are with his family. we will miss you :(

[abc]

ah..at least he died doing what he loved. RIP man.

[Debbie Lewis]

Our sincerest condolences to the Lyskawa family. Your son was a great kid and an amazing athlete, we share your loss in this tragedy...
:(

[Tori]

Alex

I've known you since kindergarten. You were always the kid in the back of the classroom making jokes and making the day a good one. Our whole school is in tears, i hope you know you were loved. We miss you!

To Alex's family,
I am sorry for your loss. Alex was a great person always making everyone happy.

[Isaac]

We'll miss you, Alex.

[Little Big Racing]

My sincere sympathy to Alex's family and friends. I road raced for many years and now train kids in the art. My boys, my riders, are Alex's age. They share the dream that Alex had and the joy of racing. Injury and death are a part of racing but when it strikes such a young life it is difficult to handle. I love my boys and the possiblity of seeing them hurt or killed is honestly hard to imagine. My boys practiced today and rode hard. I see their smiling faces and see the positive value and impact of racing in their lives. For those of us that race, there is no other path. The tragedy today; the loss of Alex, scares and saddens me more than I can explain but my boys will ride and race. We didn't know Alex but his number will be on our bikes this season as a memorial and reminder. My boys and I will remember and honor him.

[cam L]

I've known alex since the 4th grade on my basketball team. He was a great friend and funny kid. Even though he left our school I still felt close to him. I feel so sorry for him.

[Maverick Chapdelaine]

Ill miss u soo much Alex u were my best friend ill always remember us being retarted and attempting to fight eachother or flipping our kyaks great fun man everyone well miss u and u will always be remembered as an all around good kid! pce out

[Dylan Howes]

Alex was one of the best lacrosse players i have ever had the honor of being on the field with. I didn't know him for long, though I will not soon forget him. He was not only a phenomenal attack player, but a good friend and respectable individual. His memory will live on forever in the hearts of all of us Lancers, and I give my most sincere condolences to his friends and family.

We will all miss you Alex, rest in peace,
Dylan.

[alexa]

wow, i knew alex for a little while but i never thought i would never see him again. best wishes to his family, it will be very hard on all of us.

[Sara]

Alex was a great kid. He is already missed so much. R.I.P. Alex