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Moto Racer Wrecks On Opening Lap — Then His Bike Goes BOOM! [VIDEO]

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Christian Datoc Senior White House Correspondent
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Saturday’s CEV Moto2 European Championship nearly ended in tragedy.

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Xavi Cardelus lost control of his bike during the opening lap of the day’s second race, at which point his fuel tank was separated from the frame.

Shortly after, another rider collided with the tank, sending a fireball shooting across the track.

NBC claims no one was seriously injured in the wreck.

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