What happened at Orlando Speed World? Tributes pour in as 7-year-old Jr Dragster passes away 

A fatal incident occurred at Orlando Speed World Dragway on Sunday when 7-year-old Elienisse Diaz was involved in a racing accident while making her first runs in as a jr. Dragster. Diaz, who had just celebrated her seventh birthday on January 30, succumbed to her on-track injuries at Orlando Speed World on Tuesday evening. The family, devastated by the loss, expressed their sorrow in a heartfelt message shared on social media, describing Diaz as a sweet and beloved child.

The family's statement shared via Dragzine Magazine reads:

“It is with immense sadness and devastation that I share the passing of our sweet girl, Elienisse Zoe Diaz last night. At 10:54 p.m. she was called home and entered the gates of heaven, fully healed from her earthly injuries. Please keep her mom, dad, brother, sister, and extended family close to your heart in prayer, as they navigate the unimaginable loss of their sweet girl. I also pray all of our teachers and staff are given the words and wisdom to help comfort and guide the grief of all the kids at our school, especially the other first graders, as they navigate the loss of their beloved classmate. Her presence will be so greatly missed and their little hearts are so innocent and tender. My heart is absolutely shattered.”

Orlando Speed World Dragway, the track where the accident took place took to their Facebook to share:

"We are deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident that took place at OSW on Sunday. Our thoughts and prayers are with Elienisse’s family, and all those affected, including our racing community. Motorsports is built on passion, but moments like these remind us of the risks that come with what we love. While injuries can heal, the pain of loss is immeasurable. We stand together in support, mourning, and prayer during this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences to those grieving and will continue to uplift them in our thoughts."

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Tributes continue to pour in for Elienisse Diaz, the Jr. Dragster

Elienisse Diaz's accident on the Orlando Speed World Dragway is being grieved by the motorsports community. On The Spot Motorsports Media posted:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Elienisse’s family, friends, and Orlando Speed World staff, as we're sorry to announce Elienisse’s passing. We ask everyone to continue to pray and embrace those affected. Our racing community is one large loving and caring family."

Rob Blount, a Content Creator at FloRacing, also expressed:

"😢 rest in peace, little one. Gone way too soon. So tragic."

1320 Video.com posted a photo montage of the Jr. Dragster to her honor memory. They wrote:

"RIP to Elienisse Zoe Diaz. Gone way too soon. She was involved in an on track accident at Orlando Speed World in her Jr. Dragster and unfortunately passed away.

"Please keep her mom, dad, brother, sister, and extended family close to your heart in prayer, as they navigate the unimaginable loss of their sweet girl." -Drag Illustrated."

Orlando Speed World Dragway also posted a link to a GoFundMe account set up for Diaz by her family.

The community is deeply mourning the loss of Elienisse Diaz, a Jr. Dragster, whose excitement for racing was evident in the photos from the event.