9/20/2009 8:29 AM
Did anyone hear about Oscar Diaz getting shot at a race in Costa Rica or Guatemala? Any details?
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Oscar Diaz?
KnowItAll
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Truman
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9/20/2009 8:33 AM From Vurb moto...
Unfortunately while here at the Dade City round of the Gold Cup Series, we had a report from Guatemala that Oscar Diaz was shot and killed after competing in a motocross event. The rest of his party were also shot, when the attackers tailed after the race before running them off the road. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends, and we hope that all the other injured people recover quickly. RIP Oscar Diaz |
flarider
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9/20/2009 8:47 AM I am at Bithlo where Oscar's bikes are, I guess he was expected to fly in and race, but the above from Vurb is correct. Basically they were tailed, stopped and executed.
and by the way, just so I'm clear, are we blaming Obama on this or not? 
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Madmax31
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9/20/2009 8:49 AM Sorry if this sounds disrespectful but who is Oscar and what was all the shooting about. Is Guatemala just a violent place? I guess I'm a dumba$$ about all of this.
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Matt Wozney
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9/20/2009 8:53 AM WOW. That's horrible. Oscar was an up and coming amateur rider. Last I heard he was in the A class but I hadn't seen much of him this year. RIP Oscar Diaz.
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KnowItAll
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9/20/2009 9:03 AM That's very sad. Prayers go out to his family and friends. RIP Oscar
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WFO72
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9/20/2009 9:14 AM Tragic news and so sorry to hear this. Met them at Skytop in Bushnell and had a nice day with them a few month's back. The Diaz family are great people and Oscar possibly had a bright future ahead. Hopefully, no other family members lost there life. Will say a prayer for all those involved.
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LouDog
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9/20/2009 10:10 AM I cant beleive the fucking bullshit that goes on in this world. R.I.P. Oscar.
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flarider
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9/20/2009 10:12 AM All anyone can figure at this point is that they were robbed for his purse and show money.
He was a nice kid and everyone who knew him is pretty upset, as you could imagine and by the way, just so I'm clear, are we blaming Obama on this or not?
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motopink
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9/20/2009 10:15 AM Does anyone know if Mario and Javier were with Oscar?
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motopink
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9/20/2009 10:17 AM Edited Date/Time:
9/20/2009 10:43 AM Anyone might know of Mario's phone number? We are desperate to find out any news that we can!
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flarider
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9/20/2009 10:22 AM 
Does anyone know if Mario and Javier were with Oscar? It is my understanding that Mario WAS NOT with him
I do not know about anyone else and by the way, just so I'm clear, are we blaming Obama on this or not?
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flarider
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9/20/2009 10:25 AM Can anyone interpret?
Asesinan a líder del campeonato de motocross de Guatemala 20 de Septiembre de 2009, 12:46pm ET GUATEMALA (AP) - El costarricense Oscar Díaz, líder del campeonato nacional de motocross de Guatemala, murió el sábado en una emboscada cuando regresaba tras participar en la sexta fecha del evento, informaron medios locales. El deportista viajaba desde la pista donde se desarrolla el campeonato, la cual se encuentra en el municipio de San Juan Alotenango, Sacatepéquez, ubicado a 54 kilómetros de la capital guatemalteca. Según un informe oficial de la policía, Díaz se trasladaba junto con su compatriota Lewis Boniel y el mecánico del equipo, el guatemalteco Carlos Zúñiga Bustamante, "cuando en el kilómetro 30 fueron sorprendidos por los tripulantes de otros vehículos que dispararon con fusiles de asalto", informó la policía. Boniel y Zúñiga fueron trasladados por paramédicos a un centro asistencial cercano. El Comité Ejecutivo de la Federación Nacional de Motocross lamentó y condenó los hechos. Dijo que Díaz había viajado desde Miami para participar en el campeonato. La policía cuenta con la descripción de los responsables pero no ha anunciado ningún avance en la investigación and by the way, just so I'm clear, are we blaming Obama on this or not?
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flarider
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9/20/2009 10:29 AM Edited Date/Time:
9/20/2009 10:30 AM Translated
Murdered motocross championship leader of Guatemala September 20, 2009, 12:46 p.m. ET GUATEMALA (AP) - Costa Rican Oscar Diaz, leader of the national championship motocross of Guatemala, died Saturday in an ambush while returning after attending the sixth stop of the event, local media reported. Athletes traveling from the track where the championship takes place, which is located in the municipality of San Juan Alotenango, Sacatepéquez, located 54 kilometers from the Guatemalan capital. According to a police officer, Diaz moved with his compatriot Lewis Boniel and mechanical equipment, the Guatemalan Carlos Zuniga Bustamante, "when in the kilometer 30 were caught by the crews of other vehicles with assault rifles shot" , police said. Boniel and Zuniga were taken by paramedics to a hospital nearby. The Executive Committee of the National Federation of Motocross deplored and condemned the acts. Diaz said she had traveled from Miami to participate in the championship. Police have descriptions of those responsible but has not announced any progress in the research and by the way, just so I'm clear, are we blaming Obama on this or not?
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kawa38
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9/20/2009 10:31 AM
Can anyone interpret?
They murder leader of the championship of motocross of Guatemala
20 of September of 2009, 12:46pm ET GUATEMALA (AP) - The costa rican one Oscar Díaz, leader of the national championship of motocross of Guatemala, died on Saturday in an ambush when returned after participating in the sixth date of the event, they reported local media. The sportsman travelled since the trail where he develops the championship, which he is found in the municipality of San Juan Alotenango, Sacatepéquez, located 54 kilometers of the Guatemalan capital. According to an official report of the police, Díaz he was transferred along with its countryman Lewis Boniel and the mechanic of the team, the Guatemalan one Carlos Zúñiga Bustamante, "when in the kilometer 30 they were surprised by the crew members of other vehicles that shot with assault rifles", reported the police. Boniel and Zúñiga were transferred by paramedics to a nearby welfare center. The executive board of the National Confederacy of Motocross regretted and condemned the facts. It said that Díaz had travelled from Miami to participate in the championship. The police counts on the description of the heads but has announced no advance in the investigation |
oldfart
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9/20/2009 10:32 AM From Google translator
GUATEMALA (AP) - Costa Rican Oscar Diaz, leader of the national championship motocross of Guatemala, died Saturday in an ambush while returning after attending the sixth stop of the event, local media reported. Athletes traveling from the track where the championship takes place, which is located in the municipality of San Juan Alotenango, Sacatepéquez, located 54 kilometers from the Guatemalan capital. According to a police officer, Diaz moved with his compatriot Lewis Boniel and mechanical equipment, the Guatemalan Carlos Zuniga Bustamante, "when in the kilometer 30 were caught by the crews of other vehicles with assault rifles shot" , police said. Boniel and Zuniga were taken by paramedics to a hospital nearby. The Executive Committee of the National Federation of Motocross deplored and condemned the acts. Diaz said she had traveled from Miami to participate in the championship. Police have descriptions of those responsible but has not announced any progress in the research "It is proper to take alarm at the first experiment on our liberties. We hold this prudent jealousy to be the first duty of citizens and one of the noblest characteristics of the late Revolution....."
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kawa38
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9/20/2009 10:35 AM very sad news..
This hits pretty close to home as iv have had several friends go over there an race in the past few yr's.Not the best place to go from what i'v heard.. RIP Oscar. |
HuskyEd
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9/20/2009 10:43 AM Edited Date/Time:
9/20/2009 10:44 AM
very sad news..
Unfortunately, it seems anywhere below the U.S. border is a dangerous place to go.
RIP Oscar. |
motopink
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9/20/2009 10:58 AM Edited Date/Time:
9/20/2009 11:02 AM Thanks to all of you for all of the information that you had, and could give to us. What an awful thing to happen. RIP Oscar Diaz
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mx918
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9/20/2009 11:19 AM That is horrible.
RIP Oscar Diaz Michael Akaydin #918 |
MXDAD140
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9/20/2009 11:42 AM Edited Date/Time:
9/20/2009 11:42 AM Damn...hate to hear of this tragic news.That does it for me....my son won't be headed down that way for any more races.RIP Oscar.
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DanDunes818
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9/20/2009 11:43 AM Edited Date/Time:
9/20/2009 12:02 PM This is about as fucked up as it could possibly get. I'm just sitting here in "Are u fucking kidding me" mode. The shittier part is I guarantee nobody will pay for this crime, EVER!! I mean come on,How much purse money could the kid have from a Guatemala race. Maybe $1000 ,If even that much. This is sickening. RIP Oscar and all my prayers and my families prayers will be for his family. What the fuck has this world come to? Sorry about all the cussing but I can't help it when it comes to talking about this.
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mxwife
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9/20/2009 11:47 AM So very sorry to hear of this tragedy! They were such nice people and I just keep thinking of them at the regional qualifier in 07 at Bremen! They loved Kevin enjoyed racing with him. Oscar will be greatly missed! His family and friends and the others who were injured are in our thoughts and prayers! I hope that whoever did this is brought to justice soon!
MY HERO
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mxmom4123
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9/20/2009 12:21 PM This is horrible. I am so sorry to hear of this and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. We hear about these things happening, but when it happens to someone you know it is unbelievable. My husband used to work on a car race team and when they went to a race in another country, all the teams met at the border, travelled in large caravans and were surrounded by escorts as they traveled. I thought that was kinda silly, but I guesss not!
Rest in Peace Oscar Diaz, Cole's dad will look after you now. Barbara Boutwell Utter |
SlowJoe
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9/20/2009 1:01 PM I had the privilege of knowing Oscar and he was one of the happiest kids I had ever met and it's sad to see someone have there life taken like this
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nobhead
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9/20/2009 1:31 PM Since I have never received a purse of any kind
 , I have to ask. Are they ever paid in cash? By check I thought.
Sad news. |
flarider
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9/20/2009 1:35 PM No, it's usually cash, especially overseas races where promoters can be notorious sharks...you never take a check
My understanding is Oscar also got a large amount for show money, so it is not unreasonable to think he had a couple thousand dollars on him. and by the way, just so I'm clear, are we blaming Obama on this or not?
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LeoG
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9/20/2009 2:10 PM I don't know why they keep traveling to Guatemala or Mexico to race (even though I'm from Costa Rica, that kind of shit just doesn't happen here), Oscar was a great guy, raced with him on 80's here. It's so sad to hear this, but I guess it's God's will to have a great one by his side.
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DanDunes818
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9/20/2009 2:13 PM Edited Date/Time:
9/20/2009 2:14 PM
No, it's usually cash, especially overseas races where promoters can be notorious sharks...you never take a check
$2,000 ---Wow sure doesn't seem like enough to have to worry about a side of the road ambush by guys w/assault rifles.. This is soooooooooo fucked up on soooooooo many levels.
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flarider
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9/20/2009 2:14 PM Edited Date/Time:
9/20/2009 2:15 PM
$2,000 ---Wow sure doesn't seem like enough to have to worry about a side of the road ambush by guys w/assault rifles.. This is soooooooooo fucked up on soooooooo many levels. May not be a lot here, to you or I, but to people in small countries like that who have less, it's as much as a million
and by the way, just so I'm clear, are we blaming Obama on this or not?
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KnowItAll wrote: Did anyone hear about Oscar Diaz getting shot at a race in Costa Rica or Guatemala? Any details?