Aaron Dreher (back row, right) with his son Avery (#224) and daughter Ella (#211) in the MotoAmerica Mini Cup paddock a few years ago. Also pictured (back row, left) is Bad Boys Racing team co-owner and Aaron’s lifelong friend John Ludwig. Photo courtesy of Avery Dreher’s Facebook page.

Our deepest condolences go out to MotoAmerica riders Avery and Ella Dreher, as well as to Avery’s and Ella’s two brothers, on the passing of their father Aaron yesterday. Aaron Dreher was 48 years old and co-owned Bad Boys Racing with John Ludwig. Avery and Ella are the team’s riders.

At Brainerd last month, Avery (left on podium) and Ella (right on podium) became the first brother and sister in AMA/MotoAmerica history to finish together on a podium. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Posting on her Facebook page, Ella Dreher wrote: “My dad, who was always there for me when I needed him and pushed me to be who I am today, passed away yesterday. We were driving to Roebling Road Raceway for an endurance race when he passed out while driving and Avery had to stop the truck. We gave him CPR while the ambulance showed up and brought him to the hospital when 30 minutes. Later they broke the news that they couldn’t get him back. I will always be thinking of you forever and I will always be strong for you and never give up when times are hard. I’m gonna make you proud and do everything I can to help our family out. I’m gonna win for you and be a champion. You are in a very special place in my heart and no one can take that away. I wasn’t ready for you to go but I know everything happens for a reason. I love you so much and will always be thinking of you.”

According to various reports, the cause of death was a heart attack.

Ride in peace, Aaron Dreher.

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