Two female motorsport stars were hospitalized after their car reportedly burst into flames ahead of an off-road race in Mexico.
Kylie Marie Walton and Janey Lee were going through their final preparations ahead of this week’s San Felipe 250 when a fuel cell ‘exploded’ and engulfed the vehicle in flames.
According to BJ Baldwin, an eight-time off-road racing champion, the fuel cell was positioned underneath Lee’s seat. After the explosion, Lee struggled to unclip her seatbelt due to being ‘on fire’. Thankfully, Walton was able to free herself and then her best friend.
‘She helped get her out of the car and saved Janey from being completely burned up,’ Baldwin said. ‘The car is absolutely toast – it’s in ashes and tubes.’
Walton reportedly suffered burns to her hands, while Lee’s legs and feet were damaged by the flames.
The two motorsport stars were initially treated near the scene before being flown by private jet to a burn unit in San Diego. ‘Both are currently stable and receiving medical care,’ officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Kylie Marie Walton (R) and Janey Lee (L) were hospitalized after their car burst into flames
They were preparing for this week’s San Felipe 250 when a fuel cell reportedly ‘exploded’
The two motorsport stars were flown to San Diego for treatment on their burns
‘Let’s hope for the best,’ Baldwin said in a video on Instagram.
The San Felipe 250 is a 250-mile race held on the peninsula of Baja California. It serves as the curtain raiser for the 2026 SCORE World Desert Championship.
Lee and Walton are better known for being part of the Monster Energy Girls, a squad of women who are often seen posing alongside athletes at motorsport and MMA events.
But in recent years they have moved behind the wheel themselves. Last September they made their debut in a SCORE event.
The Daily Mail contacted SCORE International for more information on the incident.
In a statement on Wednesday, the sanctioning body said: ‘This morning, SCORE International officials became aware of an accident involving two competitors with their pre-run vehicle in San Felipe.
‘Both are currently stable and receiving medical care. Thanks to the rapid response of those nearby, they received initial treatment locally before being transported to the United States for further emergency care.
‘This sport is built on a tight community, and moments like this are felt across all of it. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, their families, and their teams.’
