Background
He was born in Divino, Minas Gerais, Brazil and died in Orizânia.
He was born in Divino, Minas Gerais, Brazil and died in Orizânia.
He was appointed as one of the major talents of the new generation of the sport in Brazil. Zanoni began riding motorcycles at the age of 8. Zanoni died during a motocross race in Minas Gerais, Orizânia about 300 km from Belo Horizonte.
Zanoni was taken to the hospital in the nearby town of Divino, Minas Gerais, but died from his injuries.
With participation in the Motocross World Championship this year, Zanoni was recovering after breaking his forearm during the Grand Prix of Latvia.