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GODSPEED KURT
USMC 500:
--- Quote from: TJXK on November 15, 2013, 08:56:53 PM ---Would it be possible to stage a race similar to that in the States so it could be a little more closely monitored? It's pretty messed up this happened due to shenanigans.
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Let me clear the rumor.......I have very, very "inside" information and I am telling you all that Kurt passed away, but it had nothing to do with a booby trap or any other man made infuence. I am not able to give specific details but I do swear to this very fact. Kurt passed away while racing (pulling a lead on the Honda boys) and the cause of his death had nothing to do with a booby trap.
everyone please be safe out there and continue to enjoy riding. Even though Kurt was paid to ride he always used to tell me that everyday he wakes up all he wants to do is go for a ride...... :-)
motopunk:
--- Quote from: USMC 500 on November 16, 2013, 07:40:07 AM ---
--- Quote from: TJXK on November 15, 2013, 08:56:53 PM ---Would it be possible to stage a race similar to that in the States so it could be a little more closely monitored? It's pretty messed up this happened due to shenanigans.
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Let me clear the rumor.......I have very, very "inside" information and I am telling you all that Kurt passed away, but it had nothing to do with a booby trap or any other man made infuence. I am not able to give specific details but I do swear to this very fact. Kurt passed away while racing (pulling a lead on the Honda boys) and the cause of his death had nothing to do with a booby trap.
everyone please be safe out there and continue to enjoy riding. Even though Kurt was paid to ride he always used to tell me that everyday he wakes up all he wants to do is go for a ride...... :-)
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booby trap or no booby trap... the fact is that any rider, that dies at a race, is one to much... safety first, but fails are possible and could happen to anyone...
its very sad, that this bad accident is happen. someone would like to try to turn back the wheel of time, but unfortunately no one could do it... :cry:
kurt caselli starts now at the neverending race in the sky..
and we all will keep this great rider in our hearts.
rest in peace kurt...
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TJXK:
--- Quote from: USMC 500 on November 16, 2013, 07:40:07 AM --- the cause of his death had nothing to do with a booby trap.
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It's horrible he died, but I'm glad this wasn't the reason why.
KevinTwoStk:
I was never able to meet him, but I did get to see him ride at the 29 Palms Big 6 GP this year. Smooth...fast...and yes, as others have said, he made it look easy.
This is a terrible loss. Godspeed, Kurt. You are missed by those who knew you, as well as those who knew of you.
USMC 500:
There are talks within SCORE happening right now......Roger Norman owner of SCORE is considering taking the motorcycles out of competition for safety reasons. Many people have their opinion of this. Every opinion is valid. There are those who say that racing motorcycles down there is too risky and should not be allowed.......There are those who say that the reason they race the Baja is for the challenge of racing such a legendary event against all the different factors and risks involved. And you have all the different opinions in between these two extremes. Racing is dangerous and this is something that all racers have accepted.
2 years ago I was having a conversation with Kurt and he was telling me how he couldn't wait to go racing in Baja. He was in love with the challenge of going down there and being amongst some of the greatest racers in history to race Baja. He was aware of all the factors with racing Baja and accepted the risks. Kurt has accomplishments in every discipline of dirt bike racing......from Motocross to Endurocross, from ISDE to Grand Prix's, and from Rally racing to Baja.....there was nothing left for him to dominate. He had no "unfinished" business and went doing what he loved to do everyday. Kurt was racing in Baja because he wanted it......not because he was a racer and KTM made it his job.
His family and friends are doing well considering the situation.........I've spoken with many people and they are starting to make peace with the situation. I'd like you all to keep certain people in your prayers
Nancy, his mom
Sarah, his fiancé
Anthony, his friend and mechanic
and especially his teammate Ivan Ramirez............Ivan is a good friend of mine and the one who found Kurt on the race course.....Ivan is going through some rough times right now.
I thank you all and again, be safe out there when enjoying this sport we love so much.
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