A day at the track with number 66 Kurt Caselli

I have never met this rider and I never will get the opportunity to. He was an awesome rider who lived everyday as if it was his last. He touched the lives of more people than I can count and he is riding in paradise today. Kurt passed away on November 15, 2013 during the Baja 1000 in Baja California, Mexico. I have been thinking of the words to say commemorate him and I keep deleting what I type because I didn't really know him that well. I have seen the documentaries and Moto movies, but I never sat down and had a conversation with him. So I decided to let you know what I would of said if I got the chance.

Kurt Caselli!
You are a huge inspiration to me. I live out my day with a smile on my face because seeing yours made me realize that by me smiling I can make other smile. I think you are a gnarly dude on and off the bike. You have serious talent and your work ethic is killer. I love it how even if you win every race, you still think there is work to be done and you go out and work harder. Off the bike you are such an awesome friend and your mom is so blessed to have you as a son. Your fiancee is also blessed to be able to spend everyday with you. I know she will live out her life with a constant smile. You ride at a fast pace on your bike, but I can sense that everything for you goes in slow motion. You don't miss anything, like you know every turn and were every rock is placed. I also love how you change the life of everyone you meet. You have no enemies and I think that is so rad! Anyone who has met you only has good things to say and I  think if I asked them to say one bad thing about you it would be that you snore and you burp to quietly. haha
Now that you are gone all I have to say is thank you blessing the people around you and thank you always having a smile on your face. Thank you for being an awesome friend, son, teammate, and fiancee. You said to do one thing everyday that scares you because life is to short for it to be boring. Ever since I heard you say that I have done my best to live a fearless life and do something that scares me. I have been doing things that scare me like competing a dance solo for the first time, riding my dirt bike, I am attending  college and I am writing this blog about something I am passionate about. I will probably never hear the story behind your riding number or who inspires you to ride, but I assure you, I will remember you as a person and a rider.

Kurt was a great man and has impacted so many lives. I feel like he is still here because of how everyone talks and sees him today.

Since the passing of Kurt, his family and friends have started the Kurt Caselli Foundation and they strive to protect and support the lives of off road riders. This foundation is really awesome so check it out at www.kurtcaselli.com

Many people are remembering Kurt at the Kurt Caselli Foundation Ride Day out at Glen Helen in California today.  This the second annual ride day in honor of Kurt. He will always be remembered and the American Legend will always live on.