Chronic Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 John-Mark Arechiga, from whom I purchased my Scura ( and who made it the coolest looking Scura on the road). Know as "drknow" on this forum, was killed at Buttonwillow Speedway near Bakersfield, California. A good guy......a major bummer DECEDENT'S NAME: John Arechiga CITY OF RESIDENCE: San Diego AGE: 40 Years TYPE OF CASE: Solo Motorcycle Accident DATE OF INCIDENT: May 10, 2008 TIME: 1045 Hours LOCATION: Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow DATE OF DEATH: May 10, 2008 TIME: 1148 Hours PLACE OF DEATH: Kern Medical Center - ER INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Kern County Sheriff/Coroner Details: The decedent was a helmeted motorcycle racer who was practicing for a race. For an unknown reason the decedent lost control of his motorcycle and crashed. The decedent later expired as a result of his injuries. An autopsy is pending for cause of death. John was a popular WERA/WSMC racer in the Southern California. He was also the Bridgestone distributor. Accident occurred exiting the last "S" turns. _________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrkbeam Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'm saddened by this. Enjoyed his posts. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete roper Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Shit. He was one bloke I was really looking forward to meeting. My condolences to his friends and relatives. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRENTTODD Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 You never like to hear this kinda news. It really is a shame RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waspp Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Terrble news, RIP drknow! At the very least he was doing something that he loved to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 its a sad sad story and he will be missed, He was too young to to be sent off but yes the silver lining is he was doing what he loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocker59 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Rest in Peace, DrKnow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Minnaert Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Thats the second one this weekend, the other was a german guy from another forum I visit often. I have exchanged few mails with him, he was very passionate about what he was doing, don't now what to say more now. My condolences to his friends and relatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Very sad news. Helen and I send our condolences to his family. We will raise a toast to him at the V11 meeting in Ken Bridge next weekend, and spare him a few thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballabio Bertie Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Oh shit.Life can be so short.I hope he was enjoying himself when he went.Condolences to his family.R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 That's so sad. Hope he is in a better place...with his beloving bikes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan M Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 This is terrible. I enjoyed his posts. Condolences to family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Well crap. Just rotten news. Thoughts w/ his family; a tragically unexpected loss like this is much tougher to deal with than a protracted illness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I am very sorry to hear that. I only knew him from his posts here but he seemed to be a man who knew what he was about. Condolences to all his family & friends. KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagehenry Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Damn....Life IS short. Live it. As our friend died, DOING IT. God's speed, Dr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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